ProudGrammy

hi

@fernandfj

this is being wrintten 6 weeks from your earlier post

you have done so great with your weight loss

looking terrific

being a grandparent is one of the greatest things

i love my 3 grandchildren to pieces

i have a small tattoo on my right wrist that has first letter of each grandkid

M organ A ndrew E than

a small red heart is placed under each letter!!

i did this almost 3 years ago at the young age of 60!!

keep up your great job - i know you will

enjoy loving that adorable grandchild (and more to follow)

only young once

continued health and happiness to you and family

kathy

BlueBongo

ahhhh, happiness is all that it is cracked up to be

you sound so happy.

stepping up to the plate

hitting a home run!!

blossoming your friendship into a more personal relationship
you both work for the same airline

went to chicago together

sounds like things are going up up and away!!

DOS

12/15/11

235 lbs

5'3

58 years OLD

present

138

up 8 lbs from goal (working on that)

62 years YOUNG

take care

kathy

almost 2 years!!!! goal - you continue to do great - not to mention consistently logging on MFP 745 days!!! (i gotta get back to MFP) congrats on all your success - with only more good to come in your healthier, happier, longer life!!! WTG

baby spoon for yogurt, cottage cheese et al - solids - can't deal w/baby fork

glad you had that 'talk with yourself"-its hard at first - you are on the right track- get those necessary fluids, protein et al in - - be eating more "normal" soon -

WLS was/is worth it - one year PO - 101 lbs gone forever - GOAL

life IS good - good luck - look forward to a wonderful healthier, happier new year!!!

jennie

good for you, get rid of clothes that are too big, putting clothes away that are presently too tight, starting a blog, Utube!!!! I love the "writing yourself a note pe-op" you are definitely mentally prepared for this WLS

probably already know this, but - take measurements and pictures through your journey - you'll be amazed at how things change

if you do as well on your food prep, dealing with your food, drinking etc etc etc. - girlfriend you will do great!!!! So happy for you

FYI - i meant to do all the above one year ago, didn't follow through - sob sob

DOS 12/15/11

235 lbs

11/30/12

136 lbs

i have all the good intentions to start a private blog - called"one year after WLS"

blog will consist of food and regular stuff normal life - wish me luck

as far as your concerned - - great start and future toward health, and happiness with WLS!!!!

your DOS 12/11/12 - right around the corner - good luck, speedy recovery

congrats on your successes, you have been in onederland for awhile-you have lost almost 55 lbs - concentrate on that!!!

when is the last time you were under 200 lbs??? we all lose at our own pace - this is not a race - you have your whole life ahead of you - slow and steady.....

remember, its AGAINST the LAW to compare your weight loss, time it is taking you to lose weight, don't ever ever compare to others

you've made a couple of oooops, oh well - every day is new-you can do this-stay on program, drink all your water always-- be strong

(how's this for tough love)!!!!

your enthusiasm, excitement towards WLS is wonderful - being all prepared, mentally and physically - all your liquids in order!!!!! kudos for your preparation & drive - congrats/good luck - happy turkey day

Josh

congrats on your continueing road through success with your weight loss journey -keep up the great job. you keep that lion roaring!!! on to the 2nd year w/sleeve- life is good

so nice to see and hear you so happy. skinnysex? yeah, never a bad thing!!! your attitude, you sound so very happy!!! can't want more than that!!keep up your great weight loss - stay happy and keep smiling

congratulations - now you have joined the century club - protein drink daily works for you, good, keep it up. kudos - keep doin' what your doin' - bye for now

hi there

i think you are doing great

your NUT did put pressure on you, telling you could lose 58 lbs by the end of the year, go at your own pace, and don't feel pressured - do how you are doing - which is terrific

i can eat bread, i also love sandwiches, - had one slice once - just didn't feel it was worth it - so i don't have bread anymore

you've been around the block enough to know we all have our stalls - we gotta ride them out

its hard to see a before and after picture - and really see a difference with yourself - but trust me i see the difference and you look great

in my case - i just watched as the numbers on the scale were going down - i never took my measurements, boo hoo - one day i looked in the full mirror after my shower - i stared and said "wheres my stomach?"

as far as being able to eat anything - as long as your doing your protein, measuring your calories and carbs - you know when to stop eating - you can't ask for me

your pictures are great

take care

newbie - hi there

don't usually read/post on blogs - but i saw yours - here i am

don't worry - fluids rarely make people full

once you start solids - you will feel your new tummy getting full like its supposed to

good luck with your new sleeve - you'll love it

8 months 87 lbs down - sleeve was the best decision i ever made

don't get discouraged - good things in front of you - patience

kathy

hi SpecialK1960

i met with a group of "heavier" people saying they gained weight after the birth of their children.

i said me too. "oh how old is your daughter" i said 36 lol

thats my only attempted jokethat i tell sometimes. maybe you have to be there. oh well

not usually read blog - but when i saw you and your blog, i quickly raced over to say hi

kathy

hi Melissa

congratulations on your pending sleeve - we're all excited before being sleeved.

