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@@LilMissDiva Irene i know you do "buttttt" i haven't had anything "behind" me in over a year!!! (took an extra silly pill this morning ) kathy

@@Nevermind i can see in your face that you "know what to do" you are very early in the game - get back on the horse and ride slowly try not to slip!! I believe in "won't power" I won't eat that cupcake!!!!! be strong your new healthier, happier, longer life is in front of you don't make me come over there and beat you with a stick!! good luck kathy

@@Chelly i think what you said is the main issue when someone "brags" on here that they are successful with losing weight, but they break this rule or that, and eat something in excess, or graze, maybe not following one rule or another.............. bad for regular sleevers to hear, but. when.............. NEWBIES hear this/and possibly listen to such words as "its ok for you to.." thats when the trouble/problems begins basically does bother me when i hear from others they are not fully, properly taking advantage of their WLS by breaking the important rules that we must/need to follow for the rest of our lives to remain successful kathy

@@seattleslew love love love that phrase steri strips gone!!!! feeling great!!!! 30 lbs down you are starting your healthier, happier, longer life keep up the good job (i know you will) kathy congrats

@@BigFrank wow you look cool, nice and shiny in my favorite color of red!!!! oh no, wait a minute, thats the car!!!! you have worked so hard continue to enjoy your healthier, happier, longer life keep up the good work with maintennance for the rest of this year, and next year, and....... kathy congrats

brain has me feeling like I just tried to commit suicide. @@KeeWee hmmmmm, go with that feeling sounds like you have a great brain!!!! here is a phrase that some people are/might be sick of - but i always think is worth repeating "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should" at 6 days wanting/curious about success of a chicken nugget??? what do they say about curiosity......... i have heard from a few OP saying they ate "such or such" you just had MAJOR surgery, and your poor new little tummy is trying to heal at this early point you shouldn't be eating any real food (unless crazy doc/NUT said otherwise) some/many people here at some point or another want to test what/how much their tummy can handle get over it you/some might be successful at getting that piece of food down, but you shouldn't kindof like playing Russian Roulette hope your recovery is going well best wishes good luck kathy

@ don't look at me bud!!!! you can tell your DH "god grant me patience just hurry up about it " are you still alittle sore/tired??? that "could" cause your lack of interest i think it "should" return, i wouldn't worry if no change soon, a phone call to your doc might make you feel better not to mention getting a few good comments from doc good luck oh, with regular recup too kathy

@@LilMissDiva Irene just checking in December 14th b'day??? you "visited" 3 months ago with your "announcement" ........... not looking any older.......... just keep on getting better!!!! keep up the good job (i know you will!!!) kathy

@@bgood597 good for you on being brave and requesting help you PROBABLY meant to make a new thread - you should do that so others will respond people here love to support /help others don't know whats going on, but for now, why not go back to basics with Protein shakes make sure you follow the important Water rules don't drink for about 30 minutes before you eat never drink with your meals don't drink after you eat for 45-60 minutes drink 64 oz water a day chew slowly, small bites eat protein first to fill you up - protein most important - carbs not so good small quantities, moderation don't know what stage you are in?? jump back on that horse - i know you can send me a PM anytime take care good luck kathy

@@nerms said - "I wouldn't be here if I could do it alone haha :(" after reading all 36 posts above - i think the first/above response says what we all are saying/thinking, wrapped up in a bow this is a simple straight forward response that we all believe i never thought about WLS in the past i frequently saw a specific commercial with a happy overweight (conflict in terms) couple talking about getting WLS i always kindof laughed as if "yeah right, surgery" one day i was at my docs and cautiously/carefully said "what do you think about me having WLS??? he turned around and said he thought that was a great idea my life changed/started that minute 2.5 years PO i have and will continue to work hard but successfully with my wonderful best friend the sleeve its my companion that i talk to when i'm so happy with life (which is usually)about my new eating habits and life in general its always around to "remind" me sometimes to "watch it" and not to eat something or too much of something it usually catches me early enough that no prob has happened once or twice it "allows" me to continue with what i am doing wrong i am reminded what will happen, if i don't follow the rules i learn my lesson - struggle on - and learn from it but despite popular belief - i am NOT PERFECT like some/many others on the board i have my "moments" i wasn't on a special floor at the hospital when i had surgery room mate and i were talking about our surgeries i told her i had WLS - she looked at me and said in a nice tone "you must have felt very desperate" that sums up my decades of losing and gaining weight kathy

@@Ginger Snaps@@soocalchic thanx for the explanation ladies i forgot to take my smart pill today i agree that personal use of cells in an office shouldn't be allowed i do think receptionists give nurses messages regarding problems/.meds i don't think they are texting stuff et al nurses, from my experience, are always working hard, and can't always respond quickly but as @@soocalchic said "if your douchebag doctor doesn't answer the phone there isn't anything she can" @@Sha0717 but your comment is still acknowledged, and "rant" is totally understood, still friends?? "covering" my small/non existent assssss from all angles kathy

