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Kaj

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About Kaj

  • Rank
    Guru in Training
  • Birthday 11/14/1952

About Me

  • Gender
    Female
  • Interests
    Reading, Hand Spinning, Playing online,
  • Occupation
    VA Social Worker
  • City
    Austin
  • State
    TX
  • Zip Code
    78734

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  1. SistaSha

    Hi Kaj,

    We are similar ages.  I'm slated to have VGS with Tim Faulkenberry on 3/22.  Curious to know what you thought of his skills, his practice and aftercare.  So far, I've found his office to be a bit disorganized and I am hoping that he is NOT disorganized.

    I have lots of comorbidities to eradicate.  I am 22 lbs. lower than my highest weight of several years ago, but 15 lbs higher than my lowest weight.  I gained the 15 back quite easily during COVID.  I've been on saxenda, phentremine, and topomax over the years (as well as WW) in an effort to reduce pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.  This past year, I was also diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a.  There is a history of cardiovascular disease on my paternal side.

    Although I am 70 years "young", I do not act, feel, or look like an old person.  I still work full time and am active with my 5 grandchildren, ages 9-2.  I am a 5-mile walker, a few times per week, for the last 15 years or so, and I do strength training.  My aim is to be like my role-model, my 96-year old mother, who remains, active, smart, and full of grace, beloved by her 7 great-grandchildren.

    I hope you are doing well, this far out from your surgery.  Would love to know anything you can warn me about Dr. F and his staff or any good news about them, based on your experience.  Thanks.

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  11. Kaj

    Kaj

    Just when I start worrying that I can "eat too much"; I eat an ozof pecans and a couple tablespoons of soup and end up tossing my stomach due to fullness. ;/

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  13. Kaj

    Kaj

    Today is better than yesterday, and tomorrow will be better than today.

    1. ProudGrammy

      ProudGrammy

      some yesterdays status, glad things are going better. knew they would!!!

    2. Kaj

      Kaj

      Thanks PG. I don't know if things are going better, but I am moving forward; trying to do this right. Protein, water, and low carbs.

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    Kaj

    I *gained* 2 lbs this week! I just want to crawl in a hole.

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    2. Kaj

      Kaj

      I haven't had any stalls, just a consistent 2 lbs a week loss. I've increased my activity this past week, but my carbs and calories Thursday and Friday were way too high with calories over 1000 and carbs right at 100. Gonna go all liquid this weekend, I think, to reset my mental state.

    3. gamergirl

      gamergirl

      good luck! Good you're catching it early and be thankful no stalls! I've spent about half the time stalled. ((hugs))

    4. Kaj

      Kaj

      Thanks lady. You keep writing. I'm loving your blog.

       

  17. E. Patchen Dellinger

    Happy Birthday Kaj!

  18. Kaj

    Kaj

    Decimals - to count or not? That is the question.

  19. Kaj

    Kaj

    Decibels - to count or not? That is the question.

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    Kaj

    One of my favorite quotes: "I am becoming the woman I always wanted to be." Finding one's self and acceptance are two excellent attributes.

  22. Kaj

    Kaj

    Whoop! Whoop! You got this, sugar! Never say never.

  23. Kaj

    Kaj

    2 months and 7 days ad 36 lbs lost.

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    Acid Reflux

    Kaj replied to MissKatie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Hehehehehehehhehehe!!
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    Nervous ... BCBS TX

    Kaj replied to Simpley_ke's topic in Insurance & Financing

    I have BCBS Federal and am in Texas. Not sure if that is the same as just BCBS of TX, but I had an answer in a week.
  37. Kaj

    Kaj

    Seems my weight loss is going to maybe pick up now. WOO HOO.

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