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tbiesb01 first couple weeks post WLS are hard for many people glad things are good now being happy, feeling good about yourself/life............ being successful with weight loss glad things are going so well enjoy the ride keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy congrats

startingoveryetain hey bud i do understand your sad feelings you are brand new post op feeling alittle sore miserable Protein Shakes et al sorry you feel sad right now i think coincidentally having WLS right around your b'day is cool you are starting a new year (milestone b'day) with a brand new life with your new best friend - the sleeve tomorrow morning (and maybe every morning forever)................. look forward to a new and better day as you get healthier, happier and look forward to a longer life with the help of your sleeve speedy recovery have a wonderful day - year - and life as time passes - you will be smiling all the way to the clothing stores good luck kathy Happy Birthday congrats

Thatguy WooHoo yes, please update your ticker down total of 215!!! you are aces dude keep on keepin on good luck kathy congrats

jacksmommy yep, we can alllll do it but its nice to see people like you - to encourage others you do look wonderful, happy et al you know that but you can't hear it enough continued health and happiness through your longer life kathy congrats

hey girlfriend no wonder i've been seeing "less and less" of you high five at your success too what a great pic of you you have worked your assssssss off look at those teeny jeans i'm holding the century club door wide open but actually, you are so thin now, you can just slllllliide through those last 2 lbs will come off when you least expect it the world et al does get better and better enjoy your healthier, happier, longer life keep up the good work kathy congrats

When can I eat cold cereal again?! outwith my NUT must know jdmans' NUT i was told from the beginning NO milk with cereal its like drinking while you eat, same idea i think i have "snuck" a couple of small bowls in a weak moment- but never again ahhhhhh, the memories are still there 44 lbs weight loss?? WooHoo happy dance, happy dance keep up the good work kathy congrats

homersmomma how terrific is that/you!!!!! what an accomplishment!!!! i know you feel terrific being in twoderland!!!!! you have a lot of small day by day steps/goals!!!!(we all do) next 250, 225, 200............ then onderland thanx for sharing your wonderful news keep up the good work kathy congrats

Thatguy many/most (me too) find that as time passes (5 months for you) your stomach is relaxing more..........ahhhhhh.....LOL not stretching - thats what i hear, and i believe it doesn't stretch (with the 85% of our removed tummy - the "stretchy" part was taken out so being "able" to eat more is common BUT - the expression on the board is............... "just because you can, doesn't mean you should " keep up the good work you must be loving your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

ThatguyDOS 450 lbs CW 311 lbs weight loss 139 lb holy moly dude you must be doing something right wonderful weight loss!!! my NUT/doc told me it shouldn't take me longer than 30 minutes to eat if i can't finish, then i'm through "working" on finishing eating something over a long time period, taking too long is pushing yourself to eat its probably "ok" to have a few, but sounds like you know what you are doing talking to your NUT with any questions is always good that being said...... you are doing great since you are losing so well, i'm pretty sure you are not over eating just never push yourself you know what the proper measurement is - stick with it - you'll continue to do wonderfully keep up the good work kathy congrats

TropicalGirl hey girl, so happy for you one more cute, happy sleever to enter the century club pushing more at the gym!!!! way to go!!!! you are doing terrific. continued success for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life keep up the good job kathy congrats

efeezell 70 lbs!!!! thats great!!! many of us have messed up a bit (me too ) but you know what to do you've already been so successful hold on to that going back to shakes/liquids for a few days is a good idea give you a jump start!!!! but then just keep doing what everyone else has suggested you know the drill i know you can do this i see the determination in your face don't make a lier out of me gotta work hard - but you know that!!!! keep on keepin' on good luck kathy

erica you've done great wonderful pics bet you feel great (look just as good ) keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy congrats

bmadsen thanx for the update you are doing amazing glad you had smooth sailing since surgery no pain - more importantly NO GAIN weight is dropping so well your head might be held up high, but.......... maybe your pants are dropping low keep up the great job Kathy congrats

