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yes i did we both know how smart i am kathy

@Crash004 am i the only one in the whole world of sleeveland etc. that hates bananas? kathy

@Frustr8 maybe respond like i did above respond in this post - maybe he he wont catch it not a private message? kathy

@Frustr8 I i think i mistakingly erased chance to send and receive messages so i cant send or receive resonse to me aboout that message want to know what it said kathy

@ken please restore my my ability to send and receive messages thank you kathy

@macadamia wow, you are such a TEASE!! I live a sheltered life - you are gonna make me hold my breath til i hear your "secret" LOL Ok, OK - God Grant Me Patience Just Hurry Up About It!!" 25.2 lbs weight loss and holding pre op. Terrific - Keep up the great job kathy congrats

@Redapples great answer. responses of over weekend, 1 week. 2-3 and even 6 weeks off for recuperation are common good replies. You will read here, that all people are different. Sounds like you have the "time" and finances to afford a longer timer period off. Your body will help you make a decision. Don't rush back to work - but don't sit on your arse too long!! remember you need to walk and walk!! 6+ years, still home, fluctuations, maintaining at GOAL. Then again, i am happily RETIRED good luck kathy

@Lara83 i am a 6+ year GOAL veteran of the sleeve. i am very happy, many health improvements. I think i am one of the long term success people, and i totally have/will continue to love my sleeve. restriction i had in the early days is no longer around for me. its a mental game/attitude for ME, that gives me success. moderation, protein, water etc still have to be followed. Over the years, i am not perfect - well then again..... i've become more lax with eating - little fluctuation, but i consider myself at GOAL - you work with the sleeve, and it will work/for you. thumbs up towards you and long success of the sleeve. good luck kathy

@FluffyChix thanx for you thoughts/prayers/good wishes - hugggggs are always welcomed too hopefully dialysis will make me feel better sooner than later, side bar - your WL journey has been amazing - watching you from a wee bitty chic newbie to being down 117.6 lbs! close to GOAL!! cluck, cluck!! nice to see you, and hear your nice words hugggggs kathy

@Sosewsue61 your good thoughts are always appreciated. when i dialysis at home, i have more freedom/independence. in the day/night - i can go to events/travel - its all good /available. @Uterno thanx for your nice wishes. i do worry about possible infection. Can you explain more why i shouldn't be "concerned" you and brothers thoughts/information are appreciated. hope your brother is doing well. transplant in his future too! kathy

@Orchids&Dragons still waiting, but dialysis is supposed to make you feel better @Creekimp13 thanx for your love and crossed fingers for a new kidney @AshAsh1 positive thoughts are always welcome @Frustr8 "less" and "less" of me will always be around thanx ladies you are all aces with your nice thoughts and warm wishes kathy

@BostonWLKC short and sweet you are aces!!! kathy congrats

@Orchids&Dragons hey Tex you played peek a boo!! you've unwrapped your gift one day early!! pretty red ribbon on pkg - no carbs or sugars inc.!! happy early birthday kathy congrats

hi BP dudes/dudettes I went to the hospital June 27th to start dialysis. i had surgery "PDK" catheter inserted in my tummy. (Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter) Primary causes for dialysis are high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. I have unwillingly been a member to both clubs these past 20+ years. , i have been off my meds, feeling great 6+ years GOAL sleeve- Unfortunately too much damage had been done to the kidneys I will have daily home treatments 8 hrs a night - getting a new kidney would be terrific welcome to my new life- I'm usually upbeat - today feeling sorry for myself, life can be a bummer kathy

hey bud ahhhh, my friend/hero always nice to see you "slumming" from lapband board you are the exception to the rule about lappers - you've had a couple of issues, but all in all doing great w/lapband Who loves ya baby? kathy

@pumpkinlocks sadly, it wasn't allowed past security kathy

did I pass? kathy

@lisalou1968 glad you are realizing you need to make changes, lots to learn plenty of good info on these boards - ask your questions too knowledge is power work hard toward success - get more info from your group water was/and is the most important rule for me 64 oz H20/liquids a day never drink while you are eating NEVER eat until 30 minutes have passed do not drink 30 minutes before you eat good luck kathy

@Jneal7752 add a few calories - ie 100 more or less. sounds crazy, - but it can help experiment, change a couple of foods, - get out of the same rut. (i say this with the fact that i have Fage yogurt for lunch everyday LOL ) -exercise do weights first and then cardio-or other way around. add different exercise too. main fixer upper to stalls are PATIENCE (easier said than done!!) but at the end of the day - 2 things you can be sure of - stalls and shitttttttt - these two shall pass kathy

@Teresa Bernard glad i helped you feel normal but i didn't say you "were" normal try not to stress - you newbies are all a like!! LOL good luck bud kathy

@Drealeeanne the kitchen sink that's quite a list! LOL! I wore my sweats home - brought clean socks and undies hospital supplied all toiletries, chapstick could go on your list didn't want or need any electronics ie cell phone, laptop - i slept having wonderful dreams of my future with the sleeve good luck kathy

welcome newbie congrats on loosing 20 lbs, great start no one feels restriction with liquids only. once you start eating mush, purees', soft and the ever popular solids, you will feel the restriction that we love. all WLS will "assist" you in loosing the weight. you work with the sleeve, and it will work for/with you don't obsess over the scale. give yourself a break away from the "numbers" good luck kathy

@AshAsh1 nice pic, what a differencei've always had a double double chin- PO it was terrible i decided to splurge and have plastic surgery,I am worth it, and i look terrific kathy

@Missouri-Lee's Summit my tushie and thighs, all wrinkled, terrible as others have said, hubby said he could feel the difference at about 30 lbs!! rather have loose loose skin than fat any day of the week, and twice on Sunday!! kathy