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@@Carlotta1 50 lbs down that is a hhhhuge milestone how cool are you "joyous" person??? who deserves it more yep i see you you look great!!!! keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@Sleeveless in seattle woo hoo 299.2 and counting DOWN "ONLY" 13 lbs since surgery!!!! thats great "we" never say the word ONLY its outlawed people have been shot for less 34 lbs pre-op / 13 lbs post op!!!! how great are you keep up the good job (i know you will ) for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@xmarycontraryx i wore a CPAP for years after i reached GOAL i went for another sleep study i was all "hooked" up the plan was..... the first part of the night they didn't put a CPAP on me if i was having problems through the night, they were monitoring me of course..... they would put the CPAP on me for the rest of the evening i woke up with NO CPAP - woo hoo saw the doc next week - he said i no longer need the CPAP big woo hoo 90 lbs gone!!!! how great are you!!!! goodl luck sweet/pleasant dreams kathy congrats

@ WooHoo WooHoo party dance party dance camera shy?? get over it you've done amazing!! you have reached GOAL, the journey still continues with maintennance good luck with that but..........i know you will do great for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@marfar7 glad you are finally out of that stupid 5 month stall gotta tell you, that time period would have driven me crzy glad you survived 2 lbs is a great start!!!! but that # will grow and grow, as you lose and lose i think changing your goal was a good decision (you smart cookie ) keep up the good job (i know you will) kathy congrats

@@alswifey way to go bud success is sweet - so you must be made of sugar great pics keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@Red597 i'm mainly answering your question cuz i hate it when no one responds to a post that "you/me/someone writes" see - i do care excessive discharge??? i never had that problem give your doc a call you've lost 66 lbs!!!! OMG thats wonderful keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life (I know you will) good luck kathy congrats

@@biggietosmaller good luck on your pre-op diet i have a good feeling about you you will be successful with pre-op and post op I do have support from family, especially hubby but the truth is i'm the one that initiate having the sleeve and i have always been my greatest supporter next two weeks of shakes, or whatever doc prescribes??? you can do it!!! this too shall pass good luck with all speedy recovery kathy

@@CowgirlJane needle (injection) in the hip for pain, isn't that a conflict in terms?? aren't those hospital "shorts" attractive? i know it did make you feel great, having to hold them up so they wouldn't go "down" you are right about feeling awful terrible when/if you can't lift the shorts up when you/me were overweight but look at you now!!! 160 lbs gone!!! losing half your present weight +12 can't imagine how great you must feel, and look OMG you are aces kathy

@@lsereno thanx for your nice thoughts yes, i'm back to "normal' NSV"s are great - sometimes silly, strange, but always good last night i was grocery shopping there was a "nasty" lady giving samples of what looked to be a great desert i passed (how great am I ) you've lost 119 lbs lost - how amazing are you??!!!! keep it up, or should i say down?? kathy

stomach is growling OMG that was YOUR tummy i heard? luckily i was wearing my ear phone at the time!!!! many/most/me have had issues with tummy noises - burping and sneezing too sorry the Protein isn't really filling you up can't advice you on that but.....your noises will subside, and as your doc said, its norm good luck kathy

@@mommyof3sweetboys Awwwww man that was YOU screaming I happened to be wearing my ear plugs at the time - so all is good!!! you did it, you did it!!! Onderland - great job keep up the work (I know you will) for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@kimpatcan yes!!!! gaining a little weight back??? sure you can 12/2011 i had my surgery - lost 105 lbs (GOAL) now 2+ years post op i fluctuate3-5 lbs over goal some people have gained more but..............many more continue to do great, and don't gain you must always stay on your toes the sleeve is not a magic pill you must always be diligent with your eating for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life that being said...........if you gain some weight, going back to basics working hard again, getting back on track you "should" be able to lose the weight ou work with the sleeve - and the sleeve will work for you sounds like you are pre-op i understand you being curious about possible regain but you haven't even had surgery yet work hard with the rules et al post surgery if you "want/must" think about possible gain at some time use that thought as a reminder/motavator that you must stay true to yourself and your new life by eating correctly good luck kathy

confused, sad, alone and just friggin disappointed. @@hopeful2loose2014 some/many people have problems with pre-op diet/shakes et al i think/know people feel overwhelmed at times cheating alittle too?? Knock it off!!! couple of reasons doc wants people to lose weight pre-op its easier for them to perform surgery, around our fatty liver they also want you to prove that you can proceed, follow rules et al some/many/me hate those nasty shakes but their important there are prepared liquid shakes that don't taste too bad i think Premier is one of them??? you are still 10 days pre-op..........keep working on eating properly, not as much food too but keep plugging away many of us are overwhelmed at first - and maybe for a while post op too keep reading the many informative posts you've been a member here for just over a month read, read, and read past posts go to utube and watch some videos you'll see many encouraging people - before and after pics this should help motivate you i can see the determination in your eyes you can do this, but you DO have to work at it some people think that the sleeve is a magic pill its not!!!! the sleeve works with you if/when you work with it this is hard, and you have to keep up with your proper eating for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life but.......on the plus (this is a big one) you will be so much healthier, feel & look better too i no longer take diabetic meds/insulin - no high blood pressure, no CPAP my big unexpected reward is/was having my epilepsy medication/dosage cut in half!!!!! you can/will be successful you made the wise decision to have the sleeve - don't second guess yourself now be excited/prepared for a gigantic, wonderful change in your life no more cheating ok (even if its healthy stuff) keep telling yourself you can do this if you hopefully you can succeed.... i wouldn't cancel talk to your doc if you are comfortable hope i didn't lecture too much, but i care, and i know you want to lose your weight for many reasons get ready for the 23rd good luck speedy, good recovery kathy

