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@@fatblasting i also was told to squish/cut m\y meds for 6 weeks - then i was fine i was always eating fine post op a couple of months but.............for no good reason about 6 occassion i felt i had something "stuck" in my throat!! nothing was stuck, it just felt that way - totally terrible didn't do or take anything special feeling just passed but this tooo shall past keep up the good work that i'm sure you are doing good luck kathy

@@Shiner86 As "they" say, kids say the darndest things sticks and stones right, .......but names DO hurt me!! like you said, they don't mean any harm, they don't know there the meaning behind those words mannnnny years ago my approx 4 year old niece said to me "Aunt Kathy" why do you always wear the same blouse??" (it was a cartoon fiigure on a blouse) the reason was it was the best one that fit over me that looked "ok" but i didn't know how to respond - and it made me feel bad/sad so i/us know where you are coming from same time next year, what a difference in your new healthier, happier longer life kathy congrats

@@Slimk these are some of the health issues we all want to disappear/improve!! so happy for you keep up the great job (i know you will good luck kathy congrats

@@bitter42 your situation sucks - thats the only/best way to put it if the office close to you?? i would march myself over and talk to the "dude or dudette" don't be mean or angry - (in other words don't punch her ) sometimes it is better to see each other person to person not phone to phone!!! otherwise you/we all look the same - a thin 8 1/2 sheet of paper hope this gets figured out sooner than later!!!! good luck kathy

@@playlikeworldchamps woo hoo!!!!~ what a great before and after pic you look marrrrvelous your hard work has paid off G O A L is the best 4 letter word that we all strive/and reach keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@*Lexie* welcome to the neighborhood always room for one more you are GREAT for prepping yourself for surgery not drinking with meals is VERY hard for some/many/me to learn how to do, and then master!! good for you on starting to deal with that now!!!! after you eat, you know you aren't supposed to drink again for one week!!!! gotcha!!~! i meant one hour!! Many/most "rules" that sleevers et al are just basic things that "normal" people should also do moderate/smalll portions eat slowly eat dense Protein first (ie chicken) this will make you full quicker monitor your carbs keep track of what foods you are eating chew thoroughly put utensil down between bites eat from a small plate 64 oz Water per day (more rules too, these are just a few examples) these are normal things -some/many/most people should/but don't do i know i sure didn't follow those rules pre-op hope surgery is sooner than later I give you an A- right now always room for improvement you'll be at A+ before you know it!!! good luck kathy

@@wigenie40 wellllll its about time you showed your pretty new self again of course i now understand why we are seeing less and less of you i can see your determination that you will be successful and eventually lose more weight to your goal "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It" 55 lbs gone!!! party dance, party dance!!!! hope to see you around the neighborhood more continued good luck kathy congrats

@@patrice1 thats wonderful!!!! great beginning towards a healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more!! keep up the good work best of luck kathy congrats

@@newbegin i always knew you could do it!!!! you are now in onederland great place to visit - and then move in forever!!! no address change allowed!!! losing hair is better then gaining weight you have a great attitude keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more 92 lbs down and counting kathy congrats

@@ssbills some/many NEWBIES "might" think they are gonna lose a million lbs/or so in a week!!! not gonna happen some/many times people have to convince a newbie, that a smaller weight loss is ok right after surgery in your case - 13 lbs is a wonderful loss would i lie to you?? but then again ANY weight loss is a good start but as others have said........... 13 lbs is great!!!! next week you "might" not lose that much don't be upset!!!! you/we./me didn't gain the weight overnight its not gonna come off overnight either but it WILL come off "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It!!" have a great week keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@nesa83 holy moly girlfriend!!! you are doing sooooo great you are not even in a stall ( which many/most of us have experienced) you've lost a lb a week this past month - thats fine!!!! gaining, fluctuating is also common (not great but it happens nothing the matter with whats going on i don't know what your starting weight or goal weight is??? no profile/ticker?? HINT, HINT when you start at a heavier weight, you usually lose a lot more at the beginning slow down a bit after, then hopefully start to lose a little more in the weeks ahead 93 lbs is alot!!!!but thats great glad you are staying focussed!!! keep up the great job good luck kathy congrats

