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Linda WooHoooooo so glad things are going well!!! thats 10 month after a year - don't you get some cake!!! since you didn't mention otherwise, sounds like you are doing great with eating and working with your sleeve too much coffee??? now that i can relate to!!! but i'm doing better with that 77 lbs down!!!!!! keep up the great job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer and sober life kathy congrats

mubvashink soooooo sorry you are having such a rough time this is a support group, /no lectures, but...... we all care for you and want to help you get back on track my immediate advice is to immediately go back to Protein shakes, liquids for a week or even two if you can handle that it will help give you a kick in the asssss - giving you a jump start on losing a few lbs go through your pantry et al and throw all the "junk" - potato chips, Cookies et al i'm glad you gathered up the courage/strength to write us that was hard to do, so pat yourself on the back!!! you/we all know things can get rough the sleeve is around to assist you in eating better - but you have to control what you eat the sleeve is a life saver when you use it well/correctly be good to the sleeve and it will be good to you i/we/most of us can relate to your sadness/disappointed feelings Get Over It!!! today is a new day - and a new year is beginning take it slow as you get back on the wagon - don't expect yourself to all of a sudden do everything at once exercise is great!!! do some walking, and walking to get you back into the groove i know how smart you are - and i doubt you really forgot what to do with the sleeve - you just need a little nudge here we are don't drink while you eat wait 40 minutes after you eat before you drink drink at least 64 oz of Water eat protein, protein and then more protein - its good/necessary for you and dense protein like chicken really helps fill you up get used to eating small quantities "just becomes you can, doesn't mean you should" famous words to live by spoken be us sleevers you were able to eat that whole bagel - no restriction?? just know you are supposed to stop after a bit you sound like a busy lady - being a mom/full time student but i know you can be successful old cliche, but.............. today is the first day of the rest of your life don't let your disappointment get you down, causing you to eat more "we'll" help you with questions/statements/ support thats why we get the big bucks good luck hun kathy

Mel hey girlfriend surgery tomorrow - OMG all those emotions, being scared/nervous totally typical sounds like you are preparing for your absense nicely by cooking for your kids (better you than me ) glad you know that this is the right thing to do wishing you smooth sailing rink/sip, sip and walk as much as possible immediately post op good luck speedy recovery kathy

What Makes Me My Best Everday? Ken You are aces!!!!! i love your list of accomplishments 107 lbs gone egadddds - how wonderful are you??? not sure what i can add to your list, but............. I know I "feel" great healthy and ohhhh so happy thats good enough for me continued good luck keep up the great job (I know you will ) kathy congrats

Kattastic You are doing fantastic Terrific 40.5 lbs down amazing, how wonderful are you???? I live in sunny??? NOT........ Syracuse, NY - lived here most of my life so i "guess" i'm used to it!!! brrrrrrrr here too cleaning out closets, getting rid of too big clothes - great way to spend a snowy sunday out with the 22/24's in with the 18's then the......and then the.....and so forth keep up the great work (i know you will!!) good luck kathy congrats

Laura Ven: Why does my profile say a bad person??? DAHHHHHHHHHHH, What do you think??? hugggggs kathy

enabling - one million served and counting

happy I have lost 72 pounds - but I feel uglier and older. Especially in my face. Wags I'm sorry you have those feelings you are doing wonderful you've lost sooooo much weight thus far i think you look beautiful inside and out hopefully you'll realize and appreciate that too, sooner than later keep up the good job (i know you will ) kathy congrats

ooffa great pic awwww, how cute are you, love your pj's!!!! ooooops, thats your son amazing transformation!!! how terrific and "hot" are you keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life enjoy your holiday party kathy congrats

TonyaMac OMG Tomorrow is the big day i have heard it said before that December 9, 2013 is the best day ever for people to get sleeved how lucky are you post op - drink and walk as much as possible good luck speedy recovery kathy

Annette so whats the big deal?? you've lost a bunch of weight wearing a size 12 you look great, fabulous terrific pics whats the big commotion??? all the above reasons and more wonderful, wonderful bud keep up the good job i know you will how about making more posts - i can tell I/we would like to hear/get more of your wisdom kathy congrats

Andrew 30 lbs weight loss pre-op you are aces dude!!!! unfortunately this can be an "occupational hazard" of losing weight i do have a turkey neck now way i look at it.............i'd rather have that damnnnn turkey neck, but be thin good luck on tuesday remember to drink as much as possible, sip, sip - and walk asap too speedy recovery kathy

