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@@Thucydides you are the man!!!! weight loss, whether it be 26 lbs or 261 is wonderful look at you now you are standing in the middle of the room all eyes are on you in awe wonderful job keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life i know you will good luck kathy

@@Inner Surfer Girl i never thought the day would come, but................. i disagree with you!!! i hated, hated, hated the blueberry muffin!! yeach, it did taste just like blueberry in a Protein bar - tasted a little funny double chocolate chunk - now that's what i'm talkin' about!! VERY dangerous for me, addicting!! ISG, still friends?? kathy

@@anjoroge welcome welcome welcome!!!! we alllll have that weight "issue" in common - brings us together! you'll fit right in!!! nice to meet you you still have time to learn many things Knowledge is POWER!!! (you heard it here first ) people often do experience many emotions you are about to start a new life ie getting married, new job, becoming a parent et al NOW you are on the road to WLS!! you will probably read questions from OP that you were also curious about - ask your questions too Much to learn, lots of rules important to remember for your future DO NOT eat pizza or steak the 2nd day PO private joke from the boards - you'll understand soon enough hope you get your DOS sooner than later big group hug welcoming you to sleeveland good luck kathy

@@VSG_A_NEWME thought i'd mention Janet Jackson is 50 years old expecting her first child soon (no WLS) kathy

@@Julie norton do you mean telling only good stuff? or something else that might be relevant that is not so good? kathy

@@NJ Mom some people might develop really bad heartburn even if they didn't have earlier problems pre-op i never experienced heartburn pre-op or post op (only had it a few times in my life) docs prescribe meds like prilosec to many (me) this usually helps the problem but not for everyone if you never had heartburn - it might "appear" after you are sleeved if you do have heartburn, strong chances that you will have heartburn PO some people have had revision surgery from sleeve to gastric bypass heartburn was unbearable glad you have done your homework/research common but true comment - "talk to your doc" i have read many docs will wisely advice OP on different WLS than sleeve do to the heartburn issue 5 years PO, i never had heartburn i luv my sleeve to pieces!!! very happy good luck next month kathy

@@Shell Renewed your earlier post (#10) was nicely written @@MyJourney929 i never ate sunflower seeds, approaching 5 weeks or 5 years i don't like them!! LOL 11 day old NEWBIE!!! you have much to learn, all in good time no one becomes an expert over night well then again.,. good luck kathy

@@ma08 sorry guys, long post, what else is new - get a glass of water!!! this year i will be celebrating my 5th year sleeve surgiversary holy moly - time really does fly i lost 100s of lbs over the years bully for me LOL maintenance is very hard after you've lost weight the "regular way" i could never keep the weight off - that's why i decided on WLS maintenance after sleeve (or any other WLS) can be harder for some (me) restriction is probably/almost non existent by now (for me) i need to know when to stop eating main issue - i can't graze - have prob with that at times i'm not perfect!!! Well actuallly maintenance isn't always easy (in my case) eating is now mainly mind over matter i don't measure much anymore - i eat same stuff a lot, so i know portions I must eat carefully, moderation, drink 64+ oz of Water, eat lots of Protein etc etc etc butttt, that's how the world is supposed to eat!!! most "normal" OP don't follow the above - that's why they are heavy, morbidly obese!!! quantity of obese people is unfortunately a never ending story Forever and a day........... I must continue following the above plus more to maintain my weight everyone in the world should follow rules too but - i can't take care of the worlds' problems - just mine walk, talk, chew gum, rub my tummy at the same time!!! leap tall buildings too!! LOL could never do these things before !!! i never realized how sad i was at times, til i found joy sounds pretty sad that's my story and i'm stickin' to it!!! did i "kindof" answer your question how life continues after 5 years with sleeve i am healthy and happy - enjoying life kathy congrats to me!!!!

@@Dashofpixiedust8 pre and post op you have lost 148 lbs!!!! you are doing terrific it takes a brave, committed person to have WLS talking about you silly head LOL my fortune cookie says you are and will be a great success we will continue to see "less and less" of you!!! keep up the great work for the rest of your longer, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@keljo44 I'm hoping you meant to say after losing 80lbs you now weigh 225lbs that would mean your starting weight was 305 the higher weight you start at, the more you will initially lose losing 80 lbs in 9 weeks does sound like a lot in a short time but, nothing surprises me after a few weeks people's weight loss usually slows down good luck kathy

