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@Alex Brecher hi hope you are having a nice day. i was "fooling" around with things, pushing this and that, and somehow accidentally changed my pic to someone else on the board. i don't remember her name, i was looking at her info, somewhere it said "change profile pic" i pushed and her pretty face is now impersonating me LOL she might be on the 10 most wanted list!! LOL oh no...................LOL can you fix? if you know this profile - please come out and identify yourself!! LOL also i am an old pro at a ticker. trying to fix ticker, and page comes up yellow stripes over items?? whatttttt? please help kathy

@Kay Ballance hey bud what is going on? you look so sad. tell me the problem. if you want to borrow one million $'s, i can't help!! but if you have any questions about WLS - "we" are here to help!love to answer questions, give info, give support big time!! have you already had WLS? what did or what are having/date etc. i'm so nosey LOL take care kathy

@NYSuperDuck hey slim you have a neck!! weight loss, "little" gain, now back to business with determination towards success. you initially lost 106 lbs!! woo hoo!! i know you can/will lose those few nasty lbs again. keep up the great job good luck kathy congrats

@chera what- what did you say?? great weight loss! you are aces keep up the good job i know you will!! kathy congrats

@mtatanna you are doing and looking great!! health, happiness/joy - what more could you ask for? answer - continued success take care kathy congrats

@PdxMan eeeek, what a wonderful surprise seeing you again you have made my day!!! sounds like every thing is going well! i was sleeved 5 months after you and they said it wouldn't last i fluctuate a few lbs at GOAL! keep up the good work, i know you will!! continued good health, happiness!! kathy congrats

@leonelbreton hey dude me again i failed math 101 i said in my prior post that you lost 88 lbs you actually lost total of 161 lbs!! wearing my dunce cap kathy congrats (again)

@Tth1974 raising hand up in the air while jumping here i am, here i am i was sleeved 5+ years ago December 15, 2011 life is going my way. always some pitfalls in the road - but i fluctuate 2-3 lbs at GOAL kathy congrats on your success

@ssflbelle words can't express how happy i am for you so i won't even try just know that i am in awe of your strength, determination and success keep up the amazing job big huggggs kathy

@PerfectlyImperfect thats great!!!! i tread carefully when i say, - IMO the gastric sleeve, esp (for me) is the best! (covering my assssets!!! - all the other WLS are great too) I was sleeved 5+ years ago. i never had any problems . i lost 105 lbs GOAL- and i am healthier, happier.look and feel great!! i also continue to be modest!!! LOL Good luck with with your new venture with your sleeve - hope you will be as happy and successful as /i am with the results!!! - kathy congrats

hey dude what can i say that hasn't already been said!!??? 88 lbs down - woo hoo party dance, party dance!! kathy congrats

@Ruby Tuesday welcome to this wonderful board your comment above is the correct way to think of WLS. - you are definitely on the right road to improve your quality of life!! start to jump through the hoops of insurance, get approved ASAP - then you are offfff. look at you go! good luck bud kathy

@Abbie719 hi newbie!! i love my sleeve, its been my best friend for almost 6 years. most people on the board regret not having the sleeve surgery years earlier. What are OP comments/concerns about the sleeve??? one of the main problems that go with the sleeve, is possible acid reflux. if you already have heartburn, its usually not advisable to go with the sleeve. and there is a possibility to get heart burn PO.- this might be something your "friends" are talking about. problems can happen with any surgery, (WLS et al) . it's ok for OP to give their thoughts/opinions about sleeve (or any WLS) - listen "briefly" to OP, then politely tell them to go jump in the lake ooooops - i mean tell them you appreciate their words/ thoughts, but you are still making a decision. - if that doesn't work - THEN tell them to jump in the lake LOL - remember - opinions are like arshollllles - we all have one!! continue to research, read board,ask more questions from doc/NUT knowledge is power- at the end of the day YOU are the one that has to come to a decision and live with it!! (being biased i vote for the sleeve)any day of the week, and twice on sunday!! good luck for the rest of your healthier,happier, longer life!! kathy

@NikkiPen thanx for coming to my rescue with your explanation being 63 years YOUNG, i am brilliant and do look great, i am also very modest LOL PS when i say the above, i really am kidding - kind of kathy

i feel stupid, but at least i look great LOL kathy

@Dashofpixiedust8 your #s are staggering!! 540 to 248.6!! holy moly keep UP the good work while your weight continues to go DOWN!! kathy congrats @Iconcinnity hey bud no such thing as little victories you are showing 2 NSV's first - you wisely chose the sleeve 2nd - you are seeing a great new # continue good luck kathy congrats

@Tiamka i "remind" myself how bad i used to feel and look, and how great i feel and look now really DOES work for me (sometimes!) as for you my friend - remind yourself you've lost 93 lbs!! many lbs to follow. soon to be entering onderland. i can only imagine how hard nipping those feelings/thoughts of yummy foods. Damnnn the torpedoes and donuts. full speed ahead!! you are getting stronger and stronger every day -i have confidence that you will turn your head away from all those carbs, sugars, fats etc. if you can't do that, nobody can!! hope every day gets better and better good luck kathy

@Half-Tum hey dude why did you leave 3 days PO against medical advise? hope all is well good luck for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy

@BrownEyedBeauty wow, you've come a llllllllong way baby!! lookin' good chic keep up the great job. while your weight goes down keep on keepin' on!! kathy congrats

@gmanbat awwwww, you are the sweetie!!! i think we are forming the mutual admiration club kathy

@gmanbat hey dude nice to see you again sorry it's under these circumstances knowing the/your problem is half the solution! stand tall, head held high i KNOW you'll work hard again, and reach GOAL. i always loved seeing/reading your posts. you were/are always helpful, thoughtful - and one heck of a nice guy!!! you worked hard after WLS achieving GOAL. it might be hard now "coming home" here - looking for support.- but you did it!!! you take care - anxious to read more from you. welcome good luck kathy

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@momof2littleones hi there you are all set to start your journey!! popscicles, protein shake, measuring cups, two more special things you need - PATIENCE and DETERMINATION !!! ready for a great ride -few bumps ahead, mostly smooth sailing, sorry you will be on your own going to the hospital. hopefully one or more of your friends can be more available to help you PO - you can lean on them for support- find a support group PO (your doc's office should be able to help you) finding a group, you will meet OP that are at your stage as a NEWBIE - you can grow up together. meeting people that are further out with WLS is also good (hear their experiences, get info) good luck bud speedy recovery kathy

@Dixie02 i went back to "work" the second i left the hospital my occupation.................. RETIRED good luck with your sleeve surgery speedy recovery kathy

hi all i am proudly telling you that i'm 5 .5 year PO 4.5 years GOAL with my sleeve!! It's a wonderful feeling i continue to use the information i learned as a NEWBIE especially drinking water - and protein i still "usually" use small utensils, small plate eat slowly, and chew a little at a time. don't like to go to restaurants any more - but when i do, i also don't deprive myself. i ALWAYS ask waiter/waitress for a take home container when she brings my food out. immediately put 1/2 away before i eat. i continue to follow my plan "most" of the time. i'm not perfect - then again one thing that keeps me at GOAL (2-3) lb fluctuate - is remembering my past weight, how unhappy i was,. never will go back there again!! keep up the good work you are doing great - i know you will be a continued success congrats and good luck kathy