ProudGrammy

Stupid Question..What is onederland? its a new store around the corner can't enter unless you weigh 199 lbs or less i'm opening the door (no pushing ) for all of you to enter with your heads held high kathy

TapSnap your weight loss has been amazing 140 lbs gone!!!! thats terrific great job with the free sample list, thanx can't help but think and ask/tell you................. are you this great with grocery shopping coupons too???? i'm being serious if you are so organized with groceries too, as with life, you are aces!!!!! kathy congrats

indecision you took the words, right out of my mouth 2nd chance, when i place my order - i specifically tell the waiter/waitress to bring me a to go box at the SAME time they bring my food. i pack up the excess food (out of site, out of mind) I will eat the smaller amount left on my plate restaurants aren't a 4 letter word never found a restaurant i didn't like only order/eat healthy, and eat the smaller, proper amount of food (this is what you must do with your new life in general) looks like you are pre-op enjoy getting ready for WLS looks like you are preparing yourself well, with checking things out, gathering info, stuff like that good for you you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life good luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy

Diamondeyed my hearing isn't as good as it used to be did you say you reached goal????????? you did say it, you did say it!!!!!! thats great!!!!!! my eye site is in tact you look terrific (I'm sure you did ) hold on to to your excitement for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life I'm soooo happy for YOU (did you hear ME???) LOL good luck with maintenance - the fun/hard work continues kathy congrats

startingoveretagain the one thing sleevers have in common, is that we're all different!!! many of us have no recuperation problems, but it still might take a week or so before they feel back to their normal self people have WLS on thursday for example, back to work on monday or tuesday others might have a little pain, very tired, some naustious taking a little longer to heal it comes down to the hand you were dealt good luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy

Susansoon you sure are workin' hard!!!! 121 lbs down!!!! good for you great pics!!!! keep up the good work kathy congrats

Julie no profile/ticker (hint, hint ) have you gained??? how much wt do you need to lose???? inquiring minds (and nosey me ) want to know!!!! actual "official" #s are not really the issue the important thing is you are back on the right track now!!! you had major surgery 10 months ago - maybe slipped up a bit but you know you must (you will!!) get back to the issues/rules at hand "maybe" go on a liquid diet for a few days to give you a jump start Protein shake(yum yum ) et al then back to yogurt, cottage cheese et al small portions, chew thoroughly since you are getting back on the horse, i would keep my calorie count on the low side for a bit do/can you still see your NUT or doc for help/advice??? go to a support group what have you got to "LOOSE"??? always gives me motivation might work for you, hearing other situations hearing from newbies and their early struggles swap your stories too, you'll get more involved IMO with the "life of the sleeve" we/you will/must live this life for the rest of our healthier, happier, longer lives i think the Water rules are the most important, and can be the hardest at times to follow stop drinking about 30 minutes before you eat NEVER, EVER, EVER drink with your meals (people have been shot for less ) after you eat, don't drink for around 45 minutes drink 64+ oz of H20 a day have you been watching the boards still??? if not..........keep reading about, ask more questions being 10 months PO - you can spread some of your wisdom around too for NEWBIES et al we can't ever forget this is a FOREVER deal we made with the devil!!! (or angel :wub: ) you can do this!!!!! i know you can!!!!! one day at a time, right???? welcome back good luck kathy

Julie no profile/ticker (hint, hint ) have you gained??? how much wt do you need to lose???? inquiring minds (and nosey me ) want to know!!!! actual "official" #s are not really the issue the important thing is you are back on the right track now!!! you had major surgery 10 months ago - maybe slipped up a bit but you know you must (you will!!) get back to the issues/rules at hand "maybe" go on a liquid diet for a few days to give you a jump start Protein shake(yum yum ) et al then back to yogurt, cottage cheese et al small portions, chew thoroughly since you are getting back on the horse, i would keep my calorie count on the low side for a bit do/can you still see your NUT or doc for help/advice??? go to a support group what have you got to "LOOSE"??? always gives me motivation might work for you, hearing other situations hearing from newbies and their early struggles swap your stories too, you'll get more involved IMO with the "life of the sleeve" we/you will/must live this life for the rest of our healthier, happier, longer lives i think the Water rules are the most important, and can be the hardest at times to follow stop drinking about 30 minutes before you eat NEVER, EVER, EVER drink with your meals (people have been shot for less ) after you eat, don't drink for around 45 minutes drink 64+ oz of H20 a day have you been watching the boards still??? if not..........keep reading about, ask more questions being 10 months PO - you can spread some of your wisdom around too for NEWBIES et al we can't ever forget this is a FOREVER deal we made with the devil!!! (or angel :wub: ) you can do this!!!!! i know you can!!!!! one day at a time, right???? welcome back good luck kathy

BeTheRealMe ok "nosey", here are my stats!!! just kidding bud never shy about "showing" off my #'s :wub: DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 5'3 10/5/13 130 lbs GOAL (reached 11 months PO) maintaining 11 months...........til forever still 5'3 shhhhh... i'll be 60 years young in january kathy