Brighteyes great accomplishment!!! i would never do all that hard work, planting good for you being proactive, raising and eating healthy vegetables - woo hoo!!! enjoy your salad keep up the good work kathy

mommydaniel71 good luck today you are now officially a sleeve survivor!!!! look forward to your healthier, happier, longer life too!!!! speedy recovery kathy

pjackson0523 by my clock, it 10:45 so you are presently having WLS!!! now in lala land in recovery and off to your room you started your life the day you made your wise decision to have surgery you might have some bumps in the road , but................ you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life good luck speedy recovery kathy

10 months post op, 100lbs down... and exciting news! princesstia woo hoo!!!! century club was looking for a special new member here you are - looking cute, perky, happy and preggo ahhhhhh, a nice new "princess" in the making thats great i'm sure you know there is a pregnancy board on this site keep eating healthy for the new kiddo!!! (i know you will) be well good luck kathy congrats

Kim every word above you said is exactly right!!!! this is a forever, long trip - bumps in the road here and there definitely worth the end results!!! you are doing great keep up the good job you look so nice and happy with a smile like yours, how can you go wrong??? you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life kathy

missybean so your body is a canvas huh my daughter had the "little mermaid" tattooed on her butttt 10 years ago she gained some weight - and the mermaid spppread when you lose weight, since your body is all of a sudden smaller - i would think the tattoo must look smaller proportional to the area (i think thats right) they will still look great i treated myself to my 1rst and last tattoo when i reached goal promised DH I wouldn't get another tattoo for the next 58 years M A E :wub: :wub: :wub: The 3 above letters are the first initial of my precious 3 grand-kids (Morgan 13, Andrew 10, Ethan 6) small red heart under each letter on my right wrist happy tattooing good luck with WLS speedy recovery kathy

moviemom05 great pic!!!! 95 lbs down how cool is that!!!! you've worked hard and the proof is in the pudding gotta remember those Vitamins OP have mentioned possibility of Vitamin deficiency (even when you take meds properly) wonderful success good job enjoy for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

So far so good..... python25 glad to hear it the first few days can be "trying" soreness will continue to improve daily sounds like most things are going great walking daily further and further i see a 5K in the near future Full steam ahead you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life good luck continued speedy recovery kathy

efeezell sorry you've been having problems having/doing this process can/is difficult sometimes some/many/most (me too) OP have also strayed on occassion i have an old picture of myself i will look at i never want to be that person again i don't keep any chips, Cookies, et al in the house if you want a jump start on a couple of pounds - do liquids/protein shakes for a couple of days then as others have said - do Protein, dense protein like chicken that will fill you up easier/quicker push the fluids remind yourself of how successful you've been so far you went through a lot to have WLS - you don't want to have done it in vain gotta work hard the ends justify the means!!!! get back on that horse, and ride em' cowboy i can see in your eyes the strength and determination you have you are on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life!!!! good luck kathy

Ree i have been the "surpriser" - and the "surprisee" - didn't always work well things can backfire with the all of a sudden you hear - "here i am, surprise"" A couple of years ago i was a 57 year old retired fart that sat around the house all day nobody better pop at up 3:00 pm while i'm in my bath robe on the couch "with" Dr. Phil and my potatoe chips and dip (wouldn't be a good surprise) i really never had to worry about unexpected company (nobody really came over) now i'm a 59 year YOUNG fart!!! - tape doc phil for later if i have time to watch - and don't buy chips and dip!!!! if someone popped over now - i would be running around here and there and probably wouldn't be home - SURPRISE sis tell your sister you are excited to see her and your niece.. but you would appreciate/need/want/REQUEST a heads up concerning her arrival et al it would be nice if you could share your excitement/nerves about your upcoming WLS - or maybe when she comes you are already recuperating as OP correctly stated "you know your sister" if she has no intentions of listening to you, she sure isn't gonna listen to me either best wishes with your pending surgery have a nice visit with family good luck with that kathy

NorCal you have been dealt a horrible hand no one deserves this - especially you!!!! many/most/all of us are wishing we were with you to make you feel better hope things improve soon sending good thoughts and sunshine your way huggggggs good luck kathy

gamegirl I'll be right over sounds good i'm always looking to try something new thanx kathy