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fpmr96a good for you, becoming more active prior to surgery you sound so "gun ho"!!! if you want to continue to prepare yourself for WLS, maybe you could try a couple of the below stop drinking about 15-30 minutes before you eat stop drinking Water while you eat do not drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat drink at least 64 oz a day cut your food into bite sized pieces chew thoroughly put utensil down in between bites eat very sllllllowly you could start measuring your food these are just a few examples that you must follow post-op you have a great attitude i see your healthier, happier, longer life in your near future you will do great!!!! take care good luck kathy

ashbhey you are doing magnificent!!!! great pics Onderland??? OMG - you are so close!!!! its wonderful the support, compliments you are getting!!! makes you feel terrific right???? keep looking forward to your new healthier, happier and longer life!!!! keep up the great job/work kathy congrats

bigbeauty78 this must be a difficult time for you - wanting the sleeve - doc pushing for the lapband doc sounds pretty adament that he prefers the lapband even if he DOES say ok to the sleeve - i can't help but think his heart isn't into it i wouldn't want "that" doc to have my life in his hands repeating what others have said - many docs don't want to do the lapband anymore there must be a good reason years ago, it was either gastric bypass or the lapband - they were both supposed to be terrific we know of the malabsorption problems with the gastric bypass and the lapband has so many problems, erosion et al (to be fair, i never had the lapband - but i hear all these awful things concerning the procedure) conversion from lapband to sleeve??? hmmmm, why do you think so many OP have this done if there were no problem with the lapband??? we're the sleeve board, so we're all biased towards the sleeve, but................ we all made the wise decision to have the sleeve, cuz its the best (and so are we ) just that your doc is trying to pull you towards the lapband i would run/not walk away from his offic there are many surgeons in the sea find one who likes the sleeve - (that shouldn't be hard to to do) good luck with your sleeve procedure!!!! you will love it take care kathy

cartmansnj party dance - party dance!!!!! WooHoo!!!! so happy for you down 134 lbs thats terrific keep up the great job/work (I know you will ) look forward to seeing less and less of you kathy congrats

Phoenix you are doing great we look forward to getting any and all NSV's keeping a scrapbook, photos et al - is great my big regret about my WLS is that i didn't keep track of what was going on pre-op and continue. with NSV's and stuff........... so....you're taking over, where i should have started great that you will be keeping those important records!!!!! congrats on losing 20+ lbs since WLS take care continued good luck kathy

Fiddleman i don't have that problem/bad weather - desire to snack more i wanted to comment on food and weather for me i live in syracuse, ny (unlike many lucky OP that live in sunny CA) when the weather is nice and hot for 2-3 months - life is so much easer/better for me i drink twice as much Water as "required" i am not that hungry and i always eat lighter food just an FYI kathy

jennasmom welcome, welcome, welcome i never had to do purees', can't help you there.....but didn't want to ignore you either hopefully someone else will come along with top notch recipes congrats on WLS good luck kathy

