kbagnell posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Advice please - miserable! - I am not feeling well this afternoon.  The heartburn started a couple of hours ago after lunch.  Accompanying the heartburn is some growling coming up through the band, I assume.  ...

kbagnell posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Income tax receipts for WLS appts - Just as a heads up for everyone here, I met with our income tax person the other night and she said that I should keep EVERY SINGLE RECEIPT in connection with appts for surgery.  S...

kbagnell posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Where's Kate - P.S. I haven't seen any posts from Kate in a while.  I hope she's ok???

kbagnell wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
Ha - no fill! - I did have my first post-op and the surgeon said I'm doing really well and no fill is required at this time.  I told him that while I'm not hungry I am concerned about portion size...

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kbagnell posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
First post op - no fill needed!! - Today I saw my surgeon for the first time since I was banded on Feb. 18.  I have lost 29 pounds and am off all of my diabetes medication.  Dr. Atlas said that I am precisely where ...

kbagnell wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
First fill tomorrow! - Tomorrow is my first post-op (7 weeks) with my surgeon.  I'm expecting him to give me a fill.  Despite appropriate weight loss, I am feeling like I could eat ALOT.  I am noticing a...

kbagnell wrote a blog post 13 years ago
All is going really well. - I hate to tell the devil too much of my mind, but I'm really feeling well and am absolutely THRILLED with my progress.  I'm down 28 pounds and my surgeon's office tells me that's r...

kbagnell posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Twingy pain and tingling - I don't know what's going on but since Sunday I've had this weird tingly feeling in my stomach, just below my port and ever so slightly to the right.  It varies from tingly to a mi...

kbagnell wrote a blog post 13 years ago
#$%t happens - So, feeling a little better as things have started to move in the nether regions.  OMG, I've never had such a difficult time before.  Down a couple of pounds, which is nice because...

kbagnell wrote a blog post 13 years ago
Poop issues - So, it's been awhile...  things are progressing I guess but the weight loss has slowed down.  My big issue right now is poo and that I can't.  This is causing so much discomfort (a...

kbagnell wrote a blog post 13 years ago
Definitely eating too much! - So, I guess being on the mushies has it's disadvantages too.  I think my brain thought mushies meant 'didn't count'.  lol  I'm certain that I was eating too much especially yesterd...

kbagnell wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Am I eating too much? - Now that I'm on pureed food I think I'm eating too much in a day.  I don't exceed the limits given by the dietician but am worried about this.  I'm measuring my food out and portio...

kbagnell wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Feeling better for the protein in the meat! - Something is kicking in, for sure.  The protein in the meat?  I don't know but I'm feeling pretty good.  Had some pureed beef, shepherd's pie, turkey and a piece of toast.  Ooh tha...

kbagnell wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Down 2 more! - Another 2 gone.  Today starts another phase of the post surgery diet adding in some pureed meat, toast, etc.  I'm finding I cannot eat much at all without feeling toooo full.  Even...

kbagnell wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Lost 5 more pounds! - Went to my family doctor today.   Down 5 more pounds since surgery last Friday.  Got so excited that my blood pressure was high.  Almost off all of my diabetes medication and that ...

kbagnell wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
I'm looking thinner! - OMG, the nicest feeling is having people ask how much weight you've lost.  I only had surgery 6 days ago but I guess the liquid pre surgery diet and few pounds since is showing in ...

kbagnell wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Post surgery uphoria! - I feel really good.  Bandages and most of the steri-tape strips came off today.  Had a shower - heaven!  Drove the car.  Gas has pretty much gone.  I'm still on the post surgery li...

kbagnell wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Day 3 Liquid Diet - Doing really well.  I've had some pain but not significant amounts.  One problem is how to sleep.  I usually sleep on my side and am finding that difficult.  It feels like everythi...

kbagnell wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Tomorrow is surgery day! - Finally, the last day before surgery.  All set, ready to go.  Hopefully, no Optifast in my future either.   Pretty dismal after a while.  Down 8 pounds though.  Let's get this over...

kbagnell wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Weird happenings today! - So, this is day 4 of pre-op diet.  The shakes are really gross after awhile but I can handle that, no problem.  I weighed myself this morning and have dropped 4 lbs since Friday!!!...

kbagnell wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Day 3 Liquid Diet - Day 3 of Opitfast diet.  Like drinking cake batter, which I used to really like.  Is this headache from lack of food or dehydration?  Anyone know?  Trying to drink a fair bit but u...

kbagnell wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
First Day pre-surgery diet - Ok, so it's 3:20 pm on the first day of my liquid Optifast diet.  My sugar is 5.2 and has been steadily most of the day.  I'm not hungry having had 2 of my 4 shakes but the taste i...

kbagnell wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
I'm getting closer! - Spoke to the hospital yesterday and have had February confirmed, barring any unforeseen complications!  Am being sent the final blood work and ECG requisitions.  :) 

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