kenwilliams
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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