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teamskinny happy surgiversary you are doing terrific close to joining the century club i'm holding the door open for ya onderland you are amazing!!! that being said............. what the heck are you doing ?? OMG you've lost so much weight get back on that horse measure your food keep track of stuff with MFP you used to exercise, get back to it!!!! don't let your hard work be in vane get back on the shtick how'd i do so far with tough love?? hope i wasn't too hard on you i know you can and will be successful you've done great get back on track, i know you can good luck kathy

leslie1958 since i was 20, i was very aware of being obese like others i did the many diets....WW, nutrisystem et al these past few years, i kept seeing a dr advertising bariatric surgery on tv i just looked at the tube - watched this overweight couple "walking into the sunset" talking about how happy they were to be getting WLS I looked at this commercial, kindof laughing, yeah right, i'm gonna do this??? one day that "light bulb" did hit me at my PCP's office without thinking i asked him his opinion about WLS he smiled and told me he thought i would be a very good candidate we talked, the rest is history 2 years PO GOAL maintaining past year+, and counting success for the rest of my healthier, happier life life is good good luck kathy

SueJH are you kidding me??? look at you go!!!! OMG, you just flew by me again........! i know you will continue to run more and more eventually reaching that 5K (which is great ) great NSV!!! keep up the good work girlfriend great weight loss kathy congrats

Do therapists work? I heard the expression.............. 1/2 the world sees a therapist the other 1/2 should I started therapy about 5 years ago i was at my lowest with problems/depression et al many of my 'issues" stemmed from my feelings, lack of self-confidence et al concerning my being overweight "Debbie" helped me tremendously as i was thinking/preparing for WLS i continue to see her its good for me to open up to someone other than my DH for me............. its been very helpful, and i still enjoy going now i am perfect good luck kathy

MrsDivah no more insulin, high blood pressure great comorbities to be rid of good riddens continued good luck kathy congrats

TSB welcome, welcome another newbie to add to the club WLS coming up end of next month thats terrific the excited/scared/nerves - all these plus many more emotions are totally normal been there, done that read the boards here you'll see great questions/discussions about things you must know when you speak to your surgeon/NUT - always be prepared with a list of questions write down all the info you can get do research online - get more facts about the sleeve watch utube - you'll see/hear many interesting stories get what you need immediately post op broth, sugar free popsicles try and find a Protein Shake you like - but don't buy too much taste buds change post surgery - and all of a sudden you might not like the drink anymore you will need to stop drinking soda practice getting used to that also practice not eating with your meals - very, very important work on not drinking for up to an hour after you eat drink as much Water a day as you can (64 oz) working on these "simple" things will be helpful see you around the neighborhood good luck next month speedy recovery kathy

Healthy Meyer its good to get advice on the boards about foods to eat, Vitamins, vomitting, gas - all those wonderful common things - many, many other things too you'll get good suggestions, advice and support but............ when theirs any medical situation like you're dealing with - always, always see or call your doc first then come back, and tell us your story repeating what others have said - check this out with your surgeon hope all goes well kathy

quinn this early in the game,4 days+ - it is imperative to get in as much Fluid as possible many op have trouble getting their Water in, but its very, very important some/many of us get dehydrated at this early point (or later) when they don't drink enough water(me ) if you beome dehydrated - you will have to get hospitalized, and they push IV's to hydrate you water will always, always IMO be the most important rule to follow getting in at least 64 oz stop drinking about 30 minutes before you eat don't ever, ever drink with your meals wait 45-60 minutes after you eat before you drink your NUT will advise you on her specific time periods of waiting et al always follow YOUR NUTS advice protein is very, very, very important you should/must get all your protein in daily but as most of "us" know, right now - drink, drink - take many sips slowly - force yourself - you can do it hope your recovery is going ok I know you will be successful and continue on the road to healthier, happier, longer life good luck bud kathy

unbesleevable1 great, amazing feeling isn't it who would have thought I never had confidence in myself i know that sounds terrible, but its true kindof "drooped" around now, my wonderful feelings/confidence have gone through the roof i do things (simple things) that i never would have done before shopping - walking around the neighborhood et al i feel great, and i'm cute as the dickens :wub: but - to top it off - people notice the difference "in" me "they" say that having WLS doesn't fix everything you will be the same person still for me - yes i'm the same "wonderful" person - but because i'm so happy with my new life - "it" shows on the outside anyways, i think many/most/all people increase their confidence, while they reduce their weight kathy congrats

bratlifetour hi there i see this is your 2nd post don't live in Ohio but......... welcome, welcome, welcome (in case you weren't given the royal treatment yet) many people have to go through all the hoops for insurance to approve you good luck on the next four months not just saying this, but the time will fly by in 3 months seeing your surgeon... that will be exciting write a list of questions you want to ask him take notes your WLS will be here before you know it good luck speedy recovery kathy

kj44 i'm hurting my neck from reading sideways (i don't know to rotate the pic ) buttttttttttttt i managed to see that it only has only carbs!!!! no Protein wouldn't mind trying it, never saw them kathy

Jane Wow, wow, wow - back at ya I see from your reacurring picture - you are back on the horse again what a transformation you look great enjoying that healthier, happier life i always speak i agree with OP - you should/are allowed to feel very proud/happy for yourself i can tell you do!!! getting plastics in a few months how great is that you will feel and look better (but i can see you are looking great now too) you are soooo busy enjoying life, like we are all meant too but................ahhhhh - you are special, and have not forgotten were you came from/your roots losing 1/2 of your weight you are aces - i would never "bet" against your cards/hand how amazing is that!!! good luck with plastics keep up the great work I know you will kathy congrats