@@jgd hi, glad things have been going well diabetes, high blood pressure?? problems like those usually improve some OP's problems improve other people's problems are totally gone 26 lbs down!! in my opinion doesn't matter if you lost some of that weight pre-op, the point is you lost it btw i was 1 month shy of my 58th b'day when i was sleeved December i will be celebrating my 5th surgiversary!! January i will be 63 year YOUNG good luck kathy congrats

@@Shelli_d happy things are going your way towards the sleeve glad you have come back here for help and support it's never too late for success you are right excitement, nerves and other emotions are very common i see you have jumps/hurdles to deal with through January insurance hoops are great aren't they? good luck kathy

@@Shayisready thanx for taking the time to write this info down when are you having WLS?? is your boyfriend having it with you?? better get back " on the road again" (willie nelson) good luck kathy

@@Bama2012 we all love our NSV's i see many more NSV's in your future you have lost 89 lbs!! that's great!!!! keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life i know you will!! kathy congrats

@@biggiesmalls250 welcome to onederland this is a big milestone you are doing terrrrrrrific your weight, lbs are coming off great keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@mari12282 looks like you and @@Raynbolite @@Jen-2+1 are all newbies PO many people have trouble drinking water/protein shakes you must force/push yourself to drink drink slowly, sips here and there do add up if you don't drink enough you might become dehydrated about 3 weeks PO, i was dehydrated it was awful - they had to fill me with fluids/IV spent the night at the hospital i'll always remember the date it was Valentines Day!!! asap you can/should/must drink minimum 64 oz the more you drink the better try drinking Water at room temperature crystal light is also a good alternative to water drinking to your health good luck kathy

@ my NUT told me 75+ many NUTS will have different opinions and #thoughts only listen to your NUT (and me too of course) protein is sooooo important/essential eat it first with your meal good luck you'll do great kathy

@@thesstrt man oh man!! office changing your surgery back and forth they have their nerve!! i would be going cray (hubby just said "that's a short trip" LOL ) (we are two peas in a pod!)LOL well, for now, at least the final change is just one week later than the earlier postponement!! LOL look at it this way - surgery 10/26 - NOT November still disappointed - but you should be ok if they change their mind again punch them!! LOL as far as pre-op Protein shakes continue or not for one week?? if you can survive another week with just liquids - that will help your weight loss (honeymoon period) liquids only are pretty hard for many decision up to you you could ask doc, he might say it's up to you (cowards way out!) good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@rebcal ummmm, what have you been eating these past months?? how much weight have you lost?? cheese, eggs, yogurt, cottage cheese, meats are a few examples of protein - you must, must, must have your Protein protein and drinking lots of Water are both very important Pasta, pizza, bread and Oreo Cookies LOL don't go near them definitely see your NUT - yesterday she can help you with what to eat give you the rules of the sleeve you need to learn how to use your "gift" of the sleeve read the boards here we're here to support you BUT the board is here to help with food questions people with food problems/what to eat many other issues lots of info on computer too U-tube is good too recipes do you remember all the important/necessary rules WATER is very important you can start over it's never too late what is 5 months in a lifetime?? good luck kathy

@@Yaya B Water, broth, crystal light you will never have that "full" feeling from any liquids yogurt is a "slider" food you eat it and it goes down smoothly/easily most OP don't feel full from that popcorn, junk foods are other sliders eating sliders will never give you that full feeling eat them/snack on them alllll the time can/wlll "help" you gain weight!!! eeeek if this happens - the sleeve will NOT fail you YOU will have failed the sleeve you are one month post op don't worry now you'll have plenty of time in the future to worry i know you can learn and do things right i have faith in you good luck bud eyes on the prize kathy

hmmmm sounds interesting that problem has been over for me for a few years gone in the "wind" now LOL 5 years ago, hmmm, i might have tried it as long as someone reads your explanation about the item this might assist us with any problems remember, it's just a "tool"!! kathy

@@anrobe good attitude!!! it is a bummer that you have to change docs kind of start over insurance told me i had to have WLS at a center of excellence (something like that) found the hospital first - then i looked for doc who was acceptable look at the bright side insurance is still paying for your surgery you might have to wait a little longer to have WLS at the end of the day, it's worth it!!! hope WLS is sooner than later good luck kathy

@@mstrice i have led a sheltered life what is a CPET??? i gotta get out more!! kathy

@@pr_pitbullgrl hi cutie happy surgiversary if i had known i would have bought you a cake ummmm, i mean a Quest Protein Bar you look maaaaarvelous!!! great pics keep up the good job kathy congrats

hey Tex darn tootin! you have lost 53 lbs!!! keep your eyes on the prize you are a success story in the making keep up the great job for the rest of your healthier happier, longer life kathy congrats