ProudGrammy

Oh no!!!! i agree that you need to be pro-active and constantly talk with the docs office about your concern/problem with the insurance company since the surgery had to be post-poned "please help me have the surgery before December 1rst" explain the situation with your hubby and insurance et al and yes, be very firm!!!! (but sweet/nice too) I'm so sorry this happened, especially days before planned WLS hopefully things will work out don't kick yourself being all upset and starting to binge. that won't help you will eventually have the WLS - and the less you weigh DOS - the better crossing my fingers and toes too good wishes & thoughts being sent your way kathy

today got to my century loss 100 lbs down??? party dance, party dance you are gonna look terrific in that new sexy dress! keep up the good work kathy congrat

unsolicited compliment came in from my fiancés best friend, it cheered me up you've lost 26 lbs in your first month??? thats great!!!! hearing nice unexpected complimentary words is terrific try not to dwell about things you can't eat think about how healthy and happy you are becoming keep up the good work kathy congrats

In my case i never thought about how i would look i just wanted to lower my weight, slowly but steadily it also "crept" on me, the weight loss and change in my appearance i was over concentrating on the scale, didn't really look at myself one day i got out of the shower and stared in the mirror i knew it was me - but boy oh boy the first thing i noticed, i turned around and realized my rear end was GONE don't worry or think too much about what you will look like as time passes just enjoy the ride good luck next month kathy

many OP on the board say their frustration about gaining any weight no rhyme or reason that happens Water weight - time of month - maybe a mood change this is the place to vent!!!! 45 lbs in 4 months is good!!!! i have heard that if you lose 10 lbs in a month, thats great you are eating so few calories that you can't help but lose sometimes "shaking" up your eating can help you to lose even adding a 100 or so calories can break things up keep up the good job kathy

Hi Joe tomorrow being veterans day - shouts outs to all the special people that have served our country during lifes awful times is appropriate vets sometimes get forgetten after their time of service but...............i think the Veteran's board here refers to the "vets" as people who have been on the board for a long periiod of time all vets evvvverywhere are welcome and great Kathy

you sure did make the right choice you'll get that sexy body back i have faith and confidence in you keep up the good work good luck kathy

you are doing great wonderful weight loss frequently people can't "see" their weight loss in the mirror the only way they see their success is by the change in how your clothes fit but - trust me, other people are noticing how great you are looking, better and better each day doc is pleased with your results, thats great!!!! hang in with the program eat what and how much you are supposed to continue to drink as much as possible glad you shared good luck keep up the great job kathy congrats

So....... Depressed In Need Of Support Plwase = (hun i can't improve on what has been said above i just wanted to add my "caring" thoughts i always did get the glares, stares - mainly from my mom life can/is hard when you are overweight, and feel every last lb finish your necessary 3 months for insurance purposes march will be here before you know it try and stop crying and feeling embarrassed lift your head up high you can and will be successful heres to the start of your new healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy

success your name says it all!!!!! great job keep up the good work enjoy your healthier, happier, life kathy congrats

hey guy, I remember you!!!! i knew i had been "seeing less and less" and less of you LOL seriously, i've missed you on the boards sob, sob!!! no more smileys with this new format!!! sob sob again!!!! you do look great what an accomplishment!!!! you must be constantly beaming - feeling great!!!! enjoy your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

pouchon so what do you want a medal??? dropping by to show off your new, hot, sexy body??? just teasing LOL you do look great!!!! i see you just joined our little family always room for one more smiley face welcome, welcome and welcome stick around - always great to have new successful VETS keep up the good work great weight loss!!!! kathy congrats

Suzannesh hi there always nice to see you "pop" in repeating what OP have said, it is great to see VETS that continue to be successful through the years!!! i first "met" you on the board as a little, baby newbie now i'm all "grown up" VET 2 years PO - one year at goal - it is nice to have someone llike you around you as encouraging now as you were two years ago i think everyone here appreciates hearing success stories - you are amazing!!!!! thanx for "hanging" around, visiting with your words of wisdom hugggs from Syracuse, NY kathy

thanx you guys this grammy was proud as a peacock for her grand-daughter and i was pretty hot and proud for me too :wub: kathy

Aaron getting tired of all the compliments you are receiving???? get used to them!!! cuz you DO look terrrrrric kathy congrats

Camella As OP said good for you, baring your soul I think "fessing" up is a good thing you are 5 months PO - down 61 lbs OMG that's great!!!! comments from others above and more to follow............. show that you are not alone it is hard dealing with following all the rules/water et al but you've been so successful, i know you can continue to do right concentrate on "thing I do right" try not to dwell on the bad things use those bad thoughts to remind you great you can, and will do i saw your before and after pics what a difference!!! you look great me, many, most of us get discouraged, fall down once and a while then we/me/you realize how hard we've worked get back to doing what you were doing before I know thats so easy to say, but please, you gotta do it eating those foods/sliders will just depress you more eventually you might say "oh well" and continue your forever old bad habits please don't do that you were successful then, you will be again I can see in your beautiful eyes and face that you are a winner (or loser!!! ) the old standard of getting back to basic is never a bad idea you have lost so much weight!!!!' good for you!!! OP have correctly suggested what to do, so i won't repeat their wise words hang in there you can do this we all care about you - and all other people dealing with "issues" heads up kathy