I was one of those horrible people that did go on a food "funeral" eating way too much - like i was never going to eat them again. its not true that you can't have whatever you want later after surgery, just in small portions.

i'm 6 months post op - never never eaten a sweet, cuz that is my BIG downfall. i don't want to eat a "little" bit, thats like teasing myself.

My advice pre-op concerning the food, you can eat a little more before your WLS, but don't overdue. i regret pigging out too much. whats done is done.

6 months post up im down 75 lbs - 20 left - so i've done pretty well.

some people do lose some hair. i was one the lucky ones - that didn't have any problems with hair loss.

the subject has been spoken of the board - so write a question.

my other regret is that i never did i BLOG. you've obviously got that covered -good for you

best wishes

good luck

kathy

hi there - what a nice post. it is so exciting to be were you are - all set for surgery. glad you chose not to fear the unknown I've gone through many orthopedic surgeries - so i wasn't scared of another sugery. you will do great. my thoughts are with you.

i do wish you luck today, tomorrow and always. - your new life is starting into sleeveland. It sounds like the real you has always been a wonderful person, that will continue, you'll just be healthier, happier and as a bonus, a little thinner too. good luck

kathy

the idea of doing a DVD is good.

I have a lifetime membership to a gym - and i don't go often. So you are not alone in that

i can totally understand about you being so busy - and then going to see your mom. you must be exhausted. Try and go on a sunday

don't be hard on yourself

congrats on going to a support group, things will happen in there own time

good luck

kathy

at one point a couple of months ago, i realized i had a "small pouch" I said thats ok - its not too bad at all. well now i'm at 6 months - 75 lbs. down - my pouch is getting alittle bigger. Well i've got a a bit to drop my last 20 lbs. - afraid it will be bigger by then. Oh well, if this is the price of getting healthier - its ok by me.

Lyra

hi there. i periodically "lurk" through the blogs. Your title about shopping intrigued me. Glad i read it.

I'm down from 235 to 160 - thats totally amazing for me. I want to lose another 20 lbs. to be at my "proper" weight for my 5'3 height.

I also don't know what clothes size, pants, blouses etc. that i should wear. Just too "shy" to look around the stores, not knowing where to shop.

Hey, I live in Syracuse, NY - want to go shopping w/me next weekend . My clothes are so big on me now, need new ones, no nerve yet, but i'll get there.

take care

kathy

hi autumn

its so ridiculous, i've heard it said before by ins. companies. Basically you have to be "sicker" to be covered by ins.

should have diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure - woopie now that you have all those problems you can be approved. Or of course you could gain weight too.

I was approved by ins - how lucky was i having all those medical problems

whose sicker, us or the insurance company

kathy

right after my WLS - my NUT told me to get as much protein in as possible w/shakes. My NUT then told me that its very difficult to get in so much protein at such an early stage. i was even told not to dwell on the protein, but drink, drink as much as you can, ie H20. most important to stay hydrated. the protein will come in time, soon, but concentrate right now on drinking many fluids. also popsicle are great, counting as a liquid. keep up the good work - everything will come together, and your wonderful journey will continue

kathy

Rods Wife

OMG - give yourself a break - at 4 days many, many people are still recuperating. walking very slowly, sipping water - this is what many newbies do. For you to walk around the block - thats probably ok, but don't overdue it. No marathons, you are recovering from MAJOR surgery. Give yourelf sometime - and you will be there with the other losers, but you'll be a winner.

ksthy

thats so great, i've just started 12/15/11 - i know you've been around the block for awhile. I'm afraid that i can't handle to cheat a bit cuz i'm afraid i'd refer back to my "bad" eating. Who knows maybe one day i'll have a few bites of something here and there i probably shouldn't have.

but as far as you are concerned - you've done great, and now another 10 lbs.

cudos

kathy

Sounds like your doing great. I have been on glucafage (msp) these past 6 years, it was beginning to interfere with my kidneys. So i started insulin about 2 months ago ( I saw my GP today, and he said all is looking good, will have some bloodwork end of january, and prob will be off medicine (also high blood pressure and high cholterol (big time msp) I'm so excited about this.

Sounds like you have a great DH,asking all those questions and stuff ) my WLS was 12/15/11- so i'm right behind you ) Take care and see you on the posts.

hope it was ok - to peak at your blog. thanx kathy