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@@bellabeans possibly to both questions many people have a few stalls others have more frequent stalls i don't think having a stall, has anything to do with how much weight you've lost (1 or 7+ lbs) your stall is now over, following all the rules etc you should continue to loose but...............eventually you might have another stall, and so on, and so forth you are NOT on an OFFICIAL stall if you haven't lost weight for 2,3+ days you ARE on an OFFICIAL stall when your weight hasn't changed in 3+ weeks congrats on loosing 7 lbs keep up the good work kathy

@@Havasumoma first off, medicare is considered your primary insurance then..........if you have other ins., its your secondary ie i have BCBS from my employer or am i mistaken and you mean your docs office doesn't accept medicare? make phone calls, find another place that does take medicare call other docs offices you won't end up with doc you initially wanted might take a lot of research - but don't give up you should be able to fix this never give up!!!! good luck kathy

hi all hi anyone out there in bariatric land? i'm having the sleeve, but hearing from anyone that had lapband or gastric bypass would be great. how are you doing with food intake? what do you eat? etc. i don't know how this chat room (or any) works - help!! i just read/saw the above post from august 2011 response to above thread today is Wednesday October 19, 2016 i wrote it about 4 months pre-op being a newbie, ahhhhh memories look at me now cute as a button!!! kathy @@Babbs @@LipstickLady

@@Malin you'll always look 20 to me good luck kathy

@@Malin mom continues to do great with her weight loss!! that's great but......after a few years she still has problems!! she sadly has/had health issue still i think she is concerned you might have similar problems/issues but no two people have the same experience with WLS remind her that you are confident and feel all will be well for you you are at a young age, health and weight are not good but - not terrible but you want to nip this in the bud!!! most people on this board have the regret they didn't have surgery years ago keep reading about the surgery so you can say something positive against her negativity listening to your moms situation/respecting her opinions are great end of day - being a "grown women" (early 20s?) YOU must make your own decision don't let ANYONE try and change your mind not even mom!! good luck kathy

@@teedsg what????? i never heard of such a thing!!! talk to office again is it possible you misunderstood something??? good luck with WLS or not kathy

@@Candygyrl i do agree about missing many foods then i remember.... those foods + are what "helped" me get heavy kathy

i will miss absolutely nothing

@@Havasumoma i will be 5 years old in two (2) months i lost 105 lbs 4 years ago reaching GOAL never had any complications/problems last few months i am fluctuating a gain pushing 10 lbs i know i can/WLL lose those 10 lbs that's my story and i'm stickin' to it!!! good luck kathy

@@Pipergurl no problems here, but wanted to respond sorry you have the stricture you called doc a few times about prob he didn't do anything - thought you would be alright?? they are thinking of another surgery? would they change to gastric bypass 2nd surgery would be covered due to your excessive problems?? hope things move a long in the right direction DOS sooner than later when were you sleeved? good luck kathy

hi Tex, in the evening i feel like Pavlof's dog when bell rings, he runs and eats his dog food when the tv goes on I "sometimes" run to the kitchen don't keep bad foods around usually i'll grab my Lite and Fit Greek Yogurt luv, luv the blueberry healthy food is great but not if you go overboard on example Protein bars i can eat 2 slowly without much of a problem @@Sai - maybe you and i should talk on the phone while we're watching my 600 lb life LOL knowing the problem is half the solution good luck to us both kathy

@@WLSResources/ClothingExch ok, ok - you caught me!! Pinocchio has nothing over my little nosey!! LOL not sure after all my posts if anyone believes me and my silliness!! after all, i frequently take an extra silly pill instead of my Vitamins i'll try try again to pull the rug over everyone's head (especially you WLS) kathy