darlingkassy welcome gotta tell you girlfriend .....don't misunderstand, but........... you are "everyones" worst nightmare!!!! seeing a fellow sleever gain back their weight but.........its good to confirm/show us that it is possible to gain the weight back!!!!egads :ph34r: many/hopefully most people realize weight gain back is possible we tell ourselves it can't happen - but most of know better we have to work hard with all the rules we followed earlier so we can maintain i think its good to hear stories like yours, because it makes me/most of us realize that working with the sleeve is a must for the rest of our lives we always knew that - but i think many/some NEWBIES think once the weight is off - its permanent well it IS permanent - as long as we follow the lifestyle with water/protein et al that we've been taught I think many/most VETS are more aware/scared of gaining weight back knowing that there is/could be a prob with weight gain, is half the battle I/us most/all of us have always yo yo'd not able to keep the weight off now we are finally being given theis "tool" of the sleeve - we must abide by all the rules forever and a day!!!! guess i'm just repeating this to myself - because its so important - and i'm trying to convince myself of something i already know (about the possibility of weight gain) we've all gone through so much to lose this weight - KEEP it off my meds, comorbities are gone - i never want to go backwards!!!! I can't physically/mentally afford to go back to my old lifestyle I have in the past said this "spiel" to myself - to remind myself to stay on track!!!!! we/me still goof up sometimes - but hopefully/usually bounce back soon now............to finally answer your question darlingkassy :wub: my suggestion to you/and any of us in the future who fell off the wagon,,,,,,, go back to basics with the Protein shake drink as much Water as you can maybe stay on liquids only for a week - full liquids for another week this will give you that push, to start your weight loss again when back on solids - chew everything to death, eat very very slowly stop drinking about 30 minutes before you eat never drink with meals don't drink for about 45 minutes before you eat again drink at least 64 oz of H20 a day!!!! i'm repeating these essential rules in case you don't remember them, since its been a while since you were doing things correctly do some exercise - walking is great if you are just getting back into the groove glad you came here - we all do support each other, thats the name of the game the first step is the hardest and you made it by coming back here, realizing you have a problem, and wanting to go forward you can do this!!!! come back with any and all questions i'll be on the lookout for you glad you are here good luck kathy

dpeeler28 I am sure you are NOT the only one that has some problems attaining goal within the year but.................. good that you realize that you gotta get away from those bad habits (easier said than done!!) 1/2 the battle in fixing a problem - is acknowledging it, then running with it!!!! you have 16 lbs til goal - you will get there!!!! BUT once you get there.............. your "battle" is going to continue you will have to be strong and keep obeying the "rules" (Water et al) most/all of us have been successful losing the weight time and time again the hard part is keeping the weight off (i never could ) gotta stay strong - and eat and drink correctly!!! ok - end of lecture you'll get to goal sooner than later stop your bad/old habits - or else!!!!! happy surgiversary!!!! 81 lbs gone!!!! keep up the good job good luck kathy congrats

KatieOkieDokie hey bud - nice to see you again of course you can do this!!!!! never doubted you for a second wow - you lost 69 lbs before WLS - and 54 over the past 3.5 months???? total recent weight loss of 123 lbs!!!! OMG i just fainted!!!! Phew, since weight loss i can get up off the floor easier holy moly girlfriend!!!! - you are doing grrrrrrrrrreat!!!! i get it that being in twoderland is going to be a gigantic special achievement You KNOW you will get there it will happen sooner than later when it does happen - open your window, and give me a yell!!!!! i am 5'3 i agree with ejsfanatic i always thought "petite" meant you were litte and cute!! LOL wait a minute - NOW I am little and cute but you know what i meant i am spoiling myself - and have brought a couple of pair of new jeans to the seamstress don't know which end is up on a needle nice to see you back on the board take care keep up the great work kathy congrats

JessicaDiane oh, no - i hope you don't mean me???? i "think" you can only officially block a person from writing you a PM try not to waste your time and/or energy being upset with an invisible person that unofficially lets her "win" kudos on losing 48 lbs keep up the good work good luck kathy

gmanbat LMAO this 59 1/2 year YOUNG proud grammy is right there with ya!!!!!! welllll......... kathy

diana89131 your weight loss is right on target sorry i can't respond to your problem of losing 3 lbs - gaining 2 back??? but you still lost 1 lb..... and thats what counts some/many peoples expect, hope that will lose their 75, 100, etc lbs over night not gonna happen but thats ok your weight goes DOWN while your spirits go UP take care continued good luck kathy

actingnurse hey dude sorry you feel so down i think we've all/many/most of us have been "there" "only" lost X amount of weight - want that # to be larger you've consistently lost at least 10 lbs per month, 9 lbs - and now 4.5 some/many people would kill for that last # you are doing fantastic - really you are!!!! would i lie to you?? in my case I was eating about 800-900 calories at 7 months NUT told you to eat 1100-1200 calories???? keep doing what he/she says - she's the boss chin up, chin up - come on!! i said CHIN UP!!!! now............don't you feel better congrats on losing 88 lbs take care keep up the great job good luck kathy

lotti yep, bread is one of those carbs that we "hate" to love 61 lbs down !!!! thats great!!!!! you are doing terrific!!!! keep up the good job/work good luck kathy congrats

