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@@mi75 i think this is a good plan to go back to original medical team you are obviously a smartie pants!!!! LOL i saw your earlier post, i don't remember why you had to change doc/NUT? the new doc didn't thrill you suggested pills you rather not take NUT had to postpone your meeting these are small red flags IMO not necessary or good for you to feel humiliated 10 days - can you try and do liquids again for a jump start? - 3, 6, 8, 10 days!!! a few days anyway would be great you know what to do you are a success, even if you gained a few lbs i just put my sun glasses on i see that light at the end of the tunnel it's shining brightly for you!!! you can do this i'm giving you a long distance kick in the arse hugggggs too!! good luck bud kathy

@@kraek9 you will continue to have many many big decisions for example - fish or chicken for dinner LOL i didn't want the bypass for absorption reasons i take two medicines to control my epilepsy couldn't afford it not going through my system completely i don't think malabsorption is a permanent situation, but it lasts a few years PC - not sure bypass "messes" with your insides (organs) PC again - gastric bypass is considered the Gold Standard (something like that) it works great too doc and i had long talk pros and cons were explained, (sleeve or bypass) and discussed i wasn't positive which WLS i wanted to have initially i thought about the lapband PC - i'm not saying anything bad about lapband it works great i was leaning toward the sleeve doc thought sleeve was better for me decision now made PC (politically correct) i always cover my little assss in case i'm wrong i'm almost 5 years PO!!!! sleeve has assisted me in losing weight i am maintaining - few fluctuations very happy! good luck kathy

@@switch2lose welcome, welcome, welcome!!! you have plenty of time to read up on the DS ie WLS for Dummies reading OP suggestions, experiences, knowledge is wonderful BUT - at the end of the day only listen to your NUT/surgeon (or me ) they are the ones to follow recipes for bariatric patients lots of info on computer watch U-Tube also - very helpful i never had a pre-op requirement your 6 month period is common as you said, the more you lose pre-op the better PO with your DS good luck kathy

@@GSleeve822 too late can't change # now!!!! LOL you ONLY lost 101.2!!! that is great oh well - ok i'll give you another chance correct # lost is.......... 189.8 lbs party dance, party dance woo hoo keep up the great job i know you will kathy congrats

ohhhhhh one more guilty pleasure i record old episodes of Law and Order SUV, Dr. Phil coming to BP board too often love you all, but enough sometimes is too much!!! kathy

guilty pleasure - talking to a stranger is great, easy, non-committal after all - i luv talking to you guys!!! my DH says i could talk to a telephone pole!!! (unknown/stranger pole of course LOL) more frequent than not, i'm shy to talk in a crowd of OP i know get shy/embarrassed - don't know what to say least now, if i don't talk to anyone at a party i look great!!!! (cute as a button remember? ) wow - secret is out, please don't tell anyone else!!! LOL working on my issue knowing my problem - that's half the solution!! kathy

@@PRINCESS2218 doc sent me home with script for prilosec does the trick keeping gerd away for ME is your gerd/heartburn frequent? a PPI will hopefully help/calm down the situation the sleeve is "technically" one of the newer WLS yearsssss back it was used to help stomach cancer doctors were realizing that people would lose weight PO eventually it was then made/used as a procedure for weight loss i never heard that heartburn/gerd could be a cause of cancer doc is the man in the know!!! hope your doc is good about returning phone calls, and can put your mind at ease good luck kathy

@@LisaMergs LOL - how could i forget good ol' Mrs Oleson? did you know the first season of the show she was VERY thin, "normal" (i don't admit i know that to just anyone!!! LOL) consider yourself special!!! do you remember Caroline and Charles frequently eating lots of popcorn in bed? they should have known not to eat sliders, watch their carbs too kathy

great comment for all should be required reading for all "pre-oppers" kathy

@LisaMergs 15 no Taco Bell, White Castle/ fast foods on Little House on the Praire result - no fatties/obese people either good ol' days kathy

@@Cervidae I have not been stalking you.....LOL but i've kept my eyes on you you have done such an amazing job!!! blink a few times, you'll be in onderland monumental day we'll Celebrate to your health with a drink i'm buying Water of course LOL keep up the good work i know you will!!! you are aces kathy

@@Sajijoma man oh man that was YOU??? you were definitely in good voice!! the attendant prob did think you had lost your mind!!! you should have told her you didn't lose your mind but you DID loose 190 lbs!!!! LOL don't go overboard with new expensive clothes you are still losing weight and will need smaller sizes head up high sizes and weight will go down keep up the good work kathy

@@kharenzhee short and "sweet" answer.............. YES (for me) sugar/sweets are my downfall sometimes i choose to abstain in fear of "attacking" a sweet!!! people's trigger foods are/can be different my bud @@Christinamo7 can eat the bars with no prob i envy her i love/crave my Quest Double chocolate Chunk Bar i give the box to hubby to "hide" LOL when i want one - he will get if for me!! Just one!!! - Otherwise i could easily eat 2-3 a day!!! EEEEEEEK congrats on losing 52 lbs - you are doing great protein bars or not LOL good luck kathy

@@jeepqueen i allllllways wished i had done a blog, journal it is wonderful to record your ups and downs problems (vomiting etc) good emotions and bad things you are learning and allllll the NSV's you are joyfully experiencing at my one year surgiversary i thought i would give it a journal a try things new still happen started, never kept it up i'm almost 5 years PO you are 8 weeks PO - it's definitely not too late to start also i wish i had taken my measurements on a more regular basis best of luck bud kathy

i was 46 years old was at work when i heard the news small tv in area - many watched in shock i worked for the state -Albany closed all work throughout the state such a sad/horrible day to remember kathy

@@Dollface_D hi back at ya and welcome!! never understand why "they" call it the losers bench it should be called the winners bench!! get ready for the ride of a life time follow all the many rules determination, patience are key you'll be a success the sleeve is the best (any WLS is great) i am biased because i have had and love the sleeve for almost 5 years good luck kathy

believe it or not Protein Bars - double chocolate chunk OMG - so yummy alllll, any sweets bear claws, danish etc rather/MUST abstain kathy

@@ChocolateDropp7 you said "you're the best" back at ya bud i know you'll figure this out you are a success story in the making good luck kathy

@@Bettyboo60 welcome, welcome, welcome ahhhhh Betty, nice to meet you i've been waiting to open the door for you i was 57 when i was sleeved (almost 5 years ago) age doesn't matter determination is what counts following all the important rules you'll learn a lot from the boards other peoples experience, thoughts, words of wisdom butttttt.... at the end of the day, only listen to your doc or NUT PO 10 days - you are recovering nicely?? didn't say otherwise you are starting a healthier, happier, longer life how wonderful is that!!! i'm sure you will be another success story good luck kathy

@@blizair09 hey dude you''ve lost 92 lbs pre-op!!!! early start, working hard, determination i can tell you are a success in the making good luck with the sleeve (my best friend for 4+ years) speedy recovery kathy congrats back to our regularly scheduled program already in progress about carbs

@@mzrochelle yeach that's all!! good luck kathy

@@joei0005 my doc didn't give me a pre-op diet didn't need to lose weight just dont' gain he said!!! some people are told to lose 5lbs or 10 lbs or maybe 5-10% of their weight docs choice what to do good luck kathy

@@isa209 have you sent out your "change of address" envelopes yet onderland USA care of Sleeveland!! you are living in a beautiful new neighborhood enjoy the scenery don't ever leave keep up the great job i know you will kathy congrats

@@ajg91342 approx 1,100-1,300 almost 5 years PO good luck kathy

@@tanyarahmes duhhhh, sure can! keep up the good work cutie good luck kathy