ProudGrammy

@@newbegin 10 lbs, 20 lbs, 50 lbs - can/are considered milestones but "just" 60 lbs??? thats a MMMMMILESTONE!!!! (gotcha ) now thats what i'm talkin' about celebrating the big event............ lets meet for drinks, i'm buying Water of course!!!! keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life I know you will kathy congrats

@@Scylla I think i saw your nurse in the movie "One Flew Over the Cukoos Nest"!!! i talked to my NUT and family dr and they both thought the boards are a great place to visit this board is very helpful listening to stories/tales about other sleevers experiences pre and post op situations IS great certain questions regarding coffee/caffein/drinking from a straw/soda......... people will answer questions by telling what THEIR nut told them and pass that info along but its usually pointed out to newbies like you that you should always listen to your surgeon or NUT or nurse (even if THEY are alittle NUTS!!) sometimes you need to go to your doc about medical issues that we're not that knowledgable about (again except me!!! ) we are here to give each other support/advice/info we all LOVE to talk about our bowel movements/or lack of -head hunger, stallls, sex....many other good stuff!!! you'll hear the great things that happens to "us" as we succeed through our voyage NSV's like being able to fit into smaller clothes, crossing your legs, going on an amusement park ride i can tell you are a smart "cookie" because you decided to change your life by having the sleeve good luck with pending surgery kathy

@@Lamonica2013 you ARE doing good/great!!!! don't let the doc convince you that you aren't "maybe" your doc was trying to "encourage"??? you to work harder............ but i don't think thats the way to do it!!!! if he says any more discouraging words - he's gonna have to deal with ME you've lost 33 lbs pre-op ,28 lbs post op - 61 lbs weight loss total "they" say averaging 10 lbs per month is good you've lost 28 lbs in 2 months - thats terrific!!!! stalls are a bummer, but you/me/most of us will/do have them at one time or another glad your stall is over keep up the good work, (I know you will ) kathy congrats

@@Roo101769 great expression and attitude "the one thing we all have in common is that we're all different " "Never, ever, ever compare yourself to others" (weight loss, time period et al) people have been shot for less!!!! that being said............easier said than done (in not comparing to others ) i can only imagine your frustration that your weight isn't dropping as quickly as your male friend but like OP have mentioned - guys lose faster than women (NOT FAIR ) even though chasing after a 5 year old is exercise too (mental and physical ) you also mentioned you messed up a "little", and don't exercise like him, or log if you can improve on any of the above that would be helpful/great losing 33 lbs pre-op shows your committment to your weight loss now losing another 51 lbs post op isn't exactly shabby you "might" be a slow loser, but i think you are a quick winner keep up the good job (I know you will ) kathy congrats

@@catfish87 http://www.bariatric...om/?s=Breakfast thanx for sharing, showing this link i briefly checked it out (i'm running out the door) looks good i can ALWAYS use new food ideas you've lost 137 lbs!!!!! thats terrific!!!! keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life (i know you will ) kathy congrats

LOL so...........i'll print and keep copies in my purse and hand out as needed???? kathy

@@kitch101 today i went shopping at Kohl's was in the normal size fitting room and then later ladies "stall" its nice not to have to go into the large handi-capped rooms 53 lbs gone terrific keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy

@@mumoftwo lovely pic glad you've "come to your senses" LOL now realizing that you look great doc says averaging 10 lb weight loss is good you've lost 35 lbs!!!! if you feel as good as you look.............. woo hoo!!! keep up the good work (i know you will ) kathy congrats

mokie first i gotta say - its sooooo nice to see you again sorry you've been having problems you should talk and visit the doc - soon i never had any of your experiences gotta ask you, weren't you one that was having trouble losing after 80 lbs, you were losing very slowly, but you were ok with that???? take care good luck kathy

