Ms skinniness

It would be highly beneficial for you to sleep in an upright position. You do have gas in your abdomin area so walk, walk, walk, and try to get as much rest as you can. You will be going home really soon. Let us know how your doing.

I'm sending you a lot of healing energy your way. Hope it's minor and doesn't require you to go into the hospital.

CONGRATS! I love hearing about everyone's successes! These are totally wonderful NSV's!

CONGRATS! Keep walking and sipping. you will be fine. Welcome to the BIG LOSER'S BENCH!

You've lost 30 lbs and getting compliments already! Just think of what it's going to be like when you get to your goal! You'd better get you sneaker's on! LOL Great job!

This is a great starting point for you! CONGRATS! Your journey has begun. Keep us posted.

You're doing just fine. This will pass but it is good to be aware of what your body is saying. Your tummy will heal and the swelling will go down. It is scary to think about leaks though. Your not feverish or anything like that so hang in there and keep consuming a clear liquid with protein shakes for a few days.

Yes, everyone's perception is different. Since my surgery, I now look at how sad it is that so many people are so big. The pain that so many youngsters carry around with themselves is horrible. Whole families are totally over weight and knowing the pain a lot of people are in makes me sad. How did our society get this way? How can we stop it? I'm planning on opening a center to help people with their weight issues and other issues underlying the weight problem.

I was really cold for awhile after wls. I heard that it can last up to 2 years so I'm hoping for a cool summer. LOL It will pass.

My husband had a knee transplant and he was only in the hospital for around 4 days. Then Kaiser had a PT and a nurse come to the house to check on him. He did great and recover in 6 weeks. He's doing great and that's been about 2 years.

Gramma of 4 that is so awesome! What a great NSV! Love it. I share my success with wls with any one that asks. This is a life saving decision. Keep Rockin your Sleeve!

Let's celebrate not being a slave to the scale! I like that your trusting your body to do what it needs to do! It will happen! So happy for you.

Kathy ~ I am going to miss you. So sad you have to have this surgery! Please check in when you can to let us know how your doing after the knee replacement surgery.

This is the best decision I could of made for my self personally and for my health. I was first looking at the lap band but then realized that the lap band was only a temporary decision and would need surgery again to have it removed and I didn't like the refill stuff. I also had an old friend that I ran into that had the band 2 years previous and she was still way over weight. So I wanted something that was permanent. Now I have it and love it! The sleeve rules! I hope you will join us on the BIG LOSER'S BENCH!

I have Kaiser insurance and after getting the referral from Kaiser, the surgeon said my BMI was on the borderline and that I couldn't have the procedure. What they had done was make an assumption that I had no comorbities because I wasn't taking any kind of medications for HBP, Diabetes, etc. Well I was diabetic and was taking lisnipril to protect my kidneys but the PA thought that was for HBP. I did reschedule an appointment closer to my surgery date to check on my weight status. I was trying to gain weight but couldn't. Finally, after further discussion with the surgeon, she rechecked and told me I was good to go. Up to the AM of the surgery, I actually believed that they were going to deny the surgery at the last minute. Low and behold, I got my sleeve and I'm totally happy by 150%, Some days I do want to eat a big meal but can't. I'm still adjusting to my new eating regime.

Meg ~ what a wonderful NSV! Time to get new pants! LOL Keep it going.

Jayhawk you are absolutely right. We all have this struggle in the beginning. I know I did, but now realize I hated that struggle bc I reflected back in the beginning when I wasn't so focused and the weight just fell off. When I started weighing everyday and the weight stopped falling off, I was so frustrated and I decided after some time to just live life for today and just know that the weight will come up. Now having said that, I also believe that we have to be proactive and eat healthy and exercise. However, now is a time for you to sit back and take notice of how your cloths fit you in the AM in comparison to how they fit in the PM. I know that I would put on my slacks for work and they would fit but then by the PM they would be really loose. That was amazing for me. This will happen to others also. I love losing inchs. LOL

favordone ~ I have read and also heard from my NUT to up my calories to increase weight loss. I have tried but always seem to hit around the 900 calorie mark. Part of me is afraid to increase too much for fear of gaining. I know that this is irrational. However, when I do increase to 1000 calories, I feel stuffed. Let's do an experiment. I will work especially hard for at least 1 week to increase my calorie intake to 1000 to 1200 and see if I can loose at least .5 lb. I will let you know the if it works or not. Thanks favordone.

BTW ~ This is going to be a life time struggle for us so I figure I will just sit back and enjoy the ride. You are going to lose your weight and there will be stalls and the further out you get, weight loss slows down. So this is nothing that anyone can control. For me it's been a lot easier to handle it this way. You are doing great! This is a life long journey now.

myfitnesspal.com ~ username: dorrierobles2003 this is a great source to look at what I have eaten and great history.

It is so difficult on everyone when caring for a family member, let alone a child that has some kind of limitations. YOu are a wonderful loving parent that really needs to take good care of yourself in order to be able to be there for your loved one. You are an ANGEL! So blessed are you.

GT ~ this is fantastic! So proud of you! Keep it up. I wish I had this drive.

Congrats! Can't wait for you to join us on the BIG LOSER'S BENCH! The seat is really warm.

Yep this is the BIG LOSER'S club! LOL

I hope you called your doctor. Please let us know if your ok.