KatBee
KatBee posted a discussion topic 7 years, 2 months ago
Hi Everyone!
I've been absent from here for a long while. I am almost 4 years post-op. I lost 95 lbs and it was wonderful. Last year I developed a bad case of vertigo that lasted 6 months. This kept me inactive and I gained back 20 lb
KatBee posted a discussion topic 9 years ago
I just went for a consult for a tummy tuck & I'm trying to get it covered by insurance. I normally get a rash under my stomach if I don't take care of it. I've been trying to get the rash to come back & of course it hasn't. The Dr told me she needs to
KatBee posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Never thought I would say this....... - but I'm frigging sick of hearing people say "Your just shrinking away." "You need to stop loosing weight, you'll waste away to nothing"
I'm 16 months out I'm down 95 lbs & my weig...
KatBee posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Looking like you lost weight but have not. - I am almost 16 months post op & down 95 lbs. I have been stable since October, stable to me is having a 5 lb fluctuation. Since the warmer weather has rolled around & I am wearing ...
KatBee posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Several NSV's - Happy Day ......................
1st I was fitted for a bra yesterday & I have gone from a 46 band to a 32!
2nd I bought a bathing suite off the rack (not mail order) and had a g...
KatBee posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
NSV - This morning the weather was beautiful so my husband & I were sitting on our deck enjoying a cup of tea/coffee & just chatting. I'm sitting there all comfy in an old navy t-shirt &...
KatBee posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
MAJOR NSV! - I tried a bathing suit on today & guess what.................NO ONE WILL BE MISTAKING ME FOR A BEACHED WHALE!!!!
Yes I'm down 95 lbs & weighing in at a very healthy 135 BUT I sti...
KatBee posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
NSV - 14 1/2 months ago I was a size 2x today I bought a shirt in a size SMALL!! yes I said small. Now I know it's prob the cut of the shirt since I've been a medium for months (and have...
KatBee posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
Happy 1 year Anniversary to Me! - 1 year ago today I had my surgery. In that time, I have lost 95 pounds to go from 230 to 135 (I'm 5' 3") I was borderline diabetic & my cholesterol was creeping up along w/ my bloo...
KatBee posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Amazing visit to my PCP - Today I went to see my Primary Dr. to start laying the ground work hoping I can get my insurance to pay for plastic surgery. I wasn't sure if I was going to lie saying I have back ...
KatBee posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Looking for a plastic surgeon - Hi
I'm starting to look for a plastic surgeon in the NY/NJ area. Any suggestions?
KatBee posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Plastic Surgeon Suggestions in NY/NJ - Hi -
I'm starting to look into surgeons. Any recommendations on surgeons in the NY/NJ area?
KatBee posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Tiny....someone referred to me as T.I.N.Y.!!! - Today I was getting a hair cut & I was chatting w/ my hairdresser & the woman currently in her chair. We were talking about weight loss & dieting & my hairdresser said "I still can...
KatBee posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
NSV & SV -
Happy Sunday!
As of today (9 1/2 mos post op) I am down to 135 from 230!! 5 measly pounds from my goal of 100 lb loss. I can't even begin to describe how happy I am th...
KatBee posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
SURGICAL VICTORY!!! -
Since the beginning of October I haven't lost an ounce. 11 lbs from my goal of 100 lbs and I'm stuck. Yep I was ok if I didn't loose anymore weight but I really wanted to hit th...
KatBee posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Insurance Covering Vitamins....... -
Has anyone been able to get their insurance to cover their iron or colace? If so how did you do it & what insurance company?
My Dr wrote me an rx for both but it was rejecte...
KatBee posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
NSV -
I had to go shopping for a dress to wear to a Bat Mitzvah in a few weeks. I walked into Kohls picked out a size 8 (HOLY CRAP AN 8) and walked out w/ that & a cute top. Shopping ...
KatBee posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Almost 9 mos post op & my son & husband ar -
Since my surgery on March 4th of this year I have gone from 230 to 143.8. Since I have lost so much weight my wardrobe is not what it needs to be & I don't have any cold weather...
KatBee posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Endoscopy 8 1/2 mos post op & learned my surge -
A few weeks ago I was in the ER w/ severe stomach pain, they diagnosed me w/ gastritis & I was so constipated that I was on the verge of being impacted. I was really bad at taki...
KatBee posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Deal on Premier Protein Shakes @ BJ's -
Normally a case of 12 Premier Protein shakes @ BJ's is $17.99 but they are running a special where you get an instant rebate of $3. But if you add the $5 coupon you can print ou...
KatBee posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Gastritis & Constipation -
I ended up in the ER last night after a weekend of pain. They did a cat scan & discovered I have gastritis & I'm "backed up". So I'm taking pain pills, pepcid & "M.O.M". I have ...
KatBee posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
People's reaction to my weight loss -
I'm getting a kick out of how some people react to my weight loss. I've had a few people think I'm sick, I've been asked if I have an eating disorder. I've had people size me up...
KatBee posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
6 1/2 months out & SV & NSV -
Today I stepped on the scale & I have lost 79.8 lbs. I am 20.2 lbs from my goal but I have met my surgeons goal. He said I should shoot for 155, but I want to be 130 since at 15...
KatBee posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
6 months out! -
Boy has that time gone fast. Yesterday was 6 months since my surgery, I'm down 75 lbs. I went from a size 2x (20) to a size 12 (M). My sugars & cholesterol are normal & I am onl...
KatBee posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
People are idiots -
Wednesday will be 6 months for me & I am down 75 lbs only 25 lbs away from my goal of 100 lbs. I am down from a 2X to a size 12 so yes I look dramatically different. I have had ...
