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that way i could/would have given myself a leg up with the weight loss practiced Water rules,eaten small bites etc why didn't i do the above??? i guess i wanted to live my last few days of my life before sleeve should have done pre-op - my new life would have already started no prob - me and my new life have arrived!! out with the old........... kathy

@@teacherjen my doc told me i don't have to do a pre-op diet when i asked him why, he merely said "he didn't believe in them" ?? i was also concerned. - only read that OP have pre-op diet i was surprised when i periodically read from OP didn't have pre-op diet good to know that i wasn't alone i've always regretted that i didn't put myself on some pre-op diet ie doing liquids on my own - oh well, hindsight good luck kathy

@@anonmom referring to your post #11 i'm excited for you good for you on not giving up Perseverance - you got it!!! you've already met with one dr how did it go?? do tell Inquiry minds want to know good luck kathy

@@wyndy1 listen to wise words of @@erp i taught her everything she knows No weight loss in three (3) weeks THAT is the beginning of an official stall like gas, this too shall pass!! LOL "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It!!" good luck kathy

@@TheCurvyJones howdy back at ya!! Nice to see a "new", oldie in the neighborhood you reached goal losing 128 lbs!! terrific VETS come and go but the good ones always come back!! looking forward to your "words of wisdom" kathy

i luv luv luv Peanut Butter i eat it by the spoonful or finger full this food is a big trigger for me it's been over 5 years in my life no peanut butter bang - can't trust myself if you were me would you trust you?! (think about it LOL) kathy

@@thisbouquet welcome, welcome, welcome problems, problems, problems what a way to join this group we're glad you are here sorry you came out of surgery being told you didn't have sleeve can't even imagine how disappointing and upsetting that was doc said no sleeve does that mean NO other WLS could be done? (ie gastric bypass, RNY) you've gone through this process for over a year most everyone on the board will say that too WLS is worth waiting for continue to talk to your doc about different surgeries talk to another dr too get a 2nd opinion hope things work out sooner than later good luck kathy

@@wyndy1 you've "ONLY" lost 19.3 in first month!! 1.66 lbs average a day!! you are not losing weight slowly many OP are turning green with envy don't complain, or wish you had lost more weight someone might come over and bop you over the head!! you really are doing great!! keep up the good work Celebrate each of those lbs lost good luck kathy

@@Gina42 NO having heartburn/gerd PO after sleeve happens a lot some people might be heartburn free for a while then develop it after a period of time (one year, two, etc) i am two (2) months shy of 5 years PO sleeve never had gerd!! good luck kathy

@@txdiva @@Bufflehead (oh wise one!!) is correct looking into the gastric bypass is a good idea do some research about gerd w/bypass vs sleeve talk to your doc about your concerns good luck kathy

@ssflbelleme sorry you are in such pain that sounds terrible did/are you take pics during your loss? showing rashes or whatever that way will PS might be covered by Insurance have you spoken with a PS yet talking about plans for skin removal probably more than one surgery, right?? good luck rooting for you you've been such a success/inspiration keep up the good work while the weight goes down!!! kathy

@@gustavio these OP probably/might have started the gym at a much heavier weight how do you think they got skinny?!! they probably were also self-conscious they kept going back to the gym, and got healthier while they were loosing lbs they might have had the same thoughts you did keep going back to gym treadmill, other machines good idea asking trainer to explain the machines to you still kindof scared Get Over It i bet you can do this!! (i put $20.00 down on your success)!! good luck bud kathy

@uncle kletis Yes we all did!! Welcome Welcome Welcome I just added your name as my new friend nice to meet you!!! we have a secret handshake you need to learn lol do you have DOS yet? are you having the sleeve? we love answering/reading/supporting others read questions/replies from this board watching u-tube is useful to Knowledge is Power good luck Kathy

@@Nursenia i just added you as a friend kathy

@@Diva Taunia green with envy i saw Aretha on tv a while back she looked amazing with her weight loss has she kept it off? (i hope so) you lost 155 lbs (don't look at me, i didn't take them! ) GOAL!! you are aces keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@ella37 4 days PO you might be retaining fluids from the IV your weight hasn't changed yet but you are not in an official stall a stall happens when you haven't lost any weight in at least 3 weeks don't get ahead of yourself in worry you'll start loosing weight, in its own time newbies don't know what to expect immediately PO re read your post - sounds like you know whats going on couple days after i was sleeved my mom called me. she was in a whisper and said, did your underpants fall to the floor?! (2 days PO) OP (whether person who had WLS or family/friend) don't know people will loose at first - then through their journey too calm down, try not to worry or get frustrated there will be plenty of time for that later! good luck kathy

@@helenpgh just saw this post from a couple of months ago hope your health and happiness have gone up while your weight continues to go down keep up the good work kathy

@@carmenlw3 above was written response #10 sounds like she understands good to go no more chicken!!! kathy

@@LipstickLady just saw this similar thread from august 2014 thought i'd repost is that ok? or are you going to kick me to the curb http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/315715-why-are-some-weight-loss-surgery-patients-so-clueless/page-15

@@Sleeversista a sweetie!! no longer a newbie you are an "in betweener" (new made up word) when you grow up you'll become a VET!! welcome welcome welcome continue to read the board many questions/answers will apply to you!! keep up the good work kathy

@@otillie03103 holy moly girlfriend you look amazing!! wonderful transformation keep up the good job for the rest of you healthier, happier life kathy congrats

@@bellasmommy99 you need a shave!! wonderful pic you are looking great keep up the good job kathy congrats

@@Elode ohhhhh, you were gone? missed you bud always nice to see "less and less" of you huggggggs kathy

@@Shell Renewed it can be hard to eat correctly/wisely away from home this is your first "test" do YOUR best for now, that's what matters "hope for the best, expect the worst" losing 24 lbs NSV's with the flight sitting more comfortably dinner tray seat belt more energy both airplane ride, and your new life up up and away good luck kathy congrats

@@ebonymc the above two (2) phrases say it all! great attitude!!! lapband is no longer useful to you, now painful getting revision surgery is great out with the old, in with the new sorry your diabetes is so out of control this health issue (others too) should improve or disappear PO 60 years old too late??............ NO WAY - never too late age doesn't matter i turned 58 years OLD a couple of months PO I will be turning 63 years YOUNG in January I will be 5 years post sleeve in December have/had been maintaining (fluctuating a bit) now i must/will lose the extra 6 lbs i put on a few months ago your as young as you feel 60 is the new 40 good luck kathy http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/417-sixties/