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@@mommyjamie you are finally official in sleeveland - woo hoo I ONLY buy FAGE plain yogurt i think it has the most amount of Protein in a yogurt 20 gr mix in fresh blueberries then i put a bit of granola on top yum, yum good luck kathy

@@Julie904 some, many, most people are nervous prior to surgery scared, excited, worried, many different emotions all very normal that being said - be sure you are mentally ready for surgery sure there are things that can/might happen things, pain et al usually/should improve daily but complications can happen with any surgery some normal side effects like gas, tiredness, weakness, vomittings can/might happen but these issues do pass again, being scared et al is perfectly normal reading about complications is always good its true leaks CAN happen all/any complications that MIGHT happen but......reading problems people have had, don't let those scare you away "usually" there aren't problems with the sleeve 99.999% of people have no issues with surgery (that # might not be exact) missing a couple of initial appts to get the sleeve procedure started / continued...... be sure surgery is right for you if you want to try and continue with surgery don't miss your next appointment talk with your doc about your concerns he will/should be thorough with answers to all your questions write a list of questions before you go see doc maybe take a friend for support the posts that tell about their problems stick out in your brain when you read them its not that often that people only write how things went smoothly - no problems there are posts/threads that are for people that do say how wonderfully things have gone you reallllly want to do this - but you must/should try and be more prepared mentally IMO you will have a lot of rules to follow after you are sleeved you should/must go in with the attitude that you WILL be successful good luck with your decision if right now is the proper time - go for it if you still aren't ready/positive about surgery, thats ok - take your time good luck kathy

@@yolicious1 how have things been going?? you are a 12 day VET!!!! glad things have been going so well the first couple of weeks can be very trying happy you are still around to talk about life after surgery always listen to YOUR doc and NUT following their rules only other people might/will mention things they were told by their NUT or doc people on the board - will give great advice, comments but after all is said and done listen to YOUR medical advice from your team continue to enjoy your new best friend - the sleeve you are starting a wonderful trip through sleeveland keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@ualaw08 woo hoo glad things have gone so smoothly for you postop you must be feeling so much healthier and happier ahhhhh onederland great place to live keep up the good work (I know you will ) kathy congrats

@@nessa87 first off i see you just joined our little group' welcome no profile or ticker??? (hint, hint) 2.5 years PO - i know you did terrific just gotta get back to it easier said than done, but you CAN do this for YOU may i ask you weight day of surgery - and at goal??? and now??? inquiring/nosey!!!! minds what to know if you go back to basics - total liquids only - you probably lose a good amount during the next month but thats just a start gotta get ready to jump back on that wagon do you need reminder/rules for the sleeve 101??? tthats ok if you do don't drink for 30 minutes before you eat never drink with meals dont drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat always drink at least 64 oz of Water a day eat Protein first (that will make you feel fuller) watch the carbs eat on a small plate - moderation is key use small utensils when eating thoroughly chew to pieces eat slowlllllllly put your fork down after each bite can you see a NUT??? whatever you lose in the next month - i can see you will be a beautiful bride enjoy your new healthier, happier, longer life with your loved one kathy good luck

@@Jen35 you wrapped everything up in a pretty bow with the above sentence alllll people, newbies et al need to realize/remember that losing the weight is "easy" ok, not really, but some/many/most of us have lost huge amounts of weight in the past then they/me might regain+ we are all having WLS to help/assist us lose weight its hard to keep the weight off " we work with the sleeve, then the sleeve with/for us some/me have periodical struggles remaining at goal but this too will pass - back on that horse again @@Jen35 look at you girlfriend you have done amazing happy dance, happy dance love that smile on you you are feeling healthy, happy et al i also know YOU CAN DO this!!!!! good luck with maintennance kathy congrats

@@britt1511 welcome newbie always nice to have a nice smiley face to add to the group its one of the many "rules" that ALL moms are scared/nervous for their kids you and i should know that!!!! the lapband does have many complications their is a separate thread regarding lapband to sleeve in other words people that had the lapband chose to have another operation (the sleeve) to fix the problem that the lapband gave them (any banders here, just voiceing things i have heard) i guess the lapband can/does work for many, but many others do have problems (erosion, slippage ie) my doc told me that lapbands aren't done that often anymore (he didn't/wouldn't do them) so he suggested the sleeve - which i 2+ years ago had i lost 105 lbs at a years time - and have been at GOAL this past year one satisfied customer here!!!!! there is a pregnancy thread also that you could check out i know that many people have gotten pregnant post op some/many people with their weight loss, helped them conceive take your mom to a seminar - have her write a list of questions for the speaker or take her to your docs office and discuss pro's and cons lapband vs sleeve or any other WLS ANY surgery has risks, possible complications................ there is an area on the board where people have written about their complications its good to read them to become totally informed these situations are NOT the norm - don't let them scare you off!!! but the success rate I "believe" is 99.99999% coming here to the board is great read, read, read you must./should be mentally ready for surgery the sleeve will assist/help you lose the weight "you work with the sleeve, and the sleeve will work with you" but its no magic pill you must continue to work hard for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kiss those 2 adoreable little boys losing weight, getting healthier, is one of the top reasons people have surgery they will be more able/capable to play with their kids/kids will be so appreciative of that take care good luck kathy

@@LilMissDiva Irene thanx for the reasurrance about the procedure being done advised also that i check out some non-surgical things like botox so i will check all my options what do they say, something like "knowledge is power"? i want to look even cuter than a button post something?? LOL take care kathy