it was wonderful!!! danced around, kicking my heels/ legs up i was amazing and i looked terrific!!! :wub: cool looking red dress - use your imagination!!! sorry, no pics - i still hate how i look in pics, but in person i'm aces!!! but i did/do look great I would never have danced before!!! i would have been so self-conscious I never knew life could be so wonderful!!! World, look at me now DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 5'3 11/6/13 130 lbs GOAL still 5'3 Life is good Kathy

tigermom moms are moms all their lives ( me too, and maybe you) they usually/sometimes/ always have to give their opinions, right or wrong course, I'm always right at 43, when mom gives her opinion, thats ok but she shouldn't think you MUST lagree and follow her advise just thank her for her thoughts/opinion, but...............you have already come to a decision (something like that) talking about me for a minute.......... hijacking for a minute my mom was always so upset/verbal about my weight, when i toldl her i was having WLS she was elated mom, siblings et al always been "normal" in their weight - I was the black sheep my mom "always thought she was being "cute" as an adult - this day - for my b'day i would get a candle on a WW cupcake she never realized how hurtful that was (even though I told her) I had WLS about 2 years ago - and I've been at goal for the past many months by the way.................DOS of WLS I was 57 years OLD I will be 60 years YOUNG in January good luck with mom , hopefully she will come around good luck with surgery (and mom to) speedy recovery kathy

danibecca WooHoo my math is not always that good did you really lose 117 lbs???? 13 month and counting. OMG thats wonderful great pics too keep up the good job (I know you will ) kathy congrats

stacey how great are you!!!! great success and pic BTW - show off, show off you are entitled slow and steady wins the race, right keep up the good work kathy congrats

linda305 what a bummer!!!!! so infuriating!!!!! many, many, many (me too) have/had stupid insurance "issues" that being said...........it doesn't help your situation - just to say you are not alone be persistent everyone, eventually does get the paper work settled!!!! hopefully approval/blessing in near future squeeky wheel et al, but...............i always found you catch more flies with honey............ good luck Kathy

pittsy Inquiring minds want to know!!!1 i think many/most/ALL newbies (me ) heard the word NUT as they start reading posts i said to myself "what, NUT" people are saying your a NUT, stuff like that what the heck!!!!! not nice referring to people like that!!!! well, now my friend you know my NUT is sent from heaven with all her help and advice gotta love a "good NUT" so much Protein too!!! kathy

kchristian when a "normal" person says something like the above comment, she/he is maybe/probably not thinking before they speak still no excuse - ignorance is bliss??? i don't think so but............ for a professional to say something like "gaunt looking"??? wow, that hurt dumb/cruel thing to say - even though i'm sure she didn't mean to be insensitive - but she is/was your profile Height 5 feet, 7 inches Starting Weight 280 lbs Current Weight 197 lbs Surgery Date May, 14 2013 Goal Weight 150 lbs Weight Lost 83 lbs being a "shrimp" at 5'3 i've always envied (msp?) lovely tall girls like you there is a thread on the board concerning taller people - their weight et al (sorry don't know how to find it ) people give their weights, size et al i'm sure you don't look gaunt/hollow "maybe" recheck your goal weight with others all peoples body build, medium et al is different but.............i'm sure you are looking absolutely maaaaaaaaaaaaarevelous don't start staring at yourself, 2nd guessing yourself paranoia is no fun - i keep worrying about that 83 lbs down is wonderful!!!!\ keep up the good work kathy congrats

Success2013 your name says it all you have been very successful sorry you are going through a few bumps in the road I'm buttless too!!! but i know you can get back on that horse!!! holy moly girlfriend - 66 lbs down!!!! i'm relieved that you know what an accomplishment that i know you can lose the remaining weight you want to NO lecture, really............. but you know what you gotta do to me ALL the water rules are essential you need to get back to drinking properly no drinking with meals, don't drink for up to an hour after you eat!!!! the feeling, realization that you will improve your health and happiness is/has been a great motivator for me like many others, i have slipped too i remind myself how much i went through to have this surgery, recovery, hard work to reach goal et al i don't want all my hard work to be in vane today, tomorrow or ever i bet you feel the same way remind yourself of all the improvements you have had since your weight loss health benefits, just the happy feelings you've had i know you can do this!!! really i do!!! you look like a young un from your picture with the cool sun glasses sounds corny - but you've got so much ahead of you - should/will be all good you will do this, i know you will be successful again good luck kathy 66 lbs!!!! congrats

Harmonic15 great weight loss!!!! many, many, many people here post about their concern that they are able to eat more after "X" amount of months (me too) At almost 2 years PO - I am also able to eat more - but as long as i watch myself, stop eating before i'm full - i'm good i do graze sometimes i'm not perfect (well actually....... ) all the many rules you/me learned when we were initially sleeved still apply I think the day "we" stop worrying about our eating habits,being aware of what food/drink we put in our mouth.......... is the day we/I should/would worry about regaining weight quick side note......analogy my 83 year old mom told her doc she is afraid of developing Altzheimers (msp) he also told her that the day she stops worrying..... enjoy the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy congrats