katie M.
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Peanut Butter Powder - For anyone who is questioning about whether or not to buy some kind of peanut butter powder....DO IT!!! I bought some and this morning I mixed it in with my RTD Premier chocolate ...
katie M. accomplished a goal 13 years, 3 months ago
To have gastric bypass surgery & not have any life threatening complications.
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Someone break it down for me... - Friday I start the soft foods stage. I'm going to try a scrambled egg for breakfast and I'm wondering...should I be able to eat an entire scrambled egg? How much of it should I b...
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
SUCCESS! - To anyone who read or responded to my Nectar post yesterday...thanks! I mustered up the courage to try the Fuzzy Naval last night and maybe got down an ounce or so and couldn't do...
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Nectar - Alright, so I'm almost 2 weeks out and I really need to start getting more protein in. The most I've gotten in is 1 premier RTD shake a day. So, pre-op I bought that Nectar varie...
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Restless Leg Syndrome??? - Ok so last night was HORRIBLE. HOR-RI-BLE. My legs and arms were so restless, it was insane. I had to violently shake my arms like a rabid bird on crack, do scissor kicks, and t...
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Food Scales - Good Morning! Does anyone have a portable food scale that they can take to restaurants, etc? I've seen some on Amazon but I'm unsure of what I need. Any help would be appreciate...
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Why?? - Whyyyyyyy would I decide to watch Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives??
That is all.
xoxo,
Katie
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Ok so you guys were right... - I am feeling better everyday. I'm 4 days out and I'm starting to feel like I can somewhat function. I still have some major pain in the "big" incision Anyone else? I'm not muc...
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Please tell me it gets better.... - Ok so I'm only 2 days out, but my pain level is pretty high and I feel pretty bad. Around what day did you all feel better??
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
She's alive! - Just wanted to check in and let you all know that my surgery went well! Not a lot of pain, no nausea (yet)...worst thing that's happened is a tiny case of the hiccups! Thanks fo...
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
TOMORROW!! - Can't believe my surgery is tomorrow!! Gotta be there at 8:30, surgery at 11:15!! My nerves finally sank in after just receiving the confirmation call from the hospital and I she...
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
This is probably really stupid, but... - Surgery on Thursday...looking over my first 2 week diet so I can make a grocery list and it says I can have "cream soup made with milk & strained". Does that mean any "cream of" s...
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
This week! - Thursday is the big day! I can't believe how fast the past couple weeks has gone by. Make room on the losers bench b/c this chick is coming full steam ahead! :)
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
OT: Walking Dead? - Anyone a fan?
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
How long did you drink protein shakes? - I had my pre-op workshop with the dietician on Tuesday, and they have in our materials that we only drink protein shakes for 7 weeks. Is this right? From what I've read on here, ...
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
OT: Shoutout to the one of the greatest fat guys t - Notorious B.I.G! May 21, 1972 - March 9, 1997
I'm sure everyone on here can relate to these lyrics in some way or another :)
"You see, there are two kind of people in the ...
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Let the countdown begin! - A little over 3 weeks till my surgery and I CAN'T WAIT to do the damn thing! I went to a party last night and someone posted pics today on facebook and it was just a *huge* remind...
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
For the greek yogurt fans... - http://iwanttobethebiggestloser.wordpress.com/2011/09/05/chocolate-greek-yogurt/
Sounds good! I'm just starting w/ this protein thing (surgery in a few weeks), but I'm wonder...
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Hospital Stay.... - I'm seeing a lot of people saying they were in the hospital for 2+ nights....my surgeons office told me I would only be there for 1 night. Should I expect to be there longer?
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Drumroll please..... - I have a date!! March 29th :) I'm sure I'll be nervous as heck later...but right now I'm SUPER excited!! :)
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
60% - Ok, so I had originally begun this journey with my heart set on the RNY. A month or so ago some things happened that made my surgeon think I had Crohns. Since then I have been re...
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Protein Powder?? - In your opinion, what is the best protein powder?? I'm having surgery in march, and my NUT told me they will have Unjury in the hospital for me to try...but I was just wondering i...
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Insurance woes - So, at the beginning of this journey (August 2011), I called my insurance company to make sure the RNY was covered - and I was told it was. So yesterday I called to make sure the ...
katie M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
How long till you feel "normal"? - Hello!
I'm still waiting on a surgery date...but i'm hoping for it to be sometime in late March/early April. My husbands family has a big vacation planned in mid-June, and I'm ...
