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gamegirl i don't think there is such a thing like "little things"/NSV's anything new you accomplish, big or small, WooHoo!!!! the airport has so many vending machines/junk/danish/temptations!!! hard to resist but you did great!!!! applause, applause!!! dinner with client - soft food???? not sure what to suggest even though you are done with liquids - have a nice hot bowl of soup say you just are "getting over the stomach flu" no reason to say more then/and in the future in similar situations they should MYOB - but you better not tell them that!!!!! 24 lbs down you are doing great keep up the good job kathy congrats

It'sNowOrNever 6 months, onderland, 85 lbs down!!! OMG what more could you ask for???? well, i guess 86 and 87 and............sounds good too i see that in your future of health and happiness great pics lovin' the walking slowly you are still lapping the couch potatoes. . keep up the great job kathy

vivaDiva01 to answer your question - this not a stupid question i was in the hospital for 2 days - i wasn't in awful pain............but i wasn't actually doing a happy dance yet no music for me I was enjoying "The Sound of Silence" i was very groggy from anesthesia, not feeling terrific - i slept most of the time that being said..... -you sound so "full of life" hopefully/probably those good feelings of yours will follow you all the way through surgery and for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life music is good for the soul, depending what you listen to (no rap yet!!!! ) it can give you a nice calming effect from the "trauma" you and your tummy just experienced good luck bud speedy recovery kathy

sclark i always knew this board was filled with smart people (after all i am a member ) you'll usually/mostly/always receive great advice and much support too of couse you will be eating so few calories, you must/will lose weight if/when you eat as your told, and follow the many rules there shouldn't be any reason for not losing weight since you are new with food questions, heres a reminder of important stuff (you probably already know this but) drink as much as you can - 64 oz at least stop drinking about 1/2 an hour before you eat NEVER,EVER drink with your meals (people have been shot for less ) do not, not, not drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat always eat your Protein first (chicken, fish et al) - about 60 gr others comments also,you shouldn't use a straw, no soda (carbonation prob) i say the above with "do whatever your NUT tells you" eat small portions chew thorougly eat slowly, putting fork down between bites some NUTS might give different time periods/instructions ALWAYS listen to your NUT/surgeon first (then me of course ) i'm not even gonna mention the M&M's or chili thing i'm sure you were suffering from temporary insanity ) all the bad stuff you mentioned..... knock it off!!! i have confidence in you newbie good luck kathy

Molly3 phew, thank you i was afraid i would be banished from sleeveland 46 lbs down you are aces!!!! keep up the good work kathy congrats

Molly i guess i was told thank you to op for straightening me out!!!! i'm very sorry i said what i said i hadn't seen people post stuff like you di i humblly apologize i'm putting myself in the corner kathy

cannot get all my fluids or my Proteins in hey newbie welcome, welome you'll get a lot of great info here we're here to support you, give you advice - help guide you with poblems you and you tummy are starting the slow recuperation period Water should get easier to drink as time goes by its more important to drink, then get your Protein in at this early stage of the sleeve you said "everything you drink/eat feels like a brick in your stomach??? what are you "eating" at 7 days out??? after my WLS - i was on Clear liquids for a week, then full liquids, puree, soft, then sllllllllllowly went on to solids for me, many others we couldn't tolerate anything substantial 6 days post up talk to your surgeon/NUT they are there to help you good luck kathy

would you like to get 20.00 of your Vitamins read below see you took the time to do a ticker, pic et al but i don't "think you are a really sleeve person, right" ???? this is a "no, no" post right this is my 2nd time seeing this "offer" from you!!! we're not supposed to advertise on this board KNOCK ir off, pretty please - you nice person kathy