@@jdillon what a sweetie are you for those nice words but, it was 1:49 am when you wrote, and you woke me up!!! wishing you and everyone within ears shot the best too kathy

@@CubsWinCubsWin glad we are seeing "less and less" of you , but we miss you i hear you when you say the "deed is done" but we're still the great people you met before know/glad you are busy enjoying life (who deserves it more!!!) but don't forget us!!!! you got a lot of great advice pre WLS - now its your turn to offer/share with newbies et al (if you like) hearing another person like your "words of wisdom" would be nice dealing with cravings sometimes?? yeah, most of us do, and it IS hard pizza is a little joke on the board post op some./many/most share their comments about wanting to eat a slice (or a whole pizza again!!!!) as@@indecision @@indecision said "You will soon be ale to have a partial slice of pizza" thats great with your walking/running venture looks like you are doing terrific!!!! would love to hear more from you but don't make me/us wait a whole month!!!! keep up the great work 59 lbs in two months!!!! you are aces!!! kathy congrats

@@Sha0717 i understand what you are saying some/many people have a picture deliberately taken just before surgery i did - and believe me it took a lot of courage to post the pic in my profile but...........if OP didn't take a before picture, i know its hard to find a full length pic of ourselves in my "history" of 60 years, i always ran away from the camera only in posed family pics i "had" to be visible (wasn't hard to miss me ) now, at goal, i will fight through a mass of people and hog the camera LOL kathy

@@Sha0717 ?????????????? sorry bud not sure what you are saying about nurses and meds and breaching?? thanx for explanation kathy

@@mommyjamie a shake does have the Protein powder but its considered a liquid i mixed it with skim milk - others might have used Water be sure to count the oz of your Protein Shake into your amount of liquid you have for the day good luck kathy

@@bagonian74 great pics and wonderful job you've been doing continue to lose weight as long as YOU want to you and your body will tell you when you should/must stop the # thing is a "mental" issue we/me/many have an issue with a # they want to reach TRY not to obsess over that #, but i do understand keep up the good job (i know you will) good luck kathy congrats

@@onegordita2 you had some cake and other stuff you shouldn't have had???? knock it off!!! don't screw up now don't sabatoge yourself now!!!! please don't seriously bud - you have done amazing i can see the determination in your pretty eyes you want to get to goal but more importantly you want/need to get to the healthiest point you can reach but i know you can do it, really you can your accomplishment - - proves that you know what to do, and you will/can continue to be successful losing 101 lbs so far holy moly no easy job, but you did it!!!! you are now a proud member of the century club need/want support??? that is what we are alllll here for !!!!! that is why/how we get the big bucks too!!!! now, get back on that horse and ride 'em cowboy!!!! good luck kathy

@@menjaz good answer/comments from@@NMJG (what a smart cookie ) oh no did someone say cookie my doc said if i have no prob/side effects from coffee - go for it, so i do the "hotness" keeps my tummy more full and happy you should/need to drink more Water when you have coffee 57 lb weight loss!!!! OMG you are doing great keep up the good job raising a cup of coffee to your health no sugar needed - you are already sweet enough kathy congrat

@@snowkitten i periodically miss not eating stuff during the day (all day !!!) in other words i used to frequently eat throughout the day (grazing) i "usually" am successfu not eating extra though out the day butttttt there are times that i do/must give in kathy

@@shmily good info, but............just bought 2 boxes of white chocolate raspberry i think those are the best yum yum try not to eat them tooooo often they are addicting!!! not sure if i bought 2 more boxes if they might go stale???? kathy

@@mommyjamie what a good choice great weight loss keep up the good work (i know you will ) kathy congrats

@@Recycled great helpful list wish i had it a couple of years ago great weight loss keep up the good work before you know it, you and motorcycle will be riding off into the sunset kathy congrats

@@jacque967 LOL when i reached goal a couple of years ago at the ripe old age of 58 i got my first tattoo!!! on top of my right wrist, small italics, i have the first letter of each of my grandkids names under each letter i have a cute little red heart M organ A ndrew E than (13,10,6) * * * * stands for heart symbol get soooo many compliments promised hubby i wouldn't get another tattoo for the next 58 years kathy

@@mommyjamie drinking at your early stage is more important than protein if you/anyone doesn't get enough liquids - you might/probably will get dehydrated some/many have had to go to the ER and get fluids through an IV (no fun) as others have said - yes your protein shakes count as liquids drink up - protein will happen as time passes (when your doc gives the ok) you can say goodbye to shakes and you will get your protein in from food different stages you can/will add soft/solids ie cheese, meat et al good luck kathy