RNMomof4 i think your description of steri strips/tape is what i had the stitches dissolved nothing doc needed to remove the tape did come off gradually after showering a few days that's my story and i'm stickin' to it once it was almost totally off, i peeled it off @@WLSResources/ClothingExch said What do I know? ahhhhh bud you know a lot you are very smart after all, you like me as a computer buddy, right the three (3) of us are just having a nice discussion sounds like there isn't one "right" explanation surgeons and NUT are all different (sound like a familiar response) we all listen to what are doc/NUT says that's my story and i'm stickin' to it!!!! kathy

@@doxaholic hey bud!!! yes i did sweat a lot before surgery the worst place in the whole wide world i sweated wait for it, here it comes my inner thighs they would always rub together felt terrible, terrible things got much better after surgery my first summer was 6 months PO my thighs were very happy!!! i was in heaven!!! it can/will happen to you too good luck kathy

@Lowes Welcome Welcome Welcome!!! i see this is your first post nice to meet you you'll probably have lots of questions read the boards you'll see OP asking similar questions to yours we're here to answer questions and give support your life is about to change for the good I understand your nerves doc will be working on you soon - borrrrrring LOL take a power nap tomorrow during surgery sweet dreams kathy

@@Raynbolite Knock it Off!!! LOL you are right today is a new day start over eating correctly, minus the grazing Knowing the problem, is half the solution frequent discussions about stretching the sleeve will it or not i was told the sleeve will not stretch it can never go back to its original size during surgery there is a part of your tummy that is cut out ("they/we" call it the stretchy part!!) it is hard not eating (grazing) at times but, for your success - follow that rule and all the others i know you can do this i'm watching you stay strong good luck bud kathy

@@KristenLe it's about time!!!! i have read many of your posts/responses you are ready, willing and able to be sleeved i know you are prepared let doc do all the work sweet dreams during surgery good luck bud kathy

i won 4 million dollars playing BINGO!!! ok, ok it was really $400.00 but that still would buy lots of Protein shakes and protein bars!!! kathy

@@WLSResources/ClothingExch @@RNMomof4 you two are such smartie pants LOL thanx for your info/explanation GMTA kathy

@@MickiinFL my doc told me not to touch them til they were ready to fall off i wasn't allowed a shower til the 2nd day PO during the shower, it gradually got looser - but i wasn't supposed to pull it off after a couple days, shower, they were "peeling" i helped them along good luck speedy recovery kathy

bbbbbboring repetitive response i primarily drink ice cold Water GNC Total Lean shake 25 gr Protein luv my pre-mixed 14 oz bottle @@Elode hey bud peak a boo, i see you!! come back more often hope all is well kathy

@@NikkiRT wow - so happy things are going nice and smooth it good for newbies to hear other newbies success early PO OP (newbies) seem to hear/remember bad stories/problems then they get nervous/scared hopefully many newbies are reading your words seeing your easy recovery (drinking going well too) you are understandably excited/looking forward to things you can only imagine what's in store for you next i'm gonna keep it a secret you'll be amazed at all your NSV's (non sleeve victories) ie riding an airplane without a seat extender!! good luck kathy

@@BobScott third time is a charm people love success stories your transformation is amazing health and happiness go hand in hand for you keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier and happier life you/we all deserve only the best kathy congrats

@@facebro29 sorry today is a bummer of a day i don't think two (2) people can have the same "normal" what might be going on for you always - could be very different from someone else but both are normal/right for the individual nausea/weakness are both common/"normal" feelings for many you are very early post op the good thing about your bad days..... you have experienced good days follow you are sooooo early PO, different days you will have ups and downs what are you eating at 12 days PO? you are on soft foods?? you are already feeling nausea be careful how you drink sip sllllowy, take a few breaths/breaks "forcing" yourself to drink is good especially the necessary Protein drinks drink as much Water as possible too drinking too fast is not good and if you rrrrreallllly feel like you might get sick pushing/forcing is one thing but cleaning up "water vomit " yech!! you will eventually find YOUR normal feel better sooner than later good luck kathy

@@tess170 i will be 5 years sleeve PO in a couple of months husband still waiting for the go ahead kidding guys!! LOL if i weren't, do you really think i would tell you!!! LOL kathy