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You are definately an inspiration for me. I have surgery scheduled with Dr. Hagen on Oct. 9 this year. My personal goal weight would be 150lbs. I am 5'8 and my start is right in line with yours. What part of the journey did you find to be the hardest. Right now in the couples months leading up to starting Opti I am constantly struggling with well maybe I should enjoy certain foods while I can. I have been reasonably good about it and I know that once this whole process starts and I have gone to purchase my Opti on Sept. 11 I will be in the "zone". I want this more then I have wanted almost anything in my life. I cant wait to have my life back and to be able to enjoy the things I just am not able to right now. I have a 2 year and all he wants to do is run and jump and climb and crawl. Mommy just cant always do those things right now...Give me untli next summer and watch out. You wont be able to stop me! :)
Thank you so much for sharing it truely means a lot. The pictures are amazing as well. Congrats to you on your success.
Sincerely,
kkcpgp
Thank you so much for sharing it truely means a lot. The pictures are amazing as well. Congrats to you on your success.
Sincerely,
kkcpgp
Orientation: Oct.2011 Jan. 2012 - offered transfer to Humber (accepted)
March. 9 - GBY Class April 18 - Surgeon Consultation May 15 - RD & SW
May 28 - Nurse May 28 - Dr. Glazier 2nd Surgeon (Opti/Setting a Date) - June 11
PATT- Sept.11 Start Opti - Sept.18 Surgery Date - OCT.9
March. 9 - GBY Class April 18 - Surgeon Consultation May 15 - RD & SW
May 28 - Nurse May 28 - Dr. Glazier 2nd Surgeon (Opti/Setting a Date) - June 11
PATT- Sept.11 Start Opti - Sept.18 Surgery Date - OCT.9
Hi kkcpgp,
Thanks for your reply! Best of luck with your surgery, I've only heard good things about Dr. Hagen! You'll be playing with your 2 year old in no time!
That's pretty freaky about starting weight and goal, I'm also 5'8" and figured 150 is right in the middle of a normal bmi so it's as good a goal as any, plus I figure it provides some wiggle room for bounce back (but I'm going to be doing my best to avoid that). I also had the food funerals, but I realize post surgery that pretty well everything I loved before surgery I can have, I just can't have it made with the same ingredients, or at a restaurant for example because I have less control with how it's made. I make healthier swaps in my recipes to reduce the fat and carbs as per the clinic's guidelines and find that I am satisfied with the smaller amounts. Plus, certain things just taste totally different now. I find that I really notice the taste of really fatty or greasy foods. They are unpleasant now so I don't miss them and I prefer my protein and veggies.
I found early out the hardest. I don't know if I misunderstood or it was miscommunicated with me, but I was told to drink an ounce every fifteen minutes on discharge from the hospital. I realized quickly without the IV fluids I was getting in the hospital, this wasn't enough to stay hydrated properly, but by that time I was dehydrated and need to go back to the ER for IV fluids. Additionally, I was forcing myself to eat for at least the first few weeks, maybe more. I was fortunate to have Mom reminding me of when to eat and drink or else I don't think it would have happened. I suppose I was still swollen and healing but just felt full all the time.
Thanks for your reply! Best of luck with your surgery, I've only heard good things about Dr. Hagen! You'll be playing with your 2 year old in no time!
That's pretty freaky about starting weight and goal, I'm also 5'8" and figured 150 is right in the middle of a normal bmi so it's as good a goal as any, plus I figure it provides some wiggle room for bounce back (but I'm going to be doing my best to avoid that). I also had the food funerals, but I realize post surgery that pretty well everything I loved before surgery I can have, I just can't have it made with the same ingredients, or at a restaurant for example because I have less control with how it's made. I make healthier swaps in my recipes to reduce the fat and carbs as per the clinic's guidelines and find that I am satisfied with the smaller amounts. Plus, certain things just taste totally different now. I find that I really notice the taste of really fatty or greasy foods. They are unpleasant now so I don't miss them and I prefer my protein and veggies.
I found early out the hardest. I don't know if I misunderstood or it was miscommunicated with me, but I was told to drink an ounce every fifteen minutes on discharge from the hospital. I realized quickly without the IV fluids I was getting in the hospital, this wasn't enough to stay hydrated properly, but by that time I was dehydrated and need to go back to the ER for IV fluids. Additionally, I was forcing myself to eat for at least the first few weeks, maybe more. I was fortunate to have Mom reminding me of when to eat and drink or else I don't think it would have happened. I suppose I was still swollen and healing but just felt full all the time.
Katie ♥
Katie;
OMG! I just love before and after pictures. It is great inspiration for us but it also we get to take a moment to tell you how proud you should be to have gotten such great results thus far. We also get to tell you how FABULOUS you look. Way-to-go Katie!!! You keep smiling 'cause its definately looking good on you.
OMG! I just love before and after pictures. It is great inspiration for us but it also we get to take a moment to tell you how proud you should be to have gotten such great results thus far. We also get to tell you how FABULOUS you look. Way-to-go Katie!!! You keep smiling 'cause its definately looking good on you.
Congratulations on your graduation and on the new body ! Combined you can rule the world !! I like the muscle tone of your legs too!
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
Congrats on your incredible success!!
You are beautiful and so healthy looking. If they were looking for a poster girl for WLS I'd nominate you for sure!
You are beautiful and so healthy looking. If they were looking for a poster girl for WLS I'd nominate you for sure!
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