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O2BSkinny great pic keep doin' what you are doin' continued good luck kathy congrats

22,000............ Thanksgiving Day..........extra prize to be thankful for!!!! kathy

Comstock drinking Protein shake, feeling well!!!! terrific!!!! as Tink said - when you step on the scale next time.......... WooHoo!!!! kathy God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It

mokee you sound so great i'm happy things have worked out so well holding the door wide open to enter the century club you are now so little, you don't need too much room, just squeeze in!!! love your new pic - you look cute as a button - just like me!!!! betcha you feel as great as you look so many physical ailments improved/gone - how wonderful is that!!!!!! the "positive" effect you mention........... yes, it makes many/most/all of us feel so much better in "the head" we just realize what great things are "out" there keep up the good work.... for the rest of YOUR longer, healthier, happier life!!! kathy congrats

I am ecstatic today!!!!!<>long story short , i am 2 years happily, successully post opat goal!!!! my surgery done locally 12/15/11 was JUST approved - i didn't have to pay a dime!!! yes you heard me right, 2 years later - i am approved heres my story 2 years ago medicare didn't accept the sleeve (now it does- everywhere i think) my secondary ins did cover the sleeve i was told AFTER surgery i had to submit my paperwork to medicare to get an OFFICIAL denial - then i would resubmit paperwork to BlueCrossBlueShield!! told no problem 18 months PO - i received a bill for $22,000.00 are you kidding me!!!!! after much "discussion" papers back and forth............ the other day, and 2 years PO - i have been approved!!! not only did i lose 105 lbs with surgery i now find myself minus 22,000 lbs off my shoulders!!!! early Christmas present!!!!! Kathy one "relieved" proud grammy

Jayson I agree with suchsh - iMO you should call the doc always better safe than sorry!!! kathy

had 2 dz people for dinner, but..........BIL did ALL the cooking!!!! i ate a smidge (or two ) of this and that - all good turkey of course is great, also had a honey baked ham with cranberry sauce didn't overdue don't see family often (MA. CT., NJ) so they were commenting on how good i look :wub: kindof gives me the continued motivation not to eat what i shouldn't (even though i wouldn't have anyways , I think LOL) Desserts, pies were brought i had a couple bites of apple pie, and some fruit dish one small slice of apple pie left, wrapped it up - will eat over the next couple of days tummy and i are happy "we" didn't overdue I "done" good kathy

J.Diesel Nice to see you again so happy at all your success hard work pays off keep up the good job (i know you will ) good luck kathy congrats

how everyone came up with their goal weight?? vsg2803 and Paul too at 5'3 i put my goal at 155 (my lowest weight about 15 years ago) as my goal weight was approaching could lose more weight for my health and happiness changed my goal to 135 i have maintained 130 lbs for one year!!! (and i will forever stay there ) you are taller than me, but your build might be right for 130 maybe put your goal "alittle" higher, as you approach whatever # you choose, possibly re-evaluate your situation listen to your body always - it will talk to you and tell you when to stop losing or continue your health issues will greatly improve after you lose weight/and maybe disappear no more diabetes, high blood pressure or CPAP for me enjoy this thanksgiving day, as you have much to be thankful, with a wonderful new year approaching you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life good luck speedy recovery kathy

mizzmoka didn't loose enough weight so now I start a liquid diet again sorry this happened to you bud doctors frequently say to lose "X" amount of weight he reason they want a weight loss is it helps shrink the liver, so its easier for them to perform their "magic" another reason docs do this is they want to make sure you are totally committed to follow a "health plan" of proper eating for the rest of your healthier, happier, life show him you can follow the rules and be successful............. but more importantly - follow the rules "for yourself" we all want/wanted this surgery very bad gotta go on the liquid diet again immediately if not sooner easier said than done, but i wouldn't even eat thanksgiving dinner as planned even if you don't eat as much as normal, you lose a day towards your weight loss your date has been definitely resceduled for the end of december?? I can see the determination in your beautiful eys!!! gotta commit yourself you can do this i know you'll be one of the many, many other successful sleevers take care good luck kathy

donaboss you wrote this about 6 weeks ago i can be slow to respond hope you are still hanging around having a BMI of 35.5 is on the low side for being approved but, many others have been approved and you have comorbities too things can be crazy its like insurance wants you to weigh more (having a higher bmi) and have many physical problems then they can decide if you are fat enough and sick enough to have WLS!!!! hope things went/go well with insurance good luck kathy

