Kathy1212 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 3 months ago

Hi, hope you're all having a nice day!

Does anyone know of scales that will give the same reading if I weigh myself 3 or 4 times in a row?  Mine show different weights, usuall


Kathy1212 wrote Day 5 of Optifast, dealing with cravings 7 years, 3 months ago

I'm on day 5 of optifast now and I'm so glad that I'm liking the taste.  I've tried a mixing instant coffee in the vanilla and didn't like it.  I also tried adding cr...


Kathy1212 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 3 months ago

I am drinking my first Vanilla shake of Day 3 Optifast and it is yummy.  So good.  Delish! 

So what on earth happened, lol? 

Is


Kathy1212 wrote Day 2 of Optifast is so much better! 7 years, 3 months ago

What a difference a day makes!  Yesterday I hated my first Optifast shake with a passion.  My second was a bit better, but not much.  My 3rd and fourth shakes of Day ...


Kathy1212 has achieved her goal: Go to presurgery appt. in Toronto, Jan. 10th. Start Optifast Jan. 11th, for 3 w 7 years, 3 months ago
Just show up for appointments. Stay on task with optifast, find ways of making it taste better if needed (caffeine free coffee, sugar free syrups, extracts, ice in blender, hot as hot chocolate).

Kathy1212 has a new goal: Take Optifast for 3 weeks. 7 years, 3 months ago
Add ice to Optifast. Experiment with sugar free syrups, extracts, Crystal Light, coffee granules, etc., to add favor. Use blender.

Kathy1212 wrote Opti is Fast, but should it be? TMI 7 years, 3 months ago

I had my first (terrible horrible luke-warm vanilla) Optifast shake this morning and within minutes had to RUN to the washroom.  Is there ex-lax in this stuff, lol? <...


Kathy1212 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 3 months ago

Hi Everyone!

Hope you're all doing well today.

My pre-op visit at St. Joe's was great.  I met my surgeon, Dr. Lindsay, first.  He was very nice and sat with me for about 15 minutes, telling me what to expect and answering my questions.


Kathy1212 wrote Forgot to make Ice for First Optifast; bleah!!! 7 years, 3 months ago

Day 1 of Optifast, first lesson learned:  ALWAYS make ice the night before.

Vanilla opti, even with a tsp of coffee granules is disgustingly gross when it's not cold enough.  Bleah

Ic...


Kathy1212 wrote Fire Alarm in the night 7 years, 3 months ago

So I made it to Toronto safely. Had a great filght; felt like being on a boat on a wavy lake.  Loved it!  We landed safely and my family members were there to meet me. I was great as I hadn't seen ...


Kathy1212 wrote I leaving for my Pre-Op appt. today! 7 years, 3 months ago

Woohoo; I'm heading to Toronto in an hour!  It's -27 C so my Dad is driving me; I'll get to go in a nice warm truck! 

Looking forward to a fun evenig with my friends and family in Toronto!


Kathy1212 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 3 months ago

Hi Everyone,

Someone told me I should have VSG instead of RNY because "most" RNY people regain all the weight and need revisions, and VSG'ers don't.

No facts accompanied this opinion, of course.

I'd think it would depend more on


Kathy1212 wrote Protein Taste Tests 7 years, 3 months ago

At first I wasn't going to taste the new protein samples I bought from Canadian Protein, and then I thought, may as well try.

Banana Cream: I tried this flavor last night.  I was surprised b...


Kathy1212 wrote 4 Weeks from today at this time, I will be Post Op; woohoo! 7 years, 3 months ago

I am so excited!  I am flying to Toronto this coming Sunday and staying with family until my pre-op surgery meet the team meeting, which is in 6 days; less than a week now!  I start Optifast in 7 d...


Kathy1212 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 3 months ago

I everyone, and Happy New Year!

Well, I finally told my parents.  I'm 52 years old and I dreaded telling them about my surgery.  For one, I didn't want them to worry for longer than they needed to, and for another, I didn't want to listen to my


Kathy1212 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 3 months ago

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to say, I am so incredibly impressed with how much weight so many of you have lost, or are now losing, (or like me, planning on losing).

Every time I read responses to posts, I see those weight loss tickers un


Kathy1212 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 3 months ago

Hi everyone,

Hope you all had a nice holiday season!

Next week I'm heading to Toronto for my pre-surgery meet the team meeting at St. Joe's, and also to pick up 3 weeks worth of optifast.  Any idea what that will look like (cannister, p


Kathy1212 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 4 months ago

Hi Everyone,

I hope you're all having a nice day.

I ordered some samples online from Canadian Protein and they arrived today. I was so pleased to find the company because it has free shipping in Canada, something i hardly ever find!


Kathy1212 has a new goal: Go to presurgery appt. in Toronto, Jan. 10th. Start Optifast Jan. 11th, for 3 w 7 years, 4 months ago
Just show up for appointments. Stay on task with optifast, find ways of making it taste better if needed (caffeine free coffee, sugar free syrups, extracts, ice in blender, hot as hot chocolate).

Kathy1212 wrote My exercise bike arrived 7 years, 4 months ago

I ordered an exercise bike from Walmart.ca on Dec. 3rd, and it arrived today, Dec. 7th, at 7:30 PM. 

I put some of it together myself, and then my Dad helped me with the rest (Thanks, Dad!)....


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Kathy1212 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 4 months ago

Hello all,

I hope you're having a nice day.  I have two questions:

  1. Is anyone here on Youtube, vlogging your journey?  If so, can I have a link so I can watch?  Thanks.
  2.  Why can't we get the Optifast soups here in Canada

Kathy1212 wrote I'm geting a new exercise bike for Christmas! 7 years, 4 months ago

I am soooo excited!  I'm getting a brand new semi recumbent exercise bike for Christmas.  It should be here by Dec. 9th and I can't wait!

I bought a new outdoor bike this past summer and lov...

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