Momoanomo sorry you've had some vomitting issues related with the PPI as OP, my surgeon prescibed prilosec - told me to contine taking - call if i were to have problems i don't see any reason for me to stop the med "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" please don't experiment with lowering the dosage, tapering/weaning yourself off the PPI speak to your doc about your vomitting issue, problems - thoughts of stopping the PPI let him tell you what to do about your medical situation doc is the professional, not us on the board listen to your surgeon and nut before you listen to others but............listen to what i say take care good luck kathy

frosty you didn't mention ie any problems of gas, vomitting :ph34r: hoping there were no issues - great!!!!! one thing we have in common is that we are all different ie peoples weight loss, how much you lose, how long it takes no set rules or promises i have seen some sleevers here have surgery on friday, and go back to work monday!!!! others are still tired a week later, and a week later and a............ its good that you were able to walk initially, but your body might just be rebelling saying, "hey i'm still sore" your tummy speaking again - "remember we just went through major surgery " i'm not ready for a 5K!!!!) "give me a break" ahhhhhhhh, words of wisdom, from you new tummy and the rest of your body walk around the house slowly, day by day - walking/slowly your body will tell you when it can take more walking/exercise maybe one day you'll just keep walking, and you'll find yourself in NY at my doorstep what a treat that would be for me!!! instead of coffee - we can share a Protein shake or two post surgery, most important thing is to continuously drink Water drink and drink, and drink some more gotta keep pushing those fluids even if its only a sip here or there, little bit at a time, slow and easy i agree with OP -you can't afford to get dehydrated protein is secondary to drinking in the early days in "NEWBIEHOOD" don't know if you work outside the home, have kids to care for - stuff like that.that................. try and pamper yourself as much as possible for a bit (naps et al) who deserves it more?? it might take awhile, but you will gradually feel better, stronger i'll bet my last $ on it!!!!! you are officially at the start line of the track gun just went off!!!! keep walking, there is no "finish line" with the sleeve you will be successful, attain your goal - but keep on keepin' on with your eating and drinking for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life you will continue for the rest of your healthier, happier life you will improve day by day good luck kathy

Sheril can only imagine how you must be feeling problems with ovaries, possible cyst, cancer must be scary i hope you have a support system - DH, mom, siblings et al having the hysterectomy will hopefully help/solve your possible problems i had a hysterectomy yearsssssssssss ago - don't remember any effect between weight gain and the surgery but............maybe meds you get for a bit, might cause weight gain first things first.............. have the surgery, get all fixed up - you must eat, drink and keep yourself strong don't worry about the POSSIBLE weight gain - take care of yourself with surgery first later, get back on the horse, you know what to do - I have confidence in you you lost 125 lbss i'm sure you will be able to continue your great weight loss, and feel terrific congrats on losing 125 lbs good luck with your surgery healing thoughts being sent your way hugggggs kathy

nsquared 114 lbs down!! how great are you!!!!! it does get harder to lose those last lbs - goes slower but it will happen check out the veterans board (if you haven't already) lots of different topics - people needing to lose a little more weight, trying to reach goal ASAP i know you will get there!!!! i can feel it in my bones keep up your great job/work kathy congrats

longtimecoming holy moley girlfriend my head is still spinning able to go in, get weighed, set up meetings, lab work, surgeon et al.............. doesn't usually happen that quickly!!! happy things are working out for you hope insurance approval goes well, and you will get an early DOS good luck kathy

emttina there was a recent thread about family/spouses getting sleeved together its amazing so many people go through this wonderful experience together between the two of you - giving each other well needed support!!!! can't get much better than that sending you both many many good thoughts you are broaching on an amazing journey there will be ups and downs, bumps in the road, but thats to be expected - its natural you have a couple of weeks prior to WLS you might find yourself getting anxious, nervous, excited all normal emotions take a deep breath, let it out - and WLS is over then your new life begins you will enjoy health, happiness and a longer life with the help of your new best friend the sleeve good luck to you both kathy

sheabh huh, what, oh your done??? oh no you made me so tired i nodded off!! so happy you had a wonderful experience in tiajuana i will be honest and say i would be weary about the travel out of country but so many OP tell of their wonderful experience in Mexico - so it sounds like you did great too!!! great pre-op weight loss weight gain after WLS? yep i've heard that but everything settled out, and you lost more glad your sister came along for the ride support is so helpful/important glad she enjoyed the food - and you enjoyed the aroma see, i can be long winded too!! did you nod off?? you are on your way towards health, happiness and a longer life continued best towards your great recovery - and all your future successes good luck kathy

