kalkidan62003 posted a comment 4 years, 10 months ago
Are you me? I was doing well for 1.5 years, got to about 220. Now...

kalkidan62003 wrote Feeling a lot better 5 years, 9 months ago

Since my last post, I have been put on antidepressants. They are great. I've been more physically active and looking forward to seeing this weight loss thing, through. Not only that, I have travele...


kalkidan62003 wrote Depression 5 years, 9 months ago

Haven't posted in a while. Had a 6 month follow up and I've lost a total of 70lbs since my surgery. Starting to lose motivation to eat right and exercise. I've had depression and anxiety for years....


kalkidan62003 posted a comment 5 years, 11 months ago
You're right. Thanks for the tips

kalkidan62003 wrote Numbers numbers numbers 5 years, 11 months ago

I'm obsessed with the scale, obsessed with calorie counts, obsessed with anything with weight loss, and not in a healthy way. I've been sick recently, my bc started acting up because of the weight ...


kalkidan62003 posted a comment 6 years ago
Great article. When i go out to eat, which isn't often anymore, i look...

kalkidan62003 posted a comment 6 years, 3 months ago
thanks :)

kalkidan62003 posted a comment 6 years, 3 months ago
Thanks! Yeah I'll stay away potatoes. I just got back from the store...

kalkidan62003 wrote Pureed food bi***es!! Need help 6 years, 3 months ago

Tuesday I will be 2 weeks post op. I am so very excited to be advancing to the pureed stage. With that said, the only thing that comes to mind when I think of that is mashed potatoes and baby food....


kalkidan62003 posted a comment 6 years, 3 months ago
Thanks! I feel good. A little sore. But it's bearable.

kalkidan62003 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 3 months ago

I am going to see my dieticians all next week but just had some minor issues

I'll be a week post op on Tuesday. My pee isn't yellow, my poops are getting somewhat normal (sorry if this is tmi), but I know I'm not getting in much protein/nutriti


Kathy S. wrote 6 years, 3 months ago
Congratulations on your recent surgery. Welcome to the losers bench! We look forward to your updates. Happy New Year!

kalkidan62003 wrote Tuesday 12/26/17 6 years, 3 months ago

On Tuesday December 26, 2017, I am having my gastric sleeve. I don't feel nervous or anything, I'm actually pretty calm. I got weighed in on Thursday, 12/22 and i was more nervous then. I was told ...


kalkidan62003 posted a comment 6 years, 5 months ago
Thank you. I wish you well on your journey, too!! :)

kalkidan62003 wrote Day after christmas... 6 years, 5 months ago

Im have having weight loss surgery on December 26, 2017. Many things are going through my mind. I'm not necessarily afraid of dying on the operating table, but afraid of afterwards. Apparently your...


kalkidan62003 wrote Almost There! 6 years, 9 months ago

Good evening!

I haven't been on here in about 5 months. Life has been interesting, to say the least. After 3 tries, my therapist under the WL program cleared me for surgery. Met the weight r...


kalkidan62003 wrote Losing hope 7 years, 2 months ago

I am in the process of getting wls. Before i can meet the surgeon, though,  i have to lose 10lbs. Before this journey,  i was exercising regularly and eating healthy. I had most 40lbs. Now, wheneve...


kalkidan62003 wrote Afraid to tell family... 7 years, 4 months ago

I have started the process of getting wls. I have told a few friends and they are all supportive. My family on the other hand? Im not so sure. Currently i am 318, 5'2, and this isn't the biggest I'...

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