@@feedyoureye Surgery date: 1-18-2011 High weight- 259 two days before surgery- 247 one year after surgery- 174 two years after surgery (3-12-2013)- 196.3- back on the wagon, trying TDEE then Southbeach phase1. start the 5:2 plan (6-11-2013)- 190.9 almost 3 years after surgery Goal!, (11-7-13) 168.7 Three Years- maintaining...still on the 5:2! luv your pic and stats!!!! thanx, i'm back to being perfect as i realized i was falling i said/screamed the same old phrase i've said before "NOT again!!! " anyways - over and done with!!! i have a bad/sad expression i have said "I never realized how bad i felt - until i realize that i feel so great now" i actually wake up looking/excited about the day in front of me in my case my life with hubby has improved unfortunately tom needs to lose about 75 lbs - not gonna happen but thats another day and story we are better together in many/most ways you might find this hard to believe, but i didn't really laugh that much before quite a different story now losing weight, gaining alittle, getting back on the wagon now maintaining GOAL how great are you??? 91 lbs gone keep up the good work (i know you will)_ kathy

@@MichiganChic yes, yes and yes to your above statements being overweight does contribute to many incidents/slips falls my mom ALWAYS "reminded" me of stuff like that anything that happens to you that is bad is because i was overweight probably if i got a splinter she would say its because............... fitting into chairs/booths/hospital gowns was/could frequently be a challange one NSV over a year ago.......... i remember sitting down to sit in the movie theater, and i went woa!!!! there was soooo much room on each side!!!! i said to my sister, they must be making these seats bigger now other time, same situation.... i was walking in the airplane aisle towards my seat, and i realized they also must have made the aisles wider then finally when i sat in the airplane seat - holy moly, there was so much room on each side of me!! like we all know - its the little things don't worry about me and Kohl's - we're attached at the hip you've lost 142 lbs!!!!! that is so amazing!!!! its wonderful how different you/me/we feel after losing weight keep up the great job (i know you will!!!) waiting for you to cross the goal/finish line i'll see you there kathy

just remembered i forgot to say something............ when i went to my regular doc, we did talk about my right ankle, falling on it et al i asked him with a straight face, "will i be able to run in the NYC marathon"?? he said of course you will i said something like "wow, i never could before!! (old variation of common silly doc joke) like will i be able to play the violin, and doc says yes, etc. etc cool, i never could play before!!! oh well, i accidentally took an extra silly pill this morning kathy

@@Indigo1991 i'm so out of touch concerning sexy models but - they better watch out now that i'm around!!! I always tell you guys as i was approaching/and now am at goal............. i look cute as a button r you kidding me - nothing will keep me out of Kohl's i'm good for the economy!!!! i actually think Kohl's would go bankrupt without me still a little sore, only pain i have/had is when i laugh 85 lbs down, down and dirty!!!! i knew i had been seeing less and less of you keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier life (i know you will ) how about if we meet for drinks i'm buying Water of couse!!! see you around the neighborhood kathy

last week i fell at the curb leaving Kohl's i reallllly hurt luckily my ankle moved 'in"/twisted a bit, but all will well!!!! i am hurt and sore all over though so whats my NSV ???? unfortunately i have fallen before in similar situations it always took 2 people - with allll their strength to pull me up its hard to lift 235 lbs of dead weight now it only took 1 person to pull me up guess 130 lbs is much easier to "tug" at hubby came "running" from the parking lot toward me after i was already up after all was said and done, and i we were driving home my DH jokingly said something like "see what happens when you do soooo much shopping at Kohl's?" ********************************************************************* dr wanted me to get x-rays "just in case"........... i remember when i had WLS, and they handed me my gown...........i prayed it was big enough to cover all me what was i thinking??? they ONLY had big sized, cuz of course us big girls were having weight loss surgery this time iwent into the changing room, they had a regular sized gown that "normal" people wear could have been a model showing off how great i looked No NSV is too small all/any new experience is great my good life continues to get better and better At times i do on purpose remember sad things from my past that way i'm reminded how wonderful life is now one happy camper!!!! kathy

@@caracream holy moly girfriend i'm so happy for you!!!! good for you on writing/speaking up for yourself hope your date for surgery is sooner, than later you might be becoming a loser........... but you are a winner in my book kathy congrats

@@dreamscometrue ranting, raving about hair loss??? knock it off!!!! i have very thin, short hair it never fell out or thinned!!!! anyone else lucky like that??? I can't imagine i am the only one!!! bald is beautiful!!!! hair today, gone tomorrow?? (couldn't resist ) for awhile anyways!!!! it must be frustrating about the hair loss, not minimizing that you have my "permission" to continue your rant (for another couple of minutes ) great weight loss (whatever it is ) kathy congrats

@@lsereno awwwwww no bud what did i do now??? kathy

@@danaevett i can hear you screaming in joy all the way to my house in syracuse, ny wonderful news keep up the good work for the rest of your happier, healthier, longer life kathy congrats

@@princezzanjeliq way to go on losing 82 lbs!!!!! thats terrific keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life (I know you will ) kathy congrats

Surgery was cancelled for today! @@alice4914 what a bummer!!!! you were all psyched/hyped up - and this/that happened life can be a real bitchhhh did i really say that??? LOL Friday is right around the corner "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It"!!!! in your prepartion for the sleeve............. you are already on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life good luck speedy recovery kathy