Ellenenchanted you are about 7 weeks PO now how are you doing with the plan your NUT gave you??? what you have been told sounds pretty "normal" to me Always eat protein first (dense protein ie chicken really fills me up ) veggies - i wasn't do much fruit back when, but sounds like a plan for you if you are listening to your NUT, following all the rules - drinking et al............... you should/will lose the weight i am 6 weeks shy of 2 years PO i lost 105 lbs - and have been at GOAL this past year (plan to stay here too!!! ) good luck kathy

Seela I think this happens to some/many/me too!!!! Now with Thanksgiving and 14 family members coming over, i'm really scared I HAVE heard comments exactly like what you said i listen to them politely, smile and say something in a NICE tone "I know exactly what to eat, and I am doing great, but thanx anyways IMO it only hurts the situation to yell, then you are giving "them" the power over you As YOU lose weight, your smile should continue to grow That will show them!!! good luck kathy

Ree LOL I DO post alot, but the count shows I don't think so!!! kathy

linarestribe i saw this ? from over 2 months ago not sure if you are still hanging around constipation does happen to many post op and later too there are many ummmm problems and discussions about our bowels hope you are doing alright kathy

BKYLNgal87 lookin' good kiddo wonderful weight loss, you are on your way to goal but.............everyone needs to realize (like you do )............. that once you hit maintenance - the "fun" is just beginning good luck kathy congrats

Hunter1 Phew............. glad you made it back we missed you kathy

hey Tex good thought, thinking ahead about what you are gonna do about dating finding someone who is "fit", is ok - healthy eating is important to them - so you probably wouldn't be around that much junk food Finding another sleever is a great idea there are support groups you can find (doc/NUT) can help you you could possibly meet some nice lady there having things (like the sleeve) is great to have in common can help/support each other - talk about what to eat how much you both love the Protein shakes meeting another guy could also be beneficial - talk about certain common issues that YOU men have!!! there are many husbands/wives - or sisters/sisters et al - that get sleeved at the same time, and have that great support so, yes, IMO finding another "partner" in crime is great good thoughts on surgery next month good luck kathy

how I can be a healthy supporter through this difficult time MRodgers (its a beautiful day in the neighborhood ) you are aces for being so supportive for your honey we see/read many posts from new sleevers that have no support people - so repeating you are great, she is lucky to have you then again you are lucky too i did enjoy my DH kindof of being around me and helping me he would bring me hot broth and popsicles kindof "enforce" the fact i needed to keep drinking must not get dehydrated for me, i appreciated the "little pushes" - it works for me take her lead, and run with it since you are obviously so caring - i'm sure you'll figure it out good luck kathy

Mike as others have said............. they/me never had memory issues if that concern is the only thing holding you back from the WLS............... i wouldn't worry go ahead and "take your life to the next level" have the surgery get ready for the ride of your life you'll be on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life hope to see you on the "losers" bench (you'll be a winner though ) good luck kathy

Protein Popsicles?. kindle OMG how smart are you??? what a great idea but............what are "mio" drops this is a great idea for newbies et al even this old fart might try it keep those good suggestions coming kathy

M2G thanx for mentioning it sounds good i'm gonna try and find it seriously, whats with everything being Greek??? I love my light and fit greek yogurt i am finally enjoying "fage" greek yogurt - I put a little granola and fresh blueberries in - yum yum there is greek yogurt, greak Cereal, Protein bars, plenty more stuff i'm sure just curious its "all Greek to me" you know i had to say that - the devil made me do it kathy

hips maybe, kindof, NO!!!! I have successfully been at goal this past year but.............you/me/all must continue to watch everything you put in your mouth just like you are doing now there are many discussions on the board concerning how easy it is to gain weight!!! i "think" some people think once they reach goal, things will be fine and they can kindof "loosen" up a bit welll...........you can eat a "little" more - your tummy probably will allow you to - but you still must be careful this is a forever new lifestyle you took on don't worry about wilting away to nothing (even though i have seen a few people lose too much weight) you will just maybe eat a few more calories et al if you find you are continueing to lose weight great weight loss hips, (you too ruby ) I see goal in the very near future WooHoo both of you keep up the great job good luck kathy congrats

mistysj OH NO!!!! to me on the board, it looks fine, but when you transferred it, it does look like a mess its all Greek to me kathy

What Do You Guys Eat For Fiber Cereal Fiddle unfortunately cereal is one of my "must abstain" foods I used to lllllove having cereal, one bowl, two et al, couldn't/wouldn't stop!!!! 1/2 a bowl is too little - so i chose not to tempt myself oh well kathy