kandis74
kandis74 wrote a blog post 13 years ago
1 more day! - Can't believe it! Today is going well. I'm getting all my laundry done because , God forbid my hubby touch that mountain of laundry. LOL! Liquid phase going well. Today is all clea...
kandis74 posted a comment 13 years ago
Mmm, looks good. You look so good too. You hair is so cute! I'm...
kandis74 posted a comment 13 years ago
Thank you for all your well wishes!
kandis74 wrote a blog post 13 years ago
4 more days! - I went to San Joaquin Hospital to pre-register. I about died when I was shown my portion of the bill. It is $1900 but I was told I only have to pay the $1000 deductible and they wi...
kandis74 posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
$1900 poorer - At least I have insurance! I went to the hospital where I am having surgery next Wed. and signed all the paperwork, got some blood drawn, and learned how to use the spirometer? thi...
kandis74 posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
2 weeks diet started - I have to say I thought I'd be dying of hunger by now. Today is the 3rd day and so far so good. I get to drink 5-6 shakes a a cheese stick and 1 egg a day. I am really starting to ...
kandis74 posted a comment 13 years ago
I'll be saying extra prayers. Dang tempting cupcakes. Why'd you...
kandis74 wrote a blog post 13 years ago
14 day liquid diet - So far so good. I haven't died from hunger yet. At least I am not as hungry as I thought I would be. It's day 3 of this diet of a cheese stick, an egg, and 5-6 shakes. I am really ...
kandis74 posted a comment 13 years ago
Yes I was! Hubby and I visited his sister in Long Beach and we...
kandis74 posted a comment 13 years ago
Girl, after we have the surgery we won't be feeling like we took the...
kandis74 wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Got surgery date! - Whoo hoo! I saw my surgeon, Dr. Hormuz Irani, and I got my date set for April 13th! I am so thrilled! I am , however, not too thrilled about the 2 week liquid diet. But, I do get t...
kandis74 wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
12th final week! - I can't believe the class is over. I lost a total of 15lbs. I am now just waiting for my psych eval on Feb 10th and then after that my referral will be put into the surgeon. I am e...
kandis74 wrote a blog post 13 years, 3 months ago
11th week - We learned this week about being assertive, aggressive, and passive. I think I am pretty well balanced. I don't let people walk all over me but I know when I was younger I didn't w...
kandis74 wrote a blog post 13 years, 3 months ago
9th and 10th week - Let's see...what did we talk about. Well, we learned about what our diets will be after we have our surgery. Mainly what we are going to be eating and the various stages of what ty...
kandis74 wrote a blog post 13 years, 3 months ago
8th week - Well, this week was actually 2 weeks because of the holidays. We learned about vitamins and the importance of them. I actually gained a few punds but the day of my class I got righ...
kandis74 wrote a blog post 13 years, 4 months ago
7th Week - This week we learned all about exercise and why it is important. We also learned about the right kind of shoes to buy. I currently watch a video on cable, the exercise channel, it'...
kandis74 wrote a blog post 13 years, 4 months ago
6th week of Options - Today we had a quick overview of what we have learned. We also went over the helpfulness of daily affirmations and the differences between pessimists and optimists. I am an optimis...
kandis74 wrote a blog post 13 years, 4 months ago
5th week - Well, 5th week of Options class was pretty boring but I'm sure I'll use the info later after surgery. This week was all about breathing technique's. I'm more concerned about how I ...
kandis74 wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
4th Options Class - So far so good! Tuesday was week 4. We learned about protein drinks and supplements. I have been drinking a protein drink from Wal-Fart. It's Body Fortress and tastes pretty good. ...
kandis74 wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
3rd Options class - Had my 3rd Options class. We learned how to count fats, meats, and veggies. I lost 4 pounds so I guess that's a good thing. My brother started to walk with me so that's a good thin...
kandis74 wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
2nd Options class - Well, Tuesday was my 2 nd Options class. I have made my appt. to get an Ekg and do my health appraisel. We learned about counting starches and fruits. Exciting, I know. We finally ...
kandis74 wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
Starting Kaiser Options Class! - Today I got the call from Lou at the bariatrics dept. at Kaiser. She said they were having trouble filling the Oct. class and wanted to know if I wanted to come in early. I said "H...
kandis74 wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
Little dissapointed with the orientation - So, I went to orientation today at Kaiser. I don't really know what I was expecting but I was let down a little bit. It was so boring and the lady running it did not hear well so w...
kandis74 wrote a blog post 13 years, 9 months ago
Orientation date - Well, I finally got my packet in the mail. I had to call Kaiser and remind my PCP to put in the referral. So, today I got my packet and called the number. The receptionist was a li...
kandis74 uploaded a photo 13 years, 10 months ago
About Me
Bakersfield, CA
Location
42.2
BMI
Surgery
04/13/2011
Surgery Date
May 04, 2009
Member Since