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Ahhhhhhh @fatrosey i see you haven't been on the board since September 2013 i remember seeing this post when you first wrote it back in June 2013 no comment to your ? but.............. i hope you know what a laugh you gave me and "probably" many/most all of us!!!! thanx kathy

LOL I "just" realized that the @Mention sign is under all our names!!!! you guys probably already knew that??? guess i'm slow oh well too cool!!! now i can easily talk about all of you!!!! @Alex - did it work???? @gmnbat, lipsticklady - can you see me too its funny the smallest things can make me so happy sooooo what else is new with me???? At 2+ years PO (1 year at GOAL) i continue to be a happy camper enjoying my new healthier, happier life kathy

LOL I just realized that the @Mention sign is under all our names!!!! too cool!!! now i can easily talk about all of you!!!! @Alex - did it work???? @gmnbat, lipsticklady - can you see me too its funny the smallest things can make me so happy kathy

mrslosing2014 first off............ i see this is your first post!!!! you took the official "brave" step to show yourself to us see - wasn't hard, was it some insurance companies do take their "sweet" time in replying if your insurance/work covers WLS and you fortunately/unfortunately have many co-morbities you will "probably" be approved thats just my opinion you "could" call the insurance company they might tell you something is in the mail maybe even tell you if you've been approved don't take my word for it i made a mistake once i thought i was wrong hope you hear good news sooner than later fingers and toes crossed kathy

JessicaAnn glad you have come around again lovely pics what a difference 14 months make try and visit more often the more the merrier keep up the good job kathy congrats

MoonShun some/most/all of "us" sleevers are nervous/scared/excited/anxious all these emotions are normal hopefully /probably you will wake up !!!! 99.99999% of people have no/minimal problems but you should feel better daily most people do have some pain immediately after surgery gas issues are very common - but walking helps that issue "try" and calm down/and get some sleep tonight sweet dreams thinking about your new, healthier, happier, longer good luck speedy recovery kathy

jdillon great vidio you are a smart "cookie" to keep track of your journey like this writing a blog is also great for your records big regret that i didn't keep track/records of my "prior" life oh wellllll living, loving my present life keep reading the boards you will learn so much you will be ahead of the game in june!!! good luck kathy

tex sounds like you've got a keeper their!!! he's very supportive, happy for you and generous too!!! keep up the good job kathy congrats

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manaia84 I was "due" 38 years ago with my baby!!! all went well oooooops - thats probably not what you meant!!!! "almost immediately" after surgery you should be up and around walking slowly in the "halls" of the hospital many/most people have gas - walking will help that as soon as you feel up to it, a little more walking is good i don't know about walking 3 miles right away start off slowly, always listen to your body, how "it" feels if you are getting tired/weak - don't push it you just had major surgery tummy is going to be healing for awhile so watch it!!! if you are feeling fine/good/no problem - walking is always a great excercise some people feel well enough to go back to work within a day or two your doc will tell you when you can do more "official" activity good luck speedy recovery kathy

hey tex, your success doesn't sound silly at all shopping/new sizes is one of the greatest NSV's you/me/we all have nothing like going into a store (ie JC Penny's) and buying "normal" size clothes not having to buy plus sizes (where i used to live ) you're soooooooo close to onderland i'm getting goose bumps for you keep up the good job kathy congrats

lap band or gastric sleeve EnergyTank I am biased because i have the sleeve i have happily been in "sleeveland" for 2+ years i have heard that the lapband is becoming extinct my dr and many other docs don't/won't even perform the lapband there is a thread called band to gastric sleeve revision what does that tell you?? many people have had problems with their lapband erosion with the lapband et al lapband had to be removed "lappers" please don't be mad at me, just stating my thoughts"" then people usually/frequently will get the sleeve me/many/most sleevers here never had any complications there can ALWAYS be complications with any surgery but.....i think 99.999999% of people (like me) had no major issues post surgery i can see you are a smart cookie, and will hopefully make the correct decision to have the sleeve good luck guy kathy

caracream hold the phone don't give up so quickly i've seen many people appeal their decision successfully or at least have insurance pick up some of the cost the above co-morbitie suggestions that Miss Mac gave "above" are great!! get your doc to sign off on as many as you might have (sadly in this case for approval, the more issues/problems you have, the better chances you will be approved by insurance) good luck kathy

goldissa762 OMG are you doing your taxes the night before?? couldn't resist my comment the devil made me do it i had surgery in December good luck with surgery!!!! speedy recovery kathy

EnergyTank I am biased because i have the sleeve i have happily been in "sleeveland" for 2+ years i have heard that the lapband is becoming extinct my dr and many other docs don't/won't even perform the lapband there is a thread called band to gastric sleeve revision what does that tell you?? many people have had problems with their lapband erosion with the lapband et al lapband had to be removed then people usually/frequently will get the sleeve me/many/most sleevers here never had any complications there can ALWAYS be complications with any surgery but.....i think 99.999999% of people (like me) had no major issues post surgery i can see you are a smart cookie, and will hopefully make the correct decision to have the sleeve good luck guy kathy DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 5'3 57 years OLD present 130 lbs GOAL still 5'3 60 years YOUNG

kcipriano you/me/we are NOT allowed to say the word "ONLY" as in i "only" lost X amount of weight people have been shot for less each lb is a victory glad you are healing nicely - feeling good down 12 lbs after 3 days thats great!!!! i don't think you should call "your situation" a stall!!!! continue to follow all the rules (I know you will ) eating so few calories - it isn't possible not to lose weight never compare your weight loss to others the thing we all have in common is "that we're all different!!!" good luck kathy "God Grant Me Patience Just Hurry Up About It!!! "