msreaina 98 lbs down I'm holding the door wide open as you enter the century club don't have to hold door too wide - cuz you now can just "slide" in LOL you just entered onederland too more good news!!!! sorry you aren't getting the encouragement/support you should have my hubby was heavy when i met him - he never chose to lose weight :ph34r: but he's always been so supportive, and enjoys the new me, and some of the benefits that go along with smaller people is "DH??" overweight?? eating, going out to eat - large part of your lives that DH? enjoyed?? i've heard that there are men out there that specifically look for chubbier women??? (sounds terrible, hope i saidi that ok??) you are continuing your weight loss - doing so well!!!! don't let him interfere - sabatoge you OMG - don't listen to his unkind hurtful comments i never give advise about problems in relationships during and after WLS but ...... it sounds like his comments aren't gonna change/go away "maybe" you should think about whats important for YOU - and you must make a change in your life you deserve only the best - don't accept anything less!!!! great weight loss good luck with any/all choices/decisions kathy congrats

Beach Lover as mentioned, it refers to how people kindof "rate" your posts keep those #''s coming!! as soon as one million people love your posts, you get a free eggroll, and free protein shakes for the rest of your life i have trouble sleeping at night sometimes knowing that i only have 4 stars :ph34r: people have been shot for less!!!! 41 lbs down!!! WooHoo good luck on your trip through sleeveland much success being sent your way kathy

Mrs_Ashley such a sad but understandle thought i think many/most/all of us would run away from the camera now that you/me/we all feel better about ourselves, we aren't as afraid of that darn camera lovely pictures down 52 lbs!!!! great weight loss!!!! being in onederland too!!! keep up the good work love your words............... "excited to make new memories " kathy congrats

Sleeve Goddess wow now thats what i call hot pink!!!! i had to put on an old pair of sunglasses i also waited a few months to make sure they would fit!! down 40 lbs!!! this is quite an accomplishment so is fitting in those "hot pants!!! keep up the good job/work kathy congrats

Down 40 lbs Started by colcol, 34 minutes ago colcol ahhhhhh............... i can see in your face how happy you are!!! (even if thats an old pic - you still look lovely) i think many/most/all of us feel so much better about theirselves as we lose weight our health, happiness, self confidence "shows" with our new appearamce,attitude, and smiles keep up the great job (i know you will ) good luck kathy congrats

Anyone from Singapore jonching we all welcome you with open arms yet another great country heard from, love that!!! sorry not from singapore syracuse, ny but.....i was born in budapest, hungry - does that count? have "fun" going through all the pre-ops, blood work et al preparing you for WLS the emotions, nerves, excitement are normal for many/most/all people approaching "sleeveland" good luck with WLS speedy recovery kathy

indigo1991 OMG you don't look a day over 75 oh.....you are only 52!!! I would like to join you this january turning 52, but.....i will be turning 60 but.....don't "they" say that 60 is the new 40!!!!! oooops, sorry for my little hijack for you - sounding AND looking, but more importantly feeling 25 - how terrific is that!!!! I see you have lost about 1/2 a century (50 lbs) - now feeling 1/2 your age - turning 25...........sounds about right to me!!!!! you are continueing to find and enjoy your new healthier, happier life we ALL deserve the "good" life glad life is is getting better and better for you!!!! continued good luck happy 25th b'day i see the best coming this year, next year, and for the rest of your life lookin' good kiddo kathy congrats!!!!!

LipstickLady guilty but....are you just realizing that??? hanging around you guys for the past 20 months can make almmost anyone goofy kathy

A whole other world out there hey bud don't see enough of you of course when we do see you we are "seeing less and less of you i love reading all your posts filled with your new found happiness and excitement never look down - i see you are only going up, up and up some more health and fitness are such a "high" (little pun with climbing the mountain ) Life is good kathy

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