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Never be called Obese again!

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Fit into "normal" clothes and shop anywhere!

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Reach Onederland

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run in a 5K race

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Amir Moazzez M.D.
So far I feel very comfortable with Dr. Moazzez. I really like the approach he takes to weight loss sugery- that it is only a tool for weight loss. rnrnHe has an excellent staff that is helping me through the entire preapproval process. He has a VERY structured aftercare program that I like also. I like that there will be plenty of support for me after my surgery also.
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  • Comment by Angela M. on 6/1/07 5:05 am
    Hey Kathi....I am so glad you have made it home and are doing well. I will continue to pray for your progress and I hope you are beyond successful on your journey-----Angela
  • Comment by John W. on 5/28/07 6:07 pm
    Hey Kathy, I know that you will do well and I look forward to sitting on your end of the bench. It seems like it has taken so long to get here, and now it is at our doorstep. I know that you will do well. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey...life is about to change. John
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My Search for the Perfect Protein
on April 30, 2007 6:08 pm
So the search continues...
I haven't been able to find a protein supplement that I like. The NUT told me that I can't use the one that I got- apparently extra amino acids are bad? Not sure why, but I suppose she knows what she's talking about  :)  So I've been on the hunt for some other choices. I'm hoping that I can find a few different ones that I like so that after surgery I'll have some options in case my tastes change. I found out about this website Beth's Protein Boutique.  http://bethsproteinboutique.com/catalog/
It's a great site- the best part is that you can order samples for 50 cents each. I ordered a bunch of them and tried them tonight. I found three that are good so far. A good sign! I also discovered that the shaker cups from GNC SUCK. They leak and come apart and are crap. The best ones are from http://store.bariatriceating.com/. They are excellent! No clumps and no leaks. So good. Worth the extra money, in my opinion. 

The other thing I started experimenting with is my Magic Bullet. Love it. I've been trying out some pureed foods to make sure I can get a good consistancy with the bullet. So far, so good. 

28 days and counting...
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Back on the Wagon
on April 29, 2007 5:32 pm
Went back to Curves today.  Yikes. Totally going to pay for it tomorrow. But I can honestly say that I feel better after exercising. Maybe not so good while it's happening, but afterward the sense of accomplishment is good. I have signed up for water aerobics for July and August. Hopefully by that time I will be well on my way and will have lost a bit of weight. I'm hoping that by fall I can get a bike and go biking on a regular basis. 

Surgery is one month from today...I CAN'T WAIT!!
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Protein Search and Pre-Op Paranoia
on April 28, 2007 9:05 am
Haven't posted in a while...but nothing much has been going on lately. Went to my one on one with the NUT. She told me I have the wrong protein. Bleh. I've been shopping around for some new protein samples the last week or so. I've been talking to a lot of people on the boards about what they have tried and what they have liked. They have given me some really great suggestions so more samples should arrive this week. My real problem is the smell. Some of them have this really strong protein-ish smell that just turns my stomach. So hopefully I can find one or two that I can tolerate. I'd like to have a few options- I hear people's tastes change after surgery. 

Other than that I am concentrating on getting off my pre-op weight. I am STRESSING about this. I have been on slim fast for about 3 weeks now and I will start Optifast next week. I have heard nothing but horror stories about how gross it is. I have to email the NUT to see if there is anything I can add to the drinks to make them taste better. Other than that I'm just trying to be patient and wait for that date to come. I have a ton of stuff going on at work so that should make the time pass quickly.
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I have a date!!!
on April 16, 2007 10:06 am
MAY 29th!!

So soon- I'm so excited! Now I just have get super serious about this preop diet. Just gotta make it work. 

I'm SO excited! Too excited to be nervous yet. Time to schedule the rest of the pre-op tests and make sure everything is in order. 

YEAH YEAH YEAH!
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APPROVED!!!!
on April 13, 2007 3:32 pm
I'M APPROVED!!!!!!!!

Got the letter when I got home today that my insurance company has approved my surgery. SO quick!  I feel like a HUGE weight has come off my shoulders. 

Now I just have to make it through the weekend until I can get my date set next week.

What a great start to my weekend......YEAH!!
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