3 year sleeve anniversary celebration legal i am seeing "less and less" of you in body, but on the board too i agree that its wonderful "seeing" successful people like you show their faces "probably/maybe - you've had a "few" problems periiodically with eating/grazing after 3 years - but you continue to be great maintenance can be - or maybe not for you - alittle trying so happy for your success and happiness happy 3+ years surgiversary i see many many, many more successful great years in your future don't be a stranger kathy congrats

Keilsnikof besides my husband, my 5 silblings all live in different states 2 years ago on Thanksgiving we all got to together i told each one seperately my news noing my weight "issues" over the past many years, - they all were very happy for me after WLS and people were seeing "less and less" of me - they started asking how i lost the weight the first time my neighbor asked me, i replied i was eating better, healthier excersizing et al by the time i fininshed the sentence i found myself telling her - "oh, i also has bariatric surgery" she responded in the positive she then proceeded to ask me about the surgery from then on, i immediately told people i had bariatric surgery it was a load of my shoulders that i was being open I was lucky that i never heard any negative responses kathy

ooffa511 i couldn't donate at "my age" sounds like you really want to IMO - the money will help - go for it oh...........i could donate hard boiled or scrambled!! your decision of course - but from OP above - sounds llike its a good plan hope you get your plastic surgery i know it will make you feel great good luck congrats on your weight loss kathy

TBodmer71 Good Morning back at ya 50 lbs down!!! terrific smaller size clothes - this will continue and continue til we can't see you anymore you are aces!!!! keep up the good job kathy congrats

kwigillingok OMG!!! I've been hearing these weird noises!!! Was that you?? WooHoo!! you survived WLS gallbladder and all!!!! glad your not in too much pain it is a bummer when your lips are soooooo dry chap stick helped me - but not the same good for you walking around, and around i think i "might" have seen you - but you were going too fast try and rest "before they wake you up" good luck speedy recovery kathy

DKeeton only a small % of people have major complications with surgery the people you know of/hear about that had issues - their situations stick out in your memory you don't hear the many, many, many, most stories of all the successful, wonderful surgeries there are links to threads with people posting their success stories hopefully someone can send you their (don't know how to) it happens to the best of us, that someone might cheat here or there of course its not good..........but we've had "issues" most of our lives - and unfortunate slip ups can/do happen - briefly "very nicely" confirming that you aren't judging anyones behavior with food since you haven't been in our shoes yet - haven't had WLS yet people will follow all the instructions per doc/NUT - but they still will have post op problems like gas, some vomitting et al people do get leaks too - not their fault (please please OP - didn't mean to scare you) i'm sure "none" of you will have a leak (if i have anything to say about it) after you have had the surgery, you still might get sick with your eating / problems drinking things can/do happen sometimes - even when you follow all the rules say things are going a long well for you - follow all the important Water rules, chewing, eating slowly, exercise too you should/will win in becoming a loser since you are determined to follow all the rules for "the rest of your life" - you shouldn'/won't gain any weight things can get a little harder as you are in maintenance, but then again they will be hard while you are getting their too nothing/most things aren't always easy - even when you follow all the rules good luck with WLS speedy recovery kathy

HoosierGirl i found a new trigger and slider food Pistachio nuts i've led a sheltered life until a few weeks ago, i never had tried a PN I bought a rather large container ate a WHOLE bunch - they were gone in 3 days!!!! when i eat too much - my face and i get red and very hot i don't get vomitting sick - but i feel awfulllllllllll which does help to remind me not to do again no more pancakes for you, and i'll have no more pistachio nuts (sob, sob) 75 lb weight loss!!!! keep up the great job!!! (i know you will ) good luck kathy

nikkoal sorry about you having a pic line glad this is over - and you ARE moving on good for you!!! you sound great - so way to go after an unfortunate time period People are often afraid of the unknown were you having problems vomitting - that could scare anyone from eating you are in the "soft" phase you can have cottage cheese, yogurt, cheese as soft foods tuna fish is considered a soft food you can be cautious about adding foods into your daily menu, but gotta be brave you will be on solids sooner than later, once again you need to introduce new foods 39 lbs down!!! great sorry you had problems - "causing" you to be successful in your weight loss malnutrition, unable to keep fluids in sounds like you have a good attitude smooth sailing ahead good luck kathy

Can anyone point me to a list of local Support Groups ItsMe2033 I never heard of a link to different support groups if you had WLS at X hospital, check with their schedule for a support group or ask your NUT/surgeon if you had your sleeve out of state, ie Mexico............... IMO you can still check with any hospital around you, tell them your situation they "hopefully, should" be helpful 55 lbs down party dance, party dance keep up the good work good luck kathy

monique78 Yippeeeeee glad things are moving along well keep on drinkin' good luck on your road to health, happiness and a longer life kathy

Fit2betied low end of the totum pole for your weight goal???? 131-167?? quite a range!!!! if that lower #is the lowest of your range, shouldn't be a prob to be there but - your body should/will tell you when you shouldn't lose any more weight you don't want your new and improved face/body to be toooo skinny and straggly get a goal # if you like I will tell you definitely/probably/possibly your weight goal # might change over time good luck kathy

MLG Whatever your surgeon/NUT tells you - DO IT!!!! unless.................. they tell you take a long walk on a short pier I'd question that good luck kathy

Cheeree "maybe" since you are only 4 weeks PO??? NUT doesn't want you to have PB?? as bigsleeve56 said "its a slider" i have chosen not to eat PB - its too delicious - little bit of a trigger but............my NUT/and it sounds like others too............do permit PB if "your" NUT says no about the PB - oh well, gotta follow her orders but...............i would still ask her why the heck you can't have PB good luck kathy