Bio-Oil available at CVS @@James Marusek thanx for the good suggestion we have a CVS close, so i'm gonna check it out appreciate your response kathy

@@CowgirlJane thanx for showing me the site gotta run, i'm gonna check it out right now!!! see you around the neighborhood kathy

@@beachykeen looks like things are lookin up btw - you'll have a lot more weight off besides your shoulders good luck kathy

i am 60 years YOUNG - looking into a facelift have to admit i already had a few wrinkles searched plastics, couldn't find topic on this if someone messes up on a tummy tuck or something, well thats terrible............ but this is my face that everyone sees - can't hide if a goof is made hopefully there wouldn't be any issues i would be having it done in the states i feel and look great now after losing 105 lbs but i know if i had the face lift i would feel better, and look cute as a button any info would be great thoughts, opinions???? holding my head and chins up high kathy

@@LilMissDiva Irene great idea you are always full of them ideas that is your thoughts and comments are always welcome nice to see your smiling face just printed my copy, I'll see how it works kathy

@@ElyQuint silly head sleeves on your blouses are shorter 90 lb weight loss how great are you??? keep up the good job (i know you will ) kathy congrats

@@brandkrissy you aren't doing anything wrong that is probably why you are so frustrated!!! maybe you have seen other people lose more weight in the time period you are dealing with??? two important rules i've learned from this board 1. Never Ever, Ever compare yourself with anyone else (progress, lbs etc) people have been shot for less 2. the one thing we have in common, is that we're all different!!!!! you haven't lost weight in 4 day??? get over it thats ok - there might/will be other times when its more than 4 days things will work out, really keep doing exactly what you are doing you didn't mention Water - but i'm sure you are drinking well too take care, calm down take a chill pill good luckk for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life (who deserves it more?? ) kathy

1 week surgerversary @@jerseyjazzell no accomplishment/excitement is "too" small you are doing great one week out great attitude keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy

:lol: @@sophie'sChoice are you sure??? thanks for the clarification kathy

@@law001 FAGE plain yogurt has 8 carbs 20 gr of Protein i put fresh blueberries and alittle granola on top can't get much better than that yum yum as @@Bob2013 said "light and fit" is great but it only has 12 gr of protein opposed to 20gr in FAGE Light and Fit has only 80- calories FAGE has 150!!!! both are great!!!! good luck with pre-op, such fun!!!! (if you don't mind a little torture!!!) only kidding, you'll be fine good luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy

@@Monty i agree with @@NMJG call your doc sooner than later at this late point, if all has been great - this is "possibly" unfortunately a "regular" unfortunate health issue if you see your regular doc, and he suggests you see your surgeon - there you go!!!! this of course is my comment - no doc here happy retiree hoping doc helps your situation sooner than later and you will be back to your normal self feel better good luck kathy

@@Curvy awwwwww hun you look soooo cute love your little red bow oh....wait a minute i think thats your sweetie of a daughter three things to please do 1. buy a full length mirror 2. buy a new pair of glasses cuz thats a great pic 3. pllllllease clean your room!!!! 95 lbs gone!!!! party dance, party dance keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@JustMeJFD sorry you are having problems glad that you are able to keep Water down very important so you don't get dehydrated short of breath, pounding heart glad those symptoms are gone but..........i don't think they should have happened so doc needs to know about no vomitting??? thats great - that is horrible to go through nausea - there should be a pill (i don't remember name) that doc can give you that will help i agree with @@LindafromFlorida and @@joyann45 (both smart Cookies ) give your doc a call - he has more compassion, feelings and expertise on your situation good luck feel better kathy

@@JessUK hey girlfriend according to my calculations you are officially in sleeveland take it slow IF you have ANY pain, don't be shy about asking for meds as soon as you can - get up and SLOWLY start walking around this will help get rid of the gas sip sip sip slowly - get as much water/liquids as you can i see in your future - life getting better and better who deserves it more good luck speedy recovery @@SparkleCat hey bud - i didn't forget about you you do all the above i said you and @@JessUK can both smile, give a sigh of relief and compare notes take care kathy

@@amumes i have seen/heard some others here have done that YEACH i know why people do it, to get that taste of food but i don't think its a good habit to get into welllll, you made it through your first 5 days,lived to talk about it LOL holding glass up (of Water of course LOL) here's to your improved health and happiness good luck kathy

@@nmccarthy the one thing we have in common is that we're all different some/many have an easy recovery, not tired or any problems they might have had surgery on thursday - back to work on monday others might take one week, 2 weeks etc many are verrrrry tired, weak post op, even though they have a desk job, they/you might want to take a little extra time off (if possible) maybe ask your boss for 3 weeks to be on the safe side you might feel well enough to go back in one week or two or you might want to take the whole 3 weeks off listen to your body good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@tygerseye13 @@erieb2healthy_2014 welcome, welcome, welcome to both you NEWBIES always nice to add a couple bright eyed bushy tailed guinie pigs (oooops i mean newbies ) you will get lots of support and help on the board you'll get advice and help with your questions BUT always remember you should call/see your doc with any medical issues you take their word - always, only listen to them (or me too of course ) Stephanie, sounds like you "might" have overdone a bit with your one mile walk even though you are feeling good - don't push yourself so early on lake tahoe sounds beautiful but it will still be around tomorrow and the day after gradually work up with your walking et al don't go exercising (cardio, weights) til your doc says its ok (many/some say around 6 weeks) good luck to both of you i know you will work hard and be successful good luck kathy