@@floelipow Welcome, welcome, welcome!!! as @@Mrs. Whatsit correctly pointed out.......... "you might be a newbie here - not a newbie as far as your experience goes". you will get lots of help and good info on the board we're all really nice, and don't bite - wellll not too much!! as you get "words of wisdom" - we all want to hear your helpful tidbits too!!!! all that being said........... it sounds like you have gotten back to work - realizing what you need to do actually i think having experienced certain pitfalls, 'bad" eating, snacking experiences - can be helpful now exercising, personal trainer too!!!! cooking with george forman grill (love mine too!) holy moly chic you are aces "great post surgery program, we have group meeting twice a month, cooking classes, strive program, walking groups, nutrition classes twice a month, a bariatric closet where we bring in to big clothes and get smaller ones for free, Oh and we can get a Bari angel: your support group sounds/ is amazing!!! OMG i wish i had all that help/not to mention clothes to wear as i lost weight!!!! 55 lbs down!!!!! woo hoo!!!!! keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@SydneySweetHeart its amazing how things can be put into perspective feeling depresssed/possibly sorry for yourself (most of us have been their) having your life flash in front of your eyes helps you realize what is really important in life you/we DO have our lives in front of us its what we do with our time you/we have all made the wise decision to have the sleeve (or any other WLS) now you/we're moving forward to living a healthier, happier, longer life pre-op and post op down 48 lbs!!!!! woo hoo keep up the good job (I know you will ) kathy congrats

@@Stephannie OMG too cute adoreable smile red hair bow yellow shorts you are soooo little!!!! Whatttt? thats your daughter ooooops Stephanie - you look great too kathy congrats

@@KittyChick first off bud, heres some kleenex dry your eyes, you look like helllll you've broken 1 of the commandments in sleeveland thou shall NEVER compare onself to another (weight loss, recovery period, et al) "they" say - the only thing we have in common is that we're all different!!!!! "they" saying that losing 10 lbs in a month is average/great!!!! so in 2 .5 months you should have lost 25 lbs but...........you lost 32!!!!! woo hoo don't worry about what your friend has lost (you can be happy for her though) concentrate on yourself not sure about eating 1,500 calories at 10 weeks sorry you had a rough recovery glad you are keeping track of your food and exercising since you didn't say otherwise, sounds like even though recovery wasn't great - you are/have been doing well now you have lost 32 lbs - this surgery is worth it!!! just worry/concentrate on yourself thats who you got the surgery for!!!! work hard!!! follow program drink as much as you can alllll day never drink with your meals stop drinking about 15 minutes before you eat don't drink for about 45-60 minutes after you eat chew thoroughly a million times over small bites, put utensil down between bites eat slllllowly new rule for you only!!!! after each bite........... stand up and say "I will succeed" while you are turning in circles 10 times and patting your tummy while you are chewing" LOL if you don't get tooooo dizzy - you can do anything!!!! if you do get too dizzy - you still can do anything keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@She's_Sleeved so.................you were sleeved yesterday the 4th how did it go??? how are you feeling??? hope all is going ok not too many/or no major problems maybe some/alittle pain/gas sip your Water slowly get up and walk around the hospital to get rid of any gas good luck speedy recovery kathy

@It's all new i can't possibly imagine what you are going through it must be so hard dealing with this intense situation these past couple of years as you said, the end is near you must be a 24/7 caregiver to your wonderful mom you sound/are so drained!!!!!! to help your mom - you MUST help you first neither one of you can afford to have YOU sick downing a few Protein shakes daily is better than nothing drink Water too like you said - you do know what to do you need to force yourself to eat/drink no more fainting, or losing weight!!!! you ARE taking care of yourself for HER she needs you around to help her/care for her in your loving way since you haven't been eating, gradually re-introduce food but eat!!!!! i'm glad you did have some good times/trips with mom these past couple of years was your mom able to come/enjoy your wedding day??? if not, she was with you in body and soul holding your hand - embracing your day wonderful memories i'm sure/i hope your new hubby is trying to be supportive take care of mom but........like i said earlier, you MUST take care of you don't waste away, you must eat and drink, plllllease my thoughts and hugggggs are being sent to you and mom take care kathy

@@Hunter dude holy moly!!!! great pics if you feel as good as you look......... you must feel amazing!!!! I'm holding the door open for you to enter the "century club" no lines, no waiting keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

