Kathy1212 posted a comment 7 years, 3 months ago
Hi MC, your first comment was on the other post but then when I...

Kathy1212 wrote I Made it to the Loser's Bench! 7 years, 3 months ago

I did it!  I am now a post opper...or maybe just an opper, l...


Kathy1212 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 3 months ago

Hey guys, I am still here, lol.  Surgery went well.  They told me they had a hard time getting the breathing tube in because I don't have normal insides (something to that effect) but I'm OK and no sore throat.  </


Kathy1212 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 3 months ago

Hey guys, I'm still here.  Surgery went well, fast, and I'm in my room.  Update later as hard to type one handed.

Thanks for all of the su


Kathy1212 wrote Day 21 of Optifast, Surgery Tomorrow Morning! 7 years, 3 months ago

Today is my last day of Optifast!  I think I'm going to miss it, lol.  I'm down 21 Ibs, and I lost 4.5 inches off my waist, and over 10 inches all together.  <...


Kathy1212 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 3 months ago

Good morning,

I'm up early, getting ready for my flight to Toronto later this morning.  My surgery is tomorrow at 9:30 AM, and I need to be at the hospital at 7:30 to register


Kathy1212 posted a comment 7 years, 4 months ago
I'll be on the plane while you're in surgery so I'll send you warm...

Kathy1212 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 4 months ago

Well, my bags are packed and I'm all set to fly back to Toronto tomorrow morning! 

My friends are picking me up at the Billy Bishop airport and I'm spending the night with th


Kathy1212 wrote 5 Days Before Surgery 7 years, 4 months ago

I can't beleive I will be flying back to Toronto in 4 days, and having surgery, God willing, in 5.

I am still coughing an...


Kathy1212 wrote Week 2 of Optifast, down 19.2 Ibs total. 7 years, 4 months ago

I got on the scale this morning and was THRILLED to see the weight say 184.8.  I was worried that it might be up a bit because I couldn't take my water pill for a few...


Kathy1212 wrote Sick, but should be OK in time for sugery 7 years, 4 months ago

Today was not fun.  I've been sick for the past few days and I called my surgeon's office to find out if there was anything I'm not allowed to take, prescription wise...


Kathy1212 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 4 months ago

Hi guys,

I've been sick for the past few days, coughing sneezing, etc., which triggered my asthma.  I woke up with that sharp asthma cough and wheeze all through the night.  T


Kathy1212 posted a comment 7 years, 4 months ago
Hi NYMom, thank you. I did end up mentioning it in my "what are...

Kathy1212 wrote Mom gave me such a big scare this morning. 7 years, 4 months ago

This morning I was drinking my hot lemon tea, and I heard a big thump from the kitchen.  I asked my Mom if she had dropped anything and she didn't answer me. I asked ...


Kathy1212 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 4 months ago

Hello guys and gals,

I hope you're all having a nice day!

I am on Day 11 of Optifast and can already notice a change in the way m


Kathy1212 wrote Virtual Bike Rides are fun! 7 years, 4 months ago

I usually use Youtube for everything video related, including watching virtual bike rides while riding my exercise bike. I kept seeing an ad for Vimeo streaming servi...


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Kathy1212 wrote Hot lemon water with Truvia is a great tea substitute! 7 years, 4 months ago

Yesterday I was saying (whining) that I was worried about how I'd cope on Optifast without hot herbal teas to keep me warm.  It's winter and I only like the shakes ic...


Kathy1212 posted a comment 7 years, 4 months ago
Thanks for sharing! The apple cinnamon sounds lovely! I wish I...

Kathy1212 uploaded a new photo 7 years, 4 months ago

Kathy1212 wrote Day 7 of Optifast, Vick's Vapor Rub is my new best friend. 7 years, 4 months ago

I'm down 6 Ibs! Or possibly 7.  I stepped on my scale this morning and it landed on 296.6 three times, and 298 three times.  The last time it went to 298 and then rol...


Kathy1212 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 4 months ago

Hey guys, sorry for all of the questions.

I was re-reading my instructions for surgery and it says I have to quit my vitamins, supplements, and herbal teas for 14 days before


Kathy1212 posted a comment 7 years, 4 months ago
Wow, Kathy; thank you so much for all of the amazing recipes. I...

Kathy1212 posted a comment 7 years, 4 months ago
Great techniques, Kathy! Thank you.
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