Madam Reverie cuz people only listen to 1/2 of what you say sorry bud - the devil made me do it couldn't resist i/we all love you - 1/2 the time anyways kathy

sandi glad to hear that episode is over docs are people too (some of them LOL) glad you liked "sleep guy" fingers and toes crossed that you will have WLS soon drink plenty of Water, sips, sips good luck speedy recovery kathy

Jouselle Phew............ what a shitty thing to happen (can i say that without the sleeve police censoring me???? ) just came back now after this was posted - they allowed the "SH" word wow - monday WLS!!!! remember to take small sips, as much Water as possible walk as soon as possible too - that will help with the gas situation good luck speedy recovery kathy

mikkidew not me bud - but........... i see you've only been on the board for about 10 days............. so i thought i'd say welcome!!!! not sure if you are pre-op (no ticker or profile ) hint hint according to your profile - like many others - you don't know your height, weight et al hope you get your memory back while you lose weight good luck kathy

E2013 phewwwww what a story insurance/doctors/waiting et al - what a pain you finally made it to the other side and all looks great bummer about having to take a 2 hour trip for WLS, and follow ups i can tell you realize that its all worth the extra "mile" doing great on prep for your eating and drinking... sounds like you have everything under control especially your mindset - which is 1/2 the battle!!! glad you've enjoyed reading all the posts these 7 months can't to see how you tell US things too December 19th WLS!!! thats just one day after December 18th here before you know it!!! remember PO drink slowly, sips, sips - as much as you can concentrate totally on drinking so you don't get dehydrated (which does happen) don't worry that much about getting in all your Protein that will come soon enough drink your protein shakes, that will do it!!! good luck speedy recovery kathy

Jayson good to hear!! o more problems/issues!!!! thats an order!!!! high blood pressure and diabetes meds gone??? we always love to hear that great news keep up the good work kathy

da1stladie 136 lbs OMG, is that what you said, lost??? wow - thats terrific!!!! you must feel so wonderful!!!, healthy et al condolensces about your mom passing you will have wonderful memories of her all you other health issues too - behind you right??? 44 years young around the corner..... great age, i remember it well to answer your question..........i'm doing great too keep up the good work (i know you will!!!) congrats kathy

Taphophile Welcome to the nut farm naw, just kidding - MOST of us are a good bunch of sleevers ask any and all of your questions in the future remember - your doc/NUT should always have the final educated word glad you are doing so well post WLS exciting to be starting your new healthier, happier, longer life I see you've already lost 20 lbs!!! WooHoo keep up the great work kathy congrats

Sandee i hear you loud and clear!!! you are most definitely not alone w/your situation many, many, many people also suffer with aches and pains/back et al I was "sinking" in the same boat with you things do get better since you gradually take off lbs 2 years post op (goal) my joints have definitely improved good luck w/insurance kathy

sandi i "respectively "disagree that making you have a sleep study test is a waste of time I also don't think your primary makes money from you taking the test my main thought/comment - is doc shouldn't have waited til last minute to tell you "all of a sudden" you need the test - thus delaying surgery DH sleeps like a "baby" too but.....he has sleep apnea - would never have known unless he was tested for your health it is better to know and "treat" the situation some people put their head in the sand, don't want to be bothered by the equipment, but it is beneficial to wear it, and as OP (nurse said - you can have heart issues crop up et al) sounds like you were approved by insurance without having sleep apnea but.....Sleep Apnea is considered a co-morbitity that helps insurance decide iif they will pay for WLS that comment/info is for others sorry for the delay of surgery btw i HAD sleep apnea as with many others - losing 105 lbs GOAL - i no longer have sleep apnea good luck with that and surgery speedy recovery sweet dreams kathy

December 2011 - Are You Here, Show Yourself i know you are out there guys - anyone????2011 come out, come out where ever you are!!! PLEASE DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 5'3 12/7/13 130 lbs GOAL still 5'3 kathy

Lyn anyone tried Cabot Sharp Extra light cheddar cheese? um um good delicious!!!! luv cheese babybell and i are on a first name basis enjoy ps you didn't post your DOS on your profile (hint, hint ) so i don't know how far along you are post op you are "probaby" early stage - i love my greek yogurt, cottage cheese ie good luck keep up the good job i know you are doing kathy

laura my mirror/glass just shattered!!!! was that you wellllll.......its the thought that counts haven't been serenaded in awhile thanx for your thoughts and happiness for me bud kathy