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@PWMDMD hey dude, you are lookin' great wonderful before & after pics keep up the good work, while your weight continues to go down!! kathy congrats

@Vikingsfan8178 all advice above is great. many OP lose weight, then for whatever reason, start to re-gain, then feel bad, then eat more and gain more weight. Vicious cycle, most of us have been there.? i would suggest finding a support group. you probably will find other VETS that can encourage you, or more probably you will meet newbies, OP just starting - and they are optimistic - and that feeling is contagious - remind yourself how terrific you were/and still are - it's hard, but you can/will get back on that wagon -you remember that great feeling from before realizing/admitting to yourself you have a problem/issue is half the battle. keep reading the board, you'll get more inspiration, and hear OP struggles too. You are not alone, remind/tell yourself that you are NOT a failure we are all here to help each other☺️ good luck kathy

@Boldilocks hey bud small world i've always lived in syracuse☺️

greetings from Syracuse☺️ kathy

@Jazzy1125 welcome back bud - we've missed you!! good afternoon, and you have a good day too!! doing well, thank you very much - better now that you are back!! (laying it on thick!!)? kathy

@Panda333 hey youngun? i was turning 58 years OLD when i had my sleeve. 62, when i had a face lift, and boob job!! plastics go for it!! what's wrong with being a sex symbol?? you will look great, and you are not vain!!! its never too late for ANYTHING - i plan on parachuting this summer!! (NSV) now i stand proud/tall at 65 years YOUNG☺️ good luck with pending WLS kathy

@downsizing2017 hey pretty, you look lovely☺️ workin' hard, enjoying life, who could ask for more i will always look up to you - i'm 5'3" !! - compared to your 5'6"?? kathy congrats

@Stella S i love the above☺️ i've been through a lot these past 65 years - so have many OP - i'm nothing special hmmmm then again!!? i'm still standing (taller since weight loss)!! thanx for your good wishes back at ya!! kathy

@nssmia eeeeeek, hold your horses☺️ i am going to play devils advocate I never had any gerd pre-op to sleeve - so reflux never an issue for me reading the boards you will see many OP that had gerd, or never had it before - and gerd become unbearable PO sleeve there are OP on the board that have revisions (ie to gastric bypass) to get rid of/improve their gerd problem - hopefully you will hear good/bad stories concerning the gerd/reflux with the sleeve i don't have stats - but in my opinion concerning reflux/sleeve - owner beware I am so happy with my sleeve these past 7+ years - it is a great choice☺️ but talk to your doc again about sleeve vs bypass involving reflux hmmmm, hope i didn't scare you about sleeve, its wonderful, just putting "it" all on the table for you and OP☺️ good luck with your decision kathy

@Sosewsue61 thanx for your nice thoughts and wishes. My kidney have been deteriating these past years. thanx dad. got my good looks from mom i inherited kidney problems from dad, good looks from mom take care kathy

@VIKING 0424 hey dude lookin' good, handsome pics kathy congrats

@Sunnilicious I can tell you are a cutie!! holy moly 2 years☺️ !! you are also very strong, i see you holding up that wall!! if you see/meet someone you like/mutual - go for it, have that 1rst date, i approve!!? go to support group pre/post op - doc can suggest where to go, check it out- you will meet people that are starting/in the middle - or even OP that have reached GOAL June will always be your favorite month good luck, speedy recovery kathy

@MissSqueezedLemon welcome to the board, we've been waiting for you in the past, gaining 10 lbs in two months, many of us been there done that (piece of "cake")? i was almost 58 years OLD when i was sleeved - i am now 65 years YOUNG i have been at maintenance (little fluctuations) these past 6+ years You sound great, knowing you have to buckle down and get serious buttttt, i have to tell you your journey - reaching goal weight, is not the end of your journey with your weight. journey continues for the rest of your life - always being careful what you eat (can lax a bit after awhile) you remain strong - diligent and plain old smart, i know you can do this - us seniors are special!! good luck with pre-op and WLS you'll be great kathy PS if anyone makes you feel uncomfortable - call me and i'll swat them!!)

@sillykitty ahhhhh, now i understand why Venice is looking better and better!! its all about you!!! kathy congrats

@KCgirl061 the bottom two pics look great, looks like tummy is much small than before WLS lookin good chic keep up the good work Kathy congrats

@Julie norton thanx for your encouragement? doing my best, but things get rough,gotta deal with a lot but i'll get through it, right?☺️ kathy

@sillykitty Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday etc. Doesn't matter the day - you look great every day keep up the good job kathy congrats ps where the pic taken at?

@Healthy_life2 hey bud my hero... you and your posts are always ace's☺️ thanx for keep on comin back these past 4 years -more, more, more wonderful pic - you look great!! kathy congrats

@kcgirl you look terrific , GOAL - woo hoo great tummy tuck? keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier life kathy congrats

@CelticBeautyEvolving Welcome to our group - we've been waiting/expecting you☺️ During liquids etc. - you should/will lose more weight than when you reach solids when you are doing solids, you will continue to lose at a great loss. The first 6 months (some say longer) is referred to as a "honeymoon period" - take advantage of this period, work the program extra hard, Your weight will come off easier. But..... you should follow all the rules all the time, and you will continue to lose weight, "research mood" good for you - "Knowledge is Power"☺️ good luck kathy

@elegant1 direct answer is no "they" say reflux/ gerd can get worse after sleeve. There are others ( @GradyCat for example) reflux decreases/or is gone. Some OP do develop reflux after sleeve. - . doc will prescribe PPI and then reflux frequently disappears after periods of time. many OP that have bad gerd/reflux pre-op , sleeve can make it worse.☹️ i never had/acquired gerd/reflux pre- or post sleeve, No problems, still cute as a button 7+ years later.? if you still have concerns which WLS you should have, talk to your doc. But in the long run, it's your decision - good luck kathy

@summerset good comments and advice. always love reading your posts you are aces? kathy

@KimB7811 has insurance given the official ok? crossing fingers kathy

egads............4 weeks liquid, that must be very hard. i would count the liquids from DOS. I could be wrong, (it has happened before, not often though?) To be sure, call the doc and ask what the official date you should start counting from (btw, i was on liquids for 2 weeks PO) good luck newbie kathy