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kizzie

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  1. I am so glad I am not the only one freaking out!.. it is really hard to explain how I am SOO excited.. nervous.. apprehensive all in one!..I haven't felt even the tiniest bit nervous until today.. so I guess it is all coming out!. I will be fine tomorrow.. ... I guess it would be better if I had a family member or close friend with me to vent too.. but I don't have anyone other than you guys to talk to .. so I guess this is my way of getting it out of my system!!.. freak out online!! haha. I am planning on baby steps.. My wonderful family tell me on the phone sometimes "oooh.. think how much you will have lost by the time we see you at Christmas"... but I try not to think that far ahead.. I just want to make the changes and see day to day what will be will be!. going for a cup of hot chamomile tea.. CALM!! ha.. and a lavender bath this evening.. mm should do it !
  2. Good luck Apples!.. thank you for your kind words. I will be thinking about all of you 17's today!.. ... just the start of good things!!!!have a great recovery!.. and I will 'see' you on the other side!!... so good to have this board for support!..
  3. Gosh! lots of teachers!!... this surgery should be subsidised!! I am a private teacher. I am from the UK but now teach a VIP family in Miami, Caribbean and Europe... family live in UK, NZ and Aus.. Getting this done in Spain (TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!) and then head to the US end of August. ... hoping to find a great fill doctor there.. LOVE THIS WEBSITE!
  4. Thanks!! I AM BREATHING DEEPLY!!.. I am actually deliriously nervous!! .. I am EXCITED and NERVOUS and APPREHENSIVE..all in one!.. A friend (not close ) offered to come and stay with my overnight.. but I had to politely decline.. I am not nervous in that sense.. I won't do anything silly.. or cry.. but I do wish to go through this VERY personal experience alone..and wake up with my new friend .. this needs transition time and I really don't need someone else there asking every five minutes how I am !... Going to get the overnight bag packed.. pj's, toothbrush/paste, change of undies, lipbalm and ipod... DONE.. not too much. Would be nice to have some family here right now though.. kind of sucks that part.. hey ho.. will be over sooner than I think.. THANK THE LORD FOR THIS SITE!!!!... Cathy you are amazing!.. I love reading your daily countdowns for everyone!.. now it is MY TURN!!!!..never thought it would be! CHEERS!
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    June line up

    Two words describe how I am feeling this morning.. "OH CRAP"... I have been as cool as a cucumber about my 'procedure'.. really not nervous at all.. and hardly thinking about it actually.. THEN I woke up this morning and started to feel really anxious... saying silly things in my head to myself.. "ok.. last day of this... last day of bathing in the tub for a while, last day of swimming in the pool for a while... last day to sleep without discomfort'.... EEEEKKKKKK I know the pros outweigh the cons by a long shot!! and I hope that I can add 'last day at 109kg!!!"... so I am looking forward . .... just so nervous now!!!!!!...it isn't really the pain I am worried about either.. just the whole change in lifestyle!... and hoping I can handle it without drawing too much attention to myself!.. anyway.. GOOD LUCK 17'S.. BRING IT ON 18 !!!... I MAY BE NERVOUS BUT I AM SO READY FOR IT!!! Thanks for letting me vent a bit!!! ha..
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    Liquid Protein

    Hi.. I am in Spain and trying to prepare my 'clear fluids' stage of this surgery before my op on Wednesday. I have just tried to buy "liquid protein" and all they could show me was 'prosure'.. similar to Ensure in the US.. but I have a problem on two counts. 1) it is a creamy vanilla.. not clearn and 2) they are 8 Euros a serving!!!.. (a carton)... so I told the pharmacist to forget about it. They do have 21g of Protein. Can anyone suggest another good source of daily protein when in the clear liquid stage???.. I have bought ingredients for different broths etc.. but I would really like to find a good Liquid Protein to make sure I am getting enough, healing correctly and doing this properly. I am in southern Spain so I think I may have to ship something here. Either from the UK or the US.. I am not sure if I am allowed to ship but will try. Please advise.. I would like to be prepared when I go in. Otherwise I will wait until I am in the hospital (overnight stay) and see what they feed me.. I will just ask them if I can take some home!!.. I have my liquid Vitamins and liquid painkiller.. so 2/3 of the way there! cheers!! Kizzie
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    Hey from Miami!!!

    Welcome!!!.. I reside in Miami for about 4 months of the year.. so am looking for a fill doctor there.. (will let you know if I find a good one)... YOu will find all the information you could possibly need here. I am being 'banded' on Wednesday in Spain.. and have been ADDICTED to this site since discovering it a week ago!.. Good luck!!!.. and big virtual hug!!!
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    Post Surgery check in here

    Thank you for sharing your story.. It wasn't too long at all.. not for us in PRE OP stage.. I am 'digesting' (no pun intended!!).. everything I can read about this surgery and post op.. so I am very grateful to you for sharing.. Congratualations! and keep up the good work!.. I will join you on the OTHER SIDE on Wednesday!!!!
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    Liquid Protein

    OK I HAVE ANSWERED MY OWN QUESTION! I have found 'Reflex whey Refresh".. it comes in three flavours.. Rhubarb, Fruit Punch and Orange... 500ml gives 40g of protein!.. have just ordered a case... they DO deliver to Spain (from the UK)... Bariatrics.com have a great liquid Protein but don't deliver to Spain.. so will stock up on that when I get back to the US in September!!... Will post this on food and Nutrition.. aswell as Pre Op questions..
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    My Scale Victory Today . . .