BeTheRealMe ok "nosey", here are my stats!!! just kidding bud never shy about "showing" off my #'s :wub: DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 5'3 10/5/13 130 lbs GOAL (reached 11 months PO) maintaining 11 months...........til forever still 5'3 shhhhh... i'll be 60 years young in january kathy

dma welcome back so good to see you we've missed your smiling face OMG u were sick for a month, then DH and tonsils, today son and ER!!!! you've been through alot is right!!! glad you've stayed the same weight despite steroids back to MFP, getting ready for excercise, yoga you are on the right track kiddo!!!! glad you are enjoying MFP keep up the good work kathy

dma welcome back so good to see you we've missed your smiling face OMG u were sick for a month, then DH and tonsils, today son and ER!!!! you've been through alot is right!!! glad you've stayed the same weight despite steroids back to MFP, getting ready for excercise, yoga you are on the right track kiddo!!!! glad you are enjoying MFP keep up the good work kathy

rgrana05 i have been a "controlled" epileptic since i was 16 (thats 43 years, but please don't tell anyone, ok? ) after i had lost 60 lbs - i had a "situation" it wasn't a normal seizure didn't lose consciousness but - "it" wasn't good after blood work "they" realized i had too much meds (keppra) in my system for my new lesser weight my dosage was lowered, and then lowered again when i reached my final goal of 105 lbs down too bad i had to find out the hard way about too much meds but...................having my epilepsy dosage reduced, was something we hadn't thought would happen this is truly my favorite/best NSV kathy

angelbubbly welcome to the group always nice to see a new smiling face don't live in Seattle, but i thought i'd still say hi surgery on wednesday little nervous/scared/excited??? many/most/all of us go through different emotions before and after surgery prepare yourself for a mental and physical rollercoaster ride its all good you hopefully will breeze through surgery, recovery et al right after surgery, get up soon as possible and walk, walk, walk - no marathon yet - but walking is good, breaks up the gas too drink, sip as much Water as possible sip very slowly for now water is soooo important to all sleevers at the beginning stage - water is more important than even proteins!!!! you might have some normal issues like gas, being really tired and "maybe" you'll be alittle naustious too :ph34r: but things do usually get better day to day continue to read the boards and get plenty of good info post your questions, comments as time passes we'll enjoy seeing "less and less" of you good luck on wednesday you are on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life take care speedy recovery kathy

Bigun71 WELCOME, WELCOME, and WELCOME a new/nice smile is always appreciated 72 lbs down thats terrific!!! keep up the good job clean your glasses, and keep soaking in all the great info here good luck kathy congrats

symonded sooooooo glad you are feeling better the first few days PO can be nasty glad you coughed up that "yucky flem" GROSS No more IV - good!!!! 3 oz, walking - sounds like you are doing what you are supposed to terrific!!!! sorry you are still a little sore but that too shall pass each day does get better continued speedy recovery you are on the road to health, happiness and a longer life good luck kathy

gomekast always check with your doctor first, but................. your tummy needs to heal, its been invaded strenuous cleaning, lifting - moving around - bending, hard "sweat" work.... "probably" at least 6 weeks before you "should" go back to work but maybe, don't hurry back to work - important to concentrate on yourself and health if you feel better earlier, its not adviceable (IMO) to "stir" things up happy surgery on the 22nd speedy recovery good luck kathy

now the work begins. chass you said a mouthful!!!! its AFTER the surgery the fun/work starts follow all the rules you've learned drink, drink, and drink some more especially now - being fresh out from WLS right now - drinking as much as possible is even more important than Protein (that will come) never drink with your meals stop drinking 15-30 minutes before you eat don't drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat lots of other good rules too protein, chewing thoroughly, eating very slowly you are starting on the road to health, happiness and a longer life good luck kathy

140icandoit such a silly/funny statement, but so many of us have said those nice words (me too) good job!!!! keep up the good work kathy congrats

Phoenix climbing stairs, no huffing or puffing - how cool is that!!!! we love those NSV's!!!! keep up the good job DOS....July 1, 2013??? ticker please raising a glass of Water to your continued success kathy congrats

3 year sleeve anniversary celebration legal wow you are now 3 years + 3 weeks+ more successful and terrific you are one of the "oldest" people i know here (sleever, silly ) always enjoyed reading your great posts/comments enjoy your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

nenukes33 happy surgiversary!!! you did it!!!! great pics how cool are you?? or should i say "hot" keep "up" the great job,,,,,,, while you continue to keep you weight "down" enjoy your new healthier, happier, longer life with that great looking family kathy

mokee i have enjoyed "knowing" you this past year adding to what everyone has said now, and will continue in their later posts good thoughts for Bill's successful surgery I can only imagine this is very hard for you and family to watch/deal with but .............you all have each other to be strong for yourselves..... and Bill hope you "all" go through this recovery well may he have a healthier, happier, longer life sending good thoughts your way kathy

'frye_storm' hey dude nice to see you I've missed you!!!! but, seeing "less and less" of you is a good thing you have done so terrific didn't realize your surgiversary is coming up on HALLOWEEN!!!! what a spooky thought sure its a beautiful cruise to Alaska but i'd miss my NUT!!!! you guys too, but i'd take my laptop joining the century club soon i'm holding the door open a little bit you don't need much room to come in keep up the great work (i know you will ) kathy congrats

BeachLover how wonderful!!!! a grand-baby!!! your excitement and happiness shine through my monitor precious grandbabies the joy you will experience as one wonderful life begins - the life of your daughter - but especially YOU - will change forever enjoy every minute - take it all in party dance on your terrific weight loss you'll be able to run and play with the newbie more than you would every have imagined from one proud grammy to another.................. congrats kathy