kenwilliams posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Doing better - A week or so ago I posted about how I was slipping.  I was singing the blues about compliance problems that were my own fault.  The responses were enough to help jolt me out of ...

kenwilliams posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Being "Normal" Stinks - Being "normal" really stinks sometimes.  For the past few days I have been "normal".  Normal in the fact that I fell down in a big way.  At three months post op I am still griev...

kenwilliams posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Couldn't Wait - My original plan was to not post any pictures until I reached goal but I'm so happy that I can't wait The first is me at 22 pounds lost.  The second is me at 72 pounds lost.  29...

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kenwilliams posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
HELP! - I have some amazing pictures that I want to post but I'm severely lacking in computer savvy.  I get a window that says my browser's security settings won't let me post directly....

kenwilliams posted a discussion topic 10 years, 12 months ago
Goodbye Terrible Twos!! - Goodbye Terrible Twos.  You have plagued me long enough.  You were never welcome. I have kicked you out before, but you always managed to sneak back into my life. You threatened...

kenwilliams posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
I was REALLY surprised! - Easter has come and gone.  I'm sitting here reflecting on all that happened and how I feel about it.  Today we were invited to my sister's home for Easter dinner.  This was my f...

kenwilliams posted a comment 11 years ago
As an anesthesia provider, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and...

kenwilliams posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
MY CLOSET IS EMPTY!!!! - This past Thursday afternoon I decided to begin thinning out the clothes in my closet that are now too big for me.  I found suits that were previously too small that are now too...

kenwilliams posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
First NSV!! - This morning I finally made it back to the pool after five weeks away due to my surgery.  As soon as I walked in, the lifeguard immediately approached me and asked how much weig...

kenwilliams posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Showing Off The Change!! - Due to a family emergency my wife had to leave on my sixth post op day (February 5).  She comes home today.  I have sent her a few pictures from my phone but I'm sure she doesn'...

kenwilliams posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
So Grateful For This Forum - Having lost 29 pounds during my first two post op weeks I now seem to be in a stall.  If I had not had the benefit everything shared here , I would be in a blind panic by now.  ...

kenwilliams posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
One week - Today I am 1 week out from my surgery.  Had a few bad days at first but got through them.  I'm feeling good and being amazed every day.  Very glad I did this.   Actually...

kenwilliams posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Good Morning Losers - Finally made it home from being sleeved at the Pittsburgh VA on January 30th.  Everything went excellent.  Even got a hiatal hernia repair thrown into the deal.  Lost well over ...

kenwilliams posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Thanks To All - This morning I will travel to Pittsburgh where I will complete the final paperwork and tests for my surgery.  Tomorrow morning I will finally have the surgery that I have been w...

kenwilliams posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Suddenly Intolerant - I'm a week out from surgery.  Have lost over 20 pounds on Optifast.  And now I'm suddenly lactose intolerant!  I liked Premier shakes and had planned to use them.  Now I am on a...

kenwilliams posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Getting closer - Today is exactly 2 weeks until my surgery.  I'm finally used to the Optifast preop diet.  It unmasked a renal problem but that has now been dealt with.  I could swear that the c...

kenwilliams posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Gut hunger - I'm starting my fourth day of my liquid diet.  Not so much trouble with head hunger but horrible gut hunger.  I have over four more weeks left.  How long does it take for the pa...

kenwilliams posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Preop Diet - Started my 5 week preop Optifast today.  Not looking forward to it but at least I'm finally on my way!!!

kenwilliams posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Optifast - On the 26th I will go on Optifast in anticipation of January 30th surgery.  I'm just wondering if anybody else was in such a diet for so long to prepare for surgery.  My current...

kenwilliams posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Back to the SLEEVE!! - For anybody who has seen my previous posts lamenting the fact that the VA had a year waiting list, and Medicare will not pay for the sleeve in my state, all is well.  This week ...

kenwilliams posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Hello Bypass! - New to this forum.  I was dedicated to having a gastric sleeve until Medicare refused to pay for it.  I reluctantly changed my plan.  Now that I've had a heart to heart with my ...

kenwilliams posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Medicare and the sleeve - I am feeling very frustrated.  After working to qualify for WLS, I found out that Medicare would not cover the gastric sleeve.  I then went to the VA.  This morning I finally fi...
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