ProudGrammy

@@JF814 your system/tummy have been through a lot these past few days YOU'VE been through a lot being a little weak goes with the territory glad you are trying to drink as many protein shakes as possible water too - you can't afford to get dehydrated don't push/rush things relax, rest, rest and then rest some more if you have little kids, hopefully someone can help or you could always have them play in traffic!! no rush to get back to work if you must return, try and go 1/2 days ease back into things you should take care of you for now you deserve some TLC you will feel better and stronger as time goes on good luck kathy

@@JP479 hey dude welcome, welcome, welcome use all your excitement and energy on your trip through WLS land there's lots of good reading on the board you'll hear experiences from other people information, good thoughts, opinion, suggestions too but.......a word to the wise - at the end of the day, ONLY listen to whatever your NUT/doc tells you (me too of course ) good luck kathy

feels like you all are my family.❤ ahhhh, back at ya bud!!! always nice to get new fresh blood in the group you newbies are the best people will voice opinions, thoughts, ideas, suggestions, info, and their private experiences listen to everyone (especially me ) "Knowledge is power"!!! like all families, we "sometimes" have disagreements shake things up a bit, we don't want things to get too boring!!! LOL at the end of the day, only listen to your NUT (nutritionist) and DOC their the ones in the know see you around the neighborhood good luck kathy welcome welcome welcome

@@anonmom that's great!!! wonderful updatgte glad you found a dr that will perform WLS A dr is allowed to choose his patients just like a patient is allowed to choose his doc but.................doesn't seem right to deny people for mental health issues going on vacation?? did you forget something??? well, well, well.... you forgot to send me an invitation!!! maybe it got lost in the mail??!! next year, ok?? (hint, hint!! LOL) enjoy getting ready for vaca more importantly WLS you'll be happier than you could have dreamed of hope approval goes without a hitch!! good luck kathy

@@RockinRobin59 just saw your above post very timely!! i try to buy Halloween candy i don't like unfortunately it's harder and harder to find LOL i like to see the cute l'ttle trick or treaters too sweet!!! especially the little princesses and pirates i was emptying garbage baskets from rooms today in my DH basket, there were a bunch of little mars, m&m's bags etc DH needs to lose weight, he won't though!! at least i didn't see the candy before/after candy leftovers i "hid" them from myself kathy

@@mstrice NO i was losing hair slow, but steady didn't know when it would stop hair was looking awful, bare spots etc finally decided to get it shaved off i was in charge very empowering little different though i was going through chemo and breast cancer we're talking 18 years ago still around to tell my story "I'm still standing" (elton john) hope for your DOS sooner than later!! good luck kathy

maybe it's the computer operator!! sorry bud, you left yourself wide open!! i can't stop myself sometimes glad problem has been resolved @@summerset @@Ken S. - still friends? kathy

@@Polarbearwifey sounds like you have the ""heeby jeebeys" (2nd cousin to nerves)!! LOL have you been waiting long for your approval?? waiting is a drag, but you don't have a choice "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It" hopefully you'll get a positive response shortly keep bugging docs office about paperwork make sure they sent it!!! you asked, "Am I normal?" hmmmm, can't speak to that good luck kathy

@@poginut oooops i meant to say 75 lbs just checking to see if you were listening keep up the great job while your weight goes down kathy congrats

@@rydersmama a pics worth a thousand words!! this past year will be something to always remember maintenance is/can be hard i know you'll continue to be successful you've already accomplished so much keep up the great job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@iam_yamii ok guy and gals back to original question ok??? i don't think chips are ok'd by a doc check with NUT yum yum on the potato chips can't control my intake so i just sustain better than eating a whole bag (ahhhhh the good ol' days!!) i don't like Guacamole you've gotten some good responses happy 3 week surgiversary good luck kathy

@@vannababyy22 give me a Quest double chocolate chunk Atkins Caramel Double Chocolate Crunch Bar i'll follow you anywhere!!! Protein Bars are a hhhhhhhuge trigger for me i used to eat them too often i'd rather not eat them at all (sometimes i "force" myself to have one LOL) btw - these protein bars have 0 calories 0 fat, 0 sugar, 0 carbs (in my dreams ) llllllots of good taste good luck kathy

@@poginut 65 lbs down isn't too shabby!! keep up the good work nice to see you kathy congrats

Fun fact. I've just been informed that 75% of people on this site don't like me. Here's to my 25% peeps! (status from @@Babbs) @@Babbs i'm in the 25% that loves you others do too!! hope all is well above is nothing to do with thread just wanted to say it LOL @proudgrammy aka kathy

@@jenn1 when you got it, flaunt it!!! even if you are all hot and sweaty you are looin' great i know that's not officially you but i know you look like her you go girl kathy

@@Elode this is a test did you receive

@@Ssze1109 you must get 64 oz liquid in a day non alcoholic LOL not necessarily water most NUTS count Protein shake in your liquid daily amount warm, cool, room temperature are also good to try try crystal light it has some flavor, and might work for you good luck kathy

@ http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/205249-frequently-asked-questions/ this should be required reading for newbies et al lots of good info feel free to type any other questions good luck kathy

@@_Kate_ woo hoo!! party dance GOAL!!! starting the new year with skin surgery life doesn't get much better than this!! keep up the great job good luck kathy congrats

@@trekker954 a little confusion/questions are fine that shows you realize you aren't a know it all!!! you know you have plenty to learn knowledge is power talk to NUT again about your eating time periods/situation explain reasoning you might want to eat more often as far as when to stop eating.... my NUT told me early on eat til your full, then stop 2 bites earlier!! LOL little side joke one guy on the bus asks someone when he should get off for WLS street other guy says, watch me get off, then you get off two stops before i'm sure you are doing great keep up the good work good luck kathy

@@RosieCheeks as you lose weight, most parts/areas of your body "shrink" including your feet while you are losing from your feet (swelling etc) loose skin/excess weight from feet area will disappear therefore your feet/shoe size will be smaller good luck kathy

@@brather i will be 5 years PO sleeve next month STILL have one GNC lean shake (swiss chocolate ) 25 gr Protein premixed in 14 oz btl yum yum Dannon Lite and Fit yogurt is on top of my list i eat those 1 pkg serving tuna fish (premixed) baby bell cheese scrambled eggs cottage cheese the above are a few examples that might help you good luck happy eating kathy

@@rozay55 ask your doc he is the one to listen to (and me too of course ) "mary" or "tom" might hear different responses from their docs one doc might say you can walk for a little while PO others might have you wait a few weeks always ONLY listen to your doc good luck kathy

@@mbuczkowski 5 year sleeve surgiversary (next month12/15/16) SW 345 lbs present 135-140 5'3 work with the sleeve and it will work with/for you good luck bud kathy

@@Dashofpixiedust8 you have done amazing one year PO!! YOU are amazing can't imagine the difference/changes in your life i don't know what to say i'm speechless that doesn't happen too often continued success kathy congrats