"happy losing to all my losers!!!!!!! @@BabySheldon Who are you talking to???? we're not "losers"!!!! we're all winners!!!!! good for you on realizing your "goof" its done, over with, can't go back!!! but more importantly nipping your weight gain in the bud i think by telling "us" that you screwedddd up, your apt/might be more diligent in the future you know we are all watching you!!! i know where you live!!!! only kidding bud not sure if going back to "yeachy" shakes et is necessary after gaining one pound but if that "punishment" encourages you not to eat "badly" again - whatever works for you is good Wishing you and "Felipe" the best for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer lives!!! keep up the good job (both of you) 59 lbs down!!!! kathy congrats

@@rleesloan aren't they one in the same?? sorry hun, couldn't resist glad your trip went well gas discomfort does frequently but not always happen as you said walking helps get rid of the gas i was lucky and never had that problem the only issue i have with gas.......... is that it costs $3.69 a gallon in syracuse, ny!!!! oh oh, i think i took an extra silly pill this morning good breakdown of your activiies/surgery in Mexico unfortunately not everyone has the patience like @@Torias mom @@newnicole to read a long post their loss, good/helpful post for pre-op sleevers et al "god grant me patience, just hurry up it!!! ) couple of minor issues - gas et al some pain for a few days but NO leak - hurray!!!! glad it sounds like things are moving along keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy

@@marfar7 been seeing "less and less of you" you are getting so much smaller i better not blink I don't think you are throwing the towel in/giving up i think people sometimes set their goals too low -(or high, whichever way you want to look at it ) weight goal might be unrealistic stalled for months, maybe your body is trying to tell you something like "give me a break, i like this weight" or "i'm happy, why aren't you?? mentally, saying you want/need to lose 13 more lbs to goal - might/does sound "easier" to get to who knows, taking the pressure off yourself, you might end up losing more weight too,.....later!!!! 23.3 BMI would/will be great but.............i bet you are looking terrific now too!!!! whatever works for you is the best/right answer i get it about dwelling on that # but we all should/and do know that all that matters is how you feel, and i'm sure you do look amazing too!!!! you've lost 95 lbs bud!!!!! too cool!!! thats terrific fingers and toes crossed to help you break your stupid stall keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@Teachamy is the insulin pump only used only for diabetes 1 ???? will you always have to wear it??? hope you don't mind me asking 39 blood suger???? OMG I would have been terrified too i understand why you are venting, and you have every right to am i understanding that YOU are the one that was told to adjust your insulin pump???? thats what your doc said??? to adust it yourself??? I hope you find a happy medium, where everything will work out I have diabetes 11 - and i was/am lucky enough to be rid of all my meds hope things get figured out sooner than later good luck kathy

@@Terribj said exactly what my NUT told me about about gum - possibly you could swallow, then might/would need surgery i never was much of a gum chewer so this rule doesn't bother me @@Kittenheart I see you are around 10 days PO!!!! since you didn't say otherwise, hopefully things are going well please remember to drink as much Water as you can small sips at first - but eventually, carefully you'll be drinking well continued good recovery kathy

@@Debi Amador holy moly chic thats wonderful!!!!! by the way, there is NO such thing as a "mini-victory" any and all accomplishments you/me/we do in our lives are MAJOR 32 lbs down PO HUGE victory, and don't you forget it keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@Andrew0929 wow party dance, party dance great work i "kindof" remember your story after your surgery you were hospitalized a few times major problems the weight is gone/continueing to come off!!!! how about the health issues? hope all is good now keep up the amazing job (i know you will ) kathy congrats

Newbie Alert, Newbie Alert I thought that was you lurking around the board!!! congrats on becoming a true new member by having your first post you are no longer considered a virgin 5 weeks post op, and you are still alive to talk about it!!!! so glad you had a great recovery listening to your doc and NUT!!!! you are terrific!!!! continue the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy

I took an extra silly pill by mistake today @@jdillon woo hoo surgery in July!!!!! exciting good luck @@CurvyCakes don't know if you are pre-op or post op no ticker either way good luck or, you are doing a fantastic job ok ladies get those tickers and profiles updated inquiry/nosey minds want to know take care happy April 3rd!!!! and everyday afterwards - for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer lives kathy