ProudGrammy

@Elce all the above sad problems - need to be addressed/dealt with, FIXED. Poverty tops my list! too! The horrible/constant shootings/murders- are unfortunately the new norm for the younger generation. ( ie my grand-kids and yours) They don't know any different world? kathy

@Swanton_Bomb hi newbie i understand how awful/bad/lonely it must be in the hospital. Missing hubby/dog. You've been there a long time!! IV's, blood pressure cuffs, getting woken up to check vitals!! How rude is that!! LOL You must be having extra problems that you are in hospital so long? You will/do always have to drink, drink and then drink some more forever and a day! 64 oz.+ You must stay hydrated. There are other rules you must follow too, maybe not always enjoy them - but you are starting a new lifestyle towards better health and a new lighter you!! Feel better, go home - and enjoy your journey of a life time!! You'll have ups and downs, but in the long run - things will be worth it. btw - after you are home for awhile - sneak back into the hospital one night and wake up the staff a few times - as if they are patients - see how they like it? good luck - best wishes kathy

@Redmaxx "Sitting and waiting" is hard to do. Hoping for good results. Take care kathy

@Sheleybeth Welcome to our group!! Wow, how exciting. Great news. Head spinning?!!You were not prepared for early WLS. You feeling excited, scared are very understandable. two common feelings by many OP Make some food ahead of time for family - DH or children. Plans to take are of children - or if none above apply - make plans for someone to check in on you. Don't over buy protein shakes, any food etc. Your taste buds might change. What you like today you might not like PO. Best of luck☺️ kathy

@Rexcom when i told ortho I was going to have WLS, he said "lets wait til you loose some weight". 5 months after sleeve - was down 60 lbs!! - then i successfully had knee replacement. since i weighed less, my recovery /PT went better - good luck kathy

@jkitch looks like your surgery date has come and gone - curious, did you go threw with replaced lapband?? I never had the lapband - successfully sleeved 7 years ago - i also heard unfavorable comments about the lapband. - butttttt regardless...wishing you the best kathy

@Screwballski i had a neck/face lift two years ago. i'm very pleased/happy with my neck. Not so happy about my face.☹️ left side is nice and firm/toned - right side has excess skin, not firm/toned doc said i look eight years younger - that response to me is terrible couldn't even say 10 yrs younger because he knew it wasn't true - thus saying eight years he felt "safer" anyway you look at it, i don't think facelift was successful i still feel/look as cute as a button!!? kathy

meeting all newbies et al at the water fountain - I'm buying? kathy

@El Cee You have been officially approved!! Congrats talking to your dr about your concerns will make you feel better re-assurred, that's great! worrying too much will give you gray hair. I know.? good luck next month with your bypass kathy

@mousecat88 the week before surgery, i went nuts with eating One day i asked hubby to buy some jelly donuts!! etc i also thought i would never eat real food (sweets etc) i weighted 10 lbs more DOS then i went to doc 1rst time!!!? eeeek i said it, boy do i feel better kathy

@Jazzy1125 your boss gets the gold star of the month award!! @MikeIL go back to work when YOU feel better. Not before. you might be tired, nauseous, weak, etc take half days off for a week? a few days? your body leads the way - listen to it!!! good luck next week kathy

I went back to "WORK" the second i came home!! i love my job!! I am happily retired!!!☺️ kathy

@MargoCL i've led a sheltered life!? thanx for the explanation!! btw - new address?? congrats on entering onederland!! kathy

@BRYCE86 sorry bud - what is that??? kathy

i was born in Budapest, Hungary my parents, sister and i escaped during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution i was two (2) years young, sister was four (4) Sadly i don't remember/know anything from Hungary, or the language. I've learned things over these year, but parents didn't want to talk about the hard times in Hungary, or the dangerous "travels" to America. kathy

@skinnylife It's hard to find but - I don't buy any candy that i like!! ie i buy kit kat - my DH loves them. i don't!!! no prob boooo!! kathy

@FluffyChix I know, i couldn't believe it!!! "we" are all shocked, upset when we hear from our friends/family saying "WLS is the easy way out" - but a Dr.?!! I know this is just a tv show - but many other "real" docs might feel the same way. Kathy

@elcee The surgeons (on TV) working around patient in OR referred to WLS as the "easy way out"? I cringed loudly to myself - "i don't believe he just said that, a doctor"" Kathy

@Redmaxx What a mess!!☹️ glad surgery went well!! That's the important part!!! having to wait for test results/info is unfortunately the norm at many hospitals. too many pts - not enough staff (dr, nurse, aides etc.) butttt, that's not staffs fault, or ours!! searching through charts, for notes - finding out your possible "might haves" - its good you were proactive. Having to wait until November 13th for important dr appointment - i can only imagine your thoughts, worries! my fingers & toes are crossed - sending good wishes☺️ kathy

@Medowsweet Oh no!! Of all people that did this - coming from HR - whole situation is terrible If HR person asked who is calling? Bariatric Center should have said that a doctors office was calling. Or take their phone # and you will call back. If Bariatric center volunteered who they were - that was not right!! obviously this was not handled well good luck w/surgery kathy

@JohnGraySmiley wonderful, wonderful, wonderful good wishes for you and yours to remain healthy and happy☺️ kathy congrats

shout out from Syracuse, NY☺️

@Eliz_123 WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WLS is/can be very difficult for many OP, especially at the beginning. read the boards - you will see/hear from OP with similar problems, I wish your people/friends there would visit/call. "maybe" call someone looking to talk. They might not realize you would appreciate hearing from them. Or you make that call first. to someone. Have you looked into a support group in your area?? your doc office should be able to guide you. Go see your doc office, talk to NUT, reach out for help/guidance. Having a good cry IMO is good for the soul!! Congrats on having your 1rst movement!! LOL This is a big event!! Sounds silly to say, but we know how important, necessary having your bowels move. Tummy/gas - you feel a little better. hopefully your issues/prob will get better day by day!! good luck, don't be afraid to yell out to us!! kathy

I became a proudgrammy 18 years ago, then 15, then 12 years ago.? love/hugs/warmth from your grandchild - amazing kathy

@smm86 sorry you are not feeling up to par, ☹️As OP have said - it should/will get better. Everyone heals differently, feels better in different time periods, looses weight slower/faster than each other. NEVER compare yourself to another person. Feel better soon!! (please!) Kudos on your weight loss!! 37 lbs down!! Good Luck Kathy "God Grant Me Patience - Just Hurry Up about It!!"