Splatt83 glad you were healing so nicely to me that says when you are over this cold you hopefully will go back to your "normal" recovery process when you have to cough - hold your side that will/should give you some support coughing and sneezing Knock it off!! drink plenty of liquids rest up, take it easy!!! no cleaning!!!! call me - i'll scrub the toilets!!!!! remember you just had major surgery probably/maybe walking around the mall isn't a good idea for now doesn't help your situation not to mention i don't want your germs!!!! hypochondriac - "morbid concern for ones health" - don't think thats you you have valid pain/concerns my side/incisions hurt for about 3 weeks i had to change my position at night, sleeping on my other side think your side pains will then be alleviated per your request........... i'm assuring you that you and your cold will be better in a week or so gotta give things time to heal it gets better everyday as the used car salesmen would say.......... "would i lie to you??" feel better kathy

Lindsayloo if you are reading this and haven't had surgery yet - raise your right hand if you are reading this and have had surgery - raise your left hand if you are reading this and you don't know the right answer - raise both hands hope all is going well post surgery remember to walk as much as possible to get rid of that nasty gas sip, sip your Water you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life speedy recovery kathy

livvsmum awwwwwww come on girlfriend are you kidding me????? i agree with Teachamy rest, sleep, drink plenty of fluids oh no!!!! i sound like my mother the eliptical, treadmill and weights will still be their when you feel better you are realllllly close to to enterring the century club i'm holding the door open for you i don't want you coming in sneezing and coughing feel better kathy

coopercoop i like the atkins bars 6/box many others enjoy Quest bars WARNING WARNING WARNING Protein Bars "can" be dangerous!!!!! they taste like candy and it can be hard to eat just one some "might" think - ohhhhh its chocked full of protein its ok if i eat alot, today, tomorrow but excess of anything isn't good even if there is a lot of protein they are addicting for me like a drug don't like to buy them often, cuz i know i will eat too many but sometimes when i go grocery shopping they "jump" into my cart hate it when that happens!!!! i see from your profile you are about 6 weeks post op hope all is going well you are on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy

New here! Wife to a wonderful man getting a gastric sleeve after lapband dania224 above could/should be reworded to.............. husband getting gastric sleeve after lapband - has a wonderful wife welcome to the board sounds like you've been supportive through your hubby's ups and downs with the lapband now you will be there to help with the sleeve you are aces fingers and toes crossed.......... he "should" have better luck with the sleeve support from family/friends et al is very, very important good for you on being their "through thick and thin" since your hubby has gone through WLS - he is aware of many things he should and should not do much of his knowledge from earlier he can use again but you/he can/will learn alot by reading the boards do a search above with certain key words that you are wondering about for example the ever popular word "stall" but ask any and all questions tell hubby to check the board out too take care to both good luck to dh next week speedy recovery next step - being sleeved in a couple of months, on the way to having a healthier, happier, longer life for BOTH of you kathy

CrazyJaney love "those" words you sure do sound ready/prepared good for you and getting in to twoderville before surgery you had a goal, you stuck to your hard work - and were successful!!!!! pretty good story to start your new journey today.............. by the time you read this, you might be resting in bed after surgery get some rest drink slllllowly walk as much as possible (start slowly) this will help with any gas you might have you are on the way to a healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more speedy recovery kathy

come sit next to me on the losers bench (soon) its full of winners and we're waiting for YOU!!!! kathy

hi there sorry bud, no experience with H M O - but thought i'd write anyways (ok?? ) i also DO remember you and your lovely smile don't kick yourself about cancelling surgery 5 months ago first off, you are gonna end up with a sore butttttt and looking backwards won't change anything this applies to all of us about EVERYTHING you "chickened" (great in Protein ) out - thats ok - you weren't ready sounds like you are prepared now the liquid diet was extremely hard for you - this time you know what to expect hopefully you will do better with the stages post op tell somebody in those october emails to please not include you in their group then you will happily rejoin another month/group post surgery glad you will plan on sticking around the more the merrier good luck getting sugery date sooner than later take care kathy

hi Lindsayloo1103 supppppport???? thats what we're here for!!!!! i'm glad you are not that worried about the procedure itself 99.99999% of people have no problems except the normal post op gas, tiredness et al good you realize what a lifestyle change this really will be!! i'm sure you have done your homework about the surgery you'll be only having Clear liquids to start, full liquids, pureed, soft finally solids you must stop drinking 15-30 minutes before you eat never drink with your meals don't drink ater you eat for up to one hour drink at least 64 oz of Water a day chew thoroughly, into teeny pieces eat sllllllowly have at least 60gr Protein and eat as few carbs as possible!!! put utensils down in between bites you are about to become a loser in training there are MANY other younguns on the board that work, go to school, have exams et al there are many other men/women that are "older" in their 30's , 40's et al that have kids, work, and school too we all have different stories, similarities (msp) WLS brings us all together your worries, concerns, anxiety are very common emotions surgery tomorrow!!!!! how exciting!!!! you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life as Teachamy said......"take it one step at a time and be patient" good luck speedy recovery kathy