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14 weeks post-op - This week is 14 weeks since RNY, but it is 1 year since I started this whole journey...since I made the big decision to change my life. What a great decision it was. Today, I'm d...
4catz wrote a blog post 15 years, 5 months ago
Milestones met - Today is our 2nd wedding anniversary. What a difference 2 years makes. My health is so much better since I have made the decision to take back my life and get healthier. Today I...
4catz wrote a blog post 15 years, 6 months ago
To walk or not......... Hmmmm..... - Today I was riding my commuter bus into Seattle where I work and I was thinking about the hill up to where I work. I generally get off of the bus and wait for the trolley to pick...
4catz wrote a blog post 15 years, 6 months ago
...and I'm feeling good........... - It was a good weekend. My office mate got married on Saturday and it was a fancy evening wedding at a fancy venue. I stressed for weeks over what I would wear. It had been a few...
4catz wrote a blog post 15 years, 6 months ago
When changes become habit they become the norm.... - Life has been busy. I am getting comfortable with my routine of getting protein, water and exercise into my daily living and feeling that despite the surgery and dietary changes, ...
4catz wrote a blog post 15 years, 7 months ago
Feeling frustrated. - Okay so I know that I have always been the instant gratification type. It's probably why I have been obese for most of my life. I also know all the stuff about patience and work ...
4catz wrote a blog post 15 years, 7 months ago
One Month Post-op - Yesterday was my one month surgiversary. The day before that, my case manager from my insurance called for our first follow-up interview. He asked a list of questions among which...
4catz wrote a blog post 15 years, 8 months ago
They said Slow and Steady wins the Race - Yesterday I had my first follow-up appointment with my surgeon and Nut since my surgery. They were very pleased with my progress. They told me to start on iron, B12 and fishoil s...
4catz wrote a blog post 15 years, 8 months ago
2 weeks out - I guess it's been 2 weeks now so I think it's time to write something. Surgery went well but crushing chest pain landed me in a telemetry room and an extra night stay. That was f...
4catz wrote a blog post 15 years, 8 months ago
Tomorrow's the day! - Nine months ago, after contemplating and researching wsl for almost 2 years, I finally made the decision to have the surgery and made the first step by applying for the procedure t...
4catz wrote a blog post 15 years, 9 months ago
Tuesday weigh-in - Last evening was my "official" weigh-in day. It was a Tuesday afternoon when I had my "physician authenticated" weight done as a requirement for my insurance so I have kept that a...
4catz wrote a blog post 15 years, 9 months ago
Scuba diving was so much easier - Well, again, I made it through another week of this 1000 cal. pre-op diet. I did much better this week on the protein vs. carbs getting in between 80 and 100 grams of protein a da...
4catz wrote a blog post 15 years, 9 months ago
Proud of myself - So getting my hair done is always a special time because I get to visit with my good friend Deb who has done my hair for close to 20 years. It also means that when we're done we h...
4catz wrote a blog post 15 years, 9 months ago
Not so bad - Well I got through my first week of my 1000 calorie pre-op diet. At the beginning of the week I didn't do the best with carbs vs. protein, but after reading many posts on here it ...
4catz wrote a blog post 15 years, 9 months ago
Do I or don't I???? That is the question I strugg - So, today is Friday and I am in my 4th day of my pre-diet. I am doing better than I expected I would, but I am really excited about this and who all am I cheating if I cheat on it...
4catz wrote a blog post 15 years, 9 months ago
Starting the next chapter....... - And the journey begins... I realize it actually began 8 months ago when I applied for coverage from my insurance company, but yesterday was my first official day of my 3 weeks of ...