@@Alex Brecher @@thesuse2000 @@millergirl314 @@Ginger Snaps @@Terry Poperszky very funny "skit" all comments made above i guess are true but.........i'm sad i never ordered anything from the good doc i never order from the tube or even some silly magazines but...............i DO love Dr. Oz makes me sad the "true" things that i guess are being said boo hoo doc kathy

@@Momma J wonderful success and pics huge weight loss in 9 months hmmmm, in 9 months women usually gain some/lots of weight (not 119 lbs though ) keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@Geoff welcome, welcome newbie looking at charts to give you a good guestimate is great remembering the weight you used to be when you felt and looked good is also a helpful baseline but........some charts might say ie to weigh ie 200 lbs as you are reaching that weight you might realize that is still too much, and you want/need to lose more or, it could be the opposite you are reaching the goal weight "they" say, and you realize you should stop because losing more would be too much always listen to your body IT knows what it wants/and frequently/eventually will tell you good luck kathy

What is Onederland @@MistyAnnMoon829 onederland IS the day you FINALLY reach the weight in the 100's ie 199.8 day most of us anxiously wait for good luck kathy

@@mhan645 ahhhhhh......... this is the momentous day we allllll wait for you are at the "start" line 1, 2, 3, GOOOO you will get to the finish line when you hit goal but then you will continue on the lllllllong road through maintennance for the rest of your life this is a new life style you are beginning/starting you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life can tell by the determination in your pretty eyes that you will a success enjoy the ride good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@Sassypants92201 "sounds" like things are moving along for the better glad rash is gone!!! sorry about the itching hope that starts to improve also you are obviously a "smart cookie" changing your Protein shake to muscle milk - non dairy take care good luck kathy

@@Healthier2day1227 the change in how we feel and look after you/me/we look after dropping many lbs amazing!!! per your great pics - i'm only sorry that your cutie of a hubby is now kissing "less and less" of you but, i'm sure he's enjoying it more kathy congrats

@@MarissaSalvador congrats on having surgery last week sounds like you are improving on your water situation?? 70 gr of Protein is great BUT - at this early stage in your game water is more important than protein if you don't drink enough you may/might have problems popsicles are considered a "little" Fluid - but not much but i loved theml too!!! great for warmer temperatures now!!! they keep your lips wet/moist, making you feel great drinking isopure, any/all Protein drinks are great and do count as your liquids some/many people drink chrystal light to help their water situation others try to drink water at room temperature if they are having problems again, concentrate on the liquids first protein will come in its own time (but you are trying Protein shakes so thats killing two birds with one stone ) read the boards - older questions that might answer your questions you'll get a lot of good info here ask your questions too but we are always here for you remember, we are all smart but you should always listen to your doc/NUT before us!!!! good luck kathy

@@MarissaSalvador some/many newbies are afraid they are not losing enough weight immediately after surgery some people like you, might be afraid they are losing too much weight there is no correct/normal answer we are all different and losing different amount of weights in different time periods never, never, ever compare yourself to others people have been shot for less!! you are not losing too much or too fast you are doing fine REALLY keep up the good work kathy

@@james.key eggggads I "might" have heard this once before your doc should know best talk to him some more but in my case i would be scared the "stretching" of the sleeve might end up too big of a sleeve?? this might/would allow you to eat more food without any problem "maybe" get another opinion 50 lbs down!!! congrats good luck kathy

@@MichelleTN i remember reading the sad story about this girl glad things are working out so well insurance finally covered procedure thousands of money contributed to her situation can't get much better than that!!!! kathy

hi back at ya welcome to our humble, but wonderful group post op 2.5 weeks!!!! I am 2.5 years, catch me if you can since you didn't say otherwise, you are doing pretty well PO?? recovery is going smoothly?? remember to drink, drink and drink some more!!!! very important you are in for the ride of your life towards a healthier, happier, longer life ask all your questions here - read other peoples posts too you'll be as smart as i am before you know it 42 lbs down pre-op and post op!!! keep up the great job!!! good luck kathy

@@getnhealthyintx good for you being in the 100's is wonderful for many sleevers party dance, party dance Celebrate i'm buying Water of course!! now............do you have any meds i can take for the pain if my neck after reading your scale sideways?? keep up the good job kathy

@@Sassypants92201 hi - you went to urgent care on thursday today is sunday how are you feeling??? did they give you antibiotic or something? inquiring minds want to know!! hope things are better good luck kathy