Ljones1 glad you enjoyed the support group they are good to go to for obvious reasons i never went much so, this is a case of do what i say, not as i do the NUT coming up next week??? you are one step closer WLS is around the corner good luck in going towards health, happiness and a longer life with your new best friend the sleeve kathy

N.S.V. (Non scale Victory) elevator doors opened car was very full, so i was gonna wait for the next one someone said something like "come on in, you are little enough" kathy

JanelB hi there i am a 2 fisted "water" drinker only!!! check w/your doc before you have anything you have alcohol as in many other things, all doctors have different opinions on when you should be allowed that first drink as you lose more and more weight, your tolerance should decrease you might get "drunk" or tipsy sooner than later good luck CHEERS kathy

Triker oh my goodness love hearing when friends/family are having WLS at the same time wonderful to be their for each other - support et al one week from thursday - 8/8/13 a day you will never forget the first day of the rest of your life congrats to you and wifey!!!!! good luck speedy recovery kathy

jasleeve............... Cleaning my ears and glasses....... is that really you???? did i hear you correctly???? you lost 140 lbs!! OMG - it really is you!!!!!, it is you!!!! lookin' good chic!!!! i'm sure you've been very busy ( you are preggo ) feeling healthy, happy, all that stuff we all deserve to be you've been through a lot this past year and a half always feel so bad when people have any problems from surgery you went to hel l and back you finally made it to the "other side" - i knew you would!!!! glad things finally turned around and you are enjoying life in a few months bringing a beautiful healthy he/she i can only imagine that it might/will be hard eating during and especially after pregnancy i'm sure you will probably lurk around the preggo board - and then make your voice heard!!!! don't be such a stranger!!!!! pop in any time with your updates and input for newbies especially best wishes to you/and yours especially that beautiful "NEWBIE" of a baby coming soon to a theater near you!! take care good luck kathy

New life congrats on realizing YOU are the one thats important not letting your family make your decision hope insurance does cover you glad you are going forward with WLS best of luck kathy

Triker Let me be the 1rst to welcome you into sleeveland i/most people had many mixed feelings prior to WLS being nervous is at the top of the list you are going to be starting your new life after being sleeved you will be on the way to health and happiness try to calm down a bit (easier said than done ) we are all different post surgery with our recovery, weight loss - life in general never ever compare yourself to others people have been shot for less follow all the rules - always, always listen to your NUT and surgeon drink plenty of Water (at least 64 oz) do not drink for about 45 minutes after you eat never drink with your meal chew each bite thoroughly!!!! and eat slllllowly good luck kathy

dzylizz nice to see you now glad you were able to follow the great/simple instructions by vegasneon you posted a nice informative profile too hint/hint/hint......... to all NEWBIES et al PLEASE put up a ticker and post a profile makes it easier for people to answer your important questions not to mention i/we are nosey - want to know all about you good luck kathy

herrera71 Welcome to VSG board OMG -- you are definitely a survivor!!!! so sorry you went through so much multiple surgeries/ problems??? you are definitely a trooper still being glad that you had the WLS the ends justify the means??? at 3 1/2 months - how are you feeling now?? 76 lbs gone - wonderful keep up the good work you've gone hopefully through the worst i see good things in your future towards health and happiness good luck kathy

dustin551 hey dude - i remember you and your post/story glad platelets went back up WLS next week - WooHoo your new life is beginning I see health and happiness towards a longer life with your sleeve good luck speedy recovery kathy