ProudGrammy

Butter, Awwwww man i'm so sick and tired of hearing those OP you look great, amazing, etc. etc. etc. you are so helpful et al mushy, mushy aren't you getting bored too???? gotcha you know me, had to make silly remarks like that you are aces, really keep up the great work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life (probably knew i was gonna say that too!! ) kathy congrats

Bronco0605 People that never had a weight problem - "just don't get it!!!!" you, me, most of us have been able to successfully lose weight over the years, and the years, and the....... we just can't keep it off!!!! we don't want to gain the weight back + more :ph34r: when someone says something about exercise, eating better to you - I would smile (while gritting my teeth) say thanx but.............i've thought alot about having WLS, it is/was a big decision - and this is what i'm gonna do. end of sentence - you don't need to discuss or explain yourself anymore!!! (its too bad we feel the need to have to defend ourselves - but.............) 36 lbs gone pre-op good for you all the less to lose post op you are off to a great start keep up the good work good luck on Tuesday speedy recovery congrats

sorry for the double post. Oregondaisy ahhhhhh, no problem anyone that can lose 107 lbs - is allowed one mistake once in awhile just don't let it happen again have a great weekend kathy

lotti not a bad idea you are being pro-active!!!! you are not letting the hair "rule" you you decided to take action - and cut it first, there fore saying "screwwww you to your hair" i'm gonna lose like i want to btw, i see the new hairstyle suits you!!!! I shaved my head 15 years ago pre-chemo, made me feel powerful don't suggest that for you or others!!! good luck beautiful kathy

hey girlfriend!!!!!! nice to see you wow you are lookin great you are right about her thoughts from the past, the old me you are so smart!!!!!! of course you are - look who you have for a friend!!!! kathy

I don't expect any nice comments from him Caroline heyyyyy - i thought i saw your FIL talking to my mom the other day!!!! yes, words can cut like a sharp knife, guess we gotta let it roll off my back but its hard sometimes good luck on your surgery next friday speedy recovery kathy

liibereazmom here i am, here i am 144 lbs!!!! OMG love your pics you look great!!!! what a difference!!!! keep up the good work my friend good luck kathy congratulations

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yup, i was always an easy target my self-confidence has gone out the roof i thought i was "over" getting upset about her comments gotta work on it kathy

sounds like many of us have one of "those" yes, those "snarky" comments, never know what or when to expect??? kathy

you are right!!!!! after 83 years mom won't change (but yes of course i love her) after almost 60 years - i'll step it up and continue to be the wonderful person you know and love kathy

yes they are!!!! and yes we do!!!!! thanx for your response, and the reminder kathy

i was not heavy til my late teens since then my mother has always made an issue of my weight (4 siblings, spouses et al - all average size) for my b'day mom would always put a candle in a WW cupcake!!! she would "look me up and down" in reference to my weight i don't think we should ever blame anyone else for being overweight..........but she sure didn't help we went clothes shopping today (she's 83) i can wear a size 4, but truly a 6 fits and feels better when we were shopping i picked up a pair of pants size 6 she said "hmmmm, don't you think you should try an 8!!!!" i'm going crazy here will she ever give me a break??? :ph34r: thanx for listening to me vent DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 5'3 11/13/13 130 bls GOAL still 5'3

hey girlfriend course i remember you!!!! what do you think??? I lost my memory with my weight!!!! ooooops, i'm sorry - what was i saying??? btw - you were sleeeved 5 days after me wow!!!! lookin' good chic read your frequent/daily posts telling us your sad/bad experiences I can only imagine what a hard, horrible few months you had to deal with glad things finally worked out You are now a happy, healthy successsful sleever, Who deserves it more?? a new little jasleeve coming your way!!!! how terrific is that!!!! with you as her mom - how could she go wrong??? much happiness and joy to you and baby girl enjoy your new healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

here comes the lone ranger!!! one month shy of being 2 years PO - I have never had the cold experience everyone speaks of i know i luckily don't get as hot and sweaty as i did in the "good ol' days" otherwise no change do to temp i'm only cold when the normal syracuse, ny winter hits us!!!! bundle up everyone!!!! you know what they say...... cold hands warm heart or - warm hands - hot body kathy

Oh I am most definitely going to get some tattoo's! I am one month shy of being 2 years PO reached goal one year ago I got a tattoo with the 3 letters on my right wrist, with a heart under each letter M organ A ndrew E than :wub: :wub: :wub: they are the reason i am a very "proudgrammy" I promised my DH i won't get another tattoo for the next 57 years kathy

taking medicine daily, i am a controlled epileptic about 5 months PO, I had lost about 60 lbs i had a seizure since i was taking too much meds for my new lighter self neurologist knew i was having WLS - did't forsee any problem meds were reduced thanx to WLS, and i have been seizure free these past months i have lost 105 lbs, GOAL - and I'm a very happy camper too good luck i hope this gets figured out soon kathy

Mage54 There is a forum called "weight loss specific gastric sleeve surgery VSG support group it shows different amount of weight people have to lose i.e. 50 lbs, - 100 lbs et al good luck on Wednesday healing thoughts speedy recovery kathy

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rivergirl you will see/hear on the board the common phrase.............. "the one thing we all have in common is that we are all different"!!!!! some people are up and around and feeling great almost immediately!!! surgery on Friday, work on Monday all went fine with my surgery/recovery, but.............. i was not ready to do jumping jacks in a week - nor would i want to cook a big meal!!!! i know you are very important - but they can "try" and do for themselves and as "they" say.............. "let em eat cake" !!!!! LOL good wishes with surgery speedy recovery kathy

OMG why is the word HOT next to my name in proudgrammy in previous post??? kathy

I have that too gmanbat - always luv your posts/wise cracks kathy

congrats on your wise decision to be sleeved you are on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy

wow, you are a long way from my home in Syracuse, NY I can't even spell Ireland, so I could never have WLS there sounds like you are pre-op???? wishing you all the best remember: "the luck of the irish good luck kathy

April Welcome aboard!!! always great meeting and greeting nice/smiling faces like yours hope you are able to have surgery ASAP congrats on starting your healthier, happier, longer life kathy