Kathy S.
Kathy S. posted a discussion topic 4 years, 5 months ago
I had my 9-month appointment today. I'm down 70 pounds and want to lose another 40-50. I'm off meds for depression and anxiety--still taking cholesterol and BP meds. I see the pulmonologist in a few weeks and will ask if I can re-test yet to possibly get
Kathy S. posted a discussion topic 5 years, 2 months ago
Tomorrow is my long-awaited surgery date! I'm having a hiatal hernia repaired and getting sleeved.
Please offer up prayers, good wishes, and hopeful thoughts for me!!
Please offer up prayers, good wishes, and hopeful thoughts for me!!
Kathy S. wrote 5 years, 2 months ago
Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!?
Here are some links to information you may find helpful:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/photographing-your-weight-loss-surgery-journey/
http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/weight-loss-surgery-hosptial-stay-what-to-pack/
http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/four-on-the-floor-self-care-after-weight-loss-surgery/
We can't wait to hear from you post-op!
Kathy S. wrote Dates are on the calendar!!! 5 years, 3 months ago
I saw Dr. Weiss yesterday for my consultation with him, and I'm set for surgery in 2 weeks!
A group of us future-sleevers spent the day together learning about the pre-op diet and the surge...
Kathy S. wrote Getting Real 5 years, 3 months ago
I scheduled my consultation with the surgeon this week for January 22.It's an all-day affair with several appointments throughout the day. But after talking wiht Dr. Weiss that day, I'll be able to...
Kathy S. posted a discussion topic 5 years, 4 months ago
I had my band removed 10/1 and had to wait 3 months before another procedure. So Monday the surgeon’s office submitted my paperwork to the insurance company, knowing approval could take awhile. But today I got approved for surgery in January!
Kathy S. wrote A Brand New Start 5 years, 10 months ago
Well, I'm looking into a different procedure--trying to decide whether a sleeve or bypass is better for me. I saw the bariatric office staff on March 22 and since then have gotten cardiac clearance...
Kathy S. wrote a blog post 8 years, 8 months ago
Can I Have a Do-over?? - It's been so long since I've written here. In fact, I can't believe how much time has passed. And I can't believe how different my life is now. I lost my father last November and...
Kathy S. wrote a blog post 11 years, 3 months ago
A New Year: A New Start -
Here I am again--a new start. But I've been at it for over 2 weeks and am losing weight--finally. I weighed 245.4 on January 1, and at 2 weeks (January 15), I weighed 240.8. ...
Kathy S. wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
What's Going On - I've been PBing this week. It seems like I've gotten stuck on the oddest foods, and most of the time it has caught me completely off guard. What I mean by that is that sometimes ...
Kathy S. wrote a blog post 13 years, 3 months ago
Encouragement - I just read a couple of profiles of bandsters who have had similar experiences to mine. So I need to stop beating myself up over gaining weight while my band was emptied due to ac...
Kathy S. wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
Losing Again - Tuesday, November 9, was the start in a new direction. I decided to use an application on my phone, LoseIt, to help me track my food. So I started Tuesday morning. I recorded my...
Kathy S. wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
Am I a Hopeless Case? - I just read my most recent post from August and realized I've gained another 20 pounds since then. So even though I now have 1.5 cc's in my band--and I have some restriction--I'm ...
Kathy S. wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
Starting Over with My Band - After 2 months with an empty band, I now have 1.5 cc'c back in my band, and I'm starting over. Of course, I'm not exactly where I was 4 years ago--at 245 pounds. But I have regai...
Kathy S. wrote a blog post 14 years, 3 months ago
Back in the Groove - Monday, I joined a gym near home so I can go several times a week. I've already worked out twice, and I have 2 additional appointments for the first of next week. And in this fir...
Kathy S. wrote a blog post 14 years, 4 months ago
Time to Get Serious! - Whew! It's been more than 6 months since I've posted here, and it's been probably 2 months since I've been careful about what I've eaten or exercised. I've regained some weight, ...
About Me
Lexington, KY
Location
35.4
BMI
Surgery
02/15/2019
Surgery Date
Jan 23, 2006
Member Since