    HURRAH!!!! well done you!!!... How exciting!!!>. I have my surgery on Wednesday..and currently getting all my liquids bits and bobs together.. I hope to be celebrating 11 days after that!! hurrah!... I have a feeling my beautiful big 38HH will drop... blub.. but HEY there is always reconstruction!!!.. YEAH FOR YOU!!!...
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    Liquid Protein

    .. are any of the isopure powders for the clear stage??. I have seen one in 'punch' flavour in the UK but it is a powder to mix with Water??. Is the glass bottle variety only called 'ISOPURE".. or does it have a secondary title??? thank you!!!! you are a life saver!!!
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    Liquid Protein

    Hello ! Thank you for that suggestion!. I shall have a look online and see where I can obtain ISOPURE from.. maybe there is somewhere closer than the US...
  13. Thanks Tres Chic.. that was really lovely of you to post such an inspiring message.. I am trying to gain as much advice as I can.. there are so many different stories out there.. I just want to be prepared for how I will feel after my op.. I spend most days on this website..and count my blessings that this site is here!.. I have learned so much from this site alone.. I could really do with a three stages menu list though.. just to be sure.. I can't find one on here.. everything seems quite spread out.. and then I get confused to when I can introduce things like mashed avocado and soft chicken!...
  14. wow! that is an incredible success story and quite inspiring!!.. corr I dream of being a size 16!!!.. lol.. My surgery is next Wednesday (18th). I was wondering about plastic surgery later on down the line.. hoping I am as successful as you. My stomach hangs down a bit even with all my fat.. so I am guessing it will pretty much stay there until I have it chopped away. But that is for later... right now i need to concentrate on my procedure next week. I have watched many surgeries online.. so know what will happen once I go in..
  15. Hi Julie Thank you so much for offering your support. I do need help with this as I am so alone where I live/work. My parents have been wonderful and tell me to call them anytime day or not if I am concerned or just want to talk. But I really don't want to wake them up. I have had a few good days since my surgery date was given to me. Although I have been told to go on a diet. I know I should cut things out now.. I am slowly saying goodbye to some old 'friends' in other words .. juicy steaks! ha.. and fibrous veggies... but I do feel like I am really eating a lot and justifying it because I won't be able to in a week.. Bad I know.. and I will try from now to really concentrate on being as healthy as I can for my surgery. Two years!! wow..CONGRATULATIONS!! you are doing so well!!.. how has your journey been?.. I would love to hear your story! I am quite nervous now about the actual operation .. and of course waking up and feeling pain. I am hoping to be back in shape as quickly as possible as I only have a week off of work. My mind is set for the changes.. but I know I have habits that will take time to alter. For example.. gulping down drinks when I have finished eating.. (water usually.. I rarely drink soda... but will miss sparkling water!!)...oh and of course taking tiny bites and chewing properly. I am currently making my shopping list and organising it for the three stages. So, trying to figure out exactly what I should be eating when I get home from the hospital. (the clear liquid stage) and what I need to take to the hospital. I am having my surgery in Spain, but will be moving to the US in Miami(I move every 3 or 4 months with my job).. so also have the stress of finding a fill doctor!.. there don't seem to be many in the S FL.. region.. all further north.. so not quite sure what I will do yet.. anyway. I have waffled enough ( you can tell I don't talk to many people!!.. well about this anyway! I try not to concern my parents as they feel pretty bad that they can't be here for me..bless them)... I hope I am not all doom and gloom!. I really am so excited to find my old self again.. and find that I am new and improved!! Thank you again so much for offering your support. I am so grateful to you!. Louise
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    Miami area?

    Hi there. I am being 'banded' in Spain. Just waiting for the date. I will be in Miami for about 4 months from September. Has anyone found a Fill Dr near Miami? St Petes and Tampa are too far away.. There must be Bariatric Dr's in such a big city. thank you Kizzie
  17. Congratulations on your op!.. I have 6 days left until I go in for my 'band'. I understand what you say about missing out on the social aspect of eating. I have always been a great entertainer and known for my great dinner parties and buffets etc.. I love to cook and feed people.. and I love to taste!.. Christmas will be really hard this year as I always cook for my whole family and enjoy preparing all the little things.. and of course eating them.. .. but.. for the sake of one day out of the year.. I would prefer to be in a smaller dress size!.. and not have such pain in my knees! and not feel my belly on my thighs!. I know I haven't had the surgery yet.. and in a week I will more than likely be screaming at myself.. "what have you done!?" but I will look back on these posts and remind myself of the bigger goal!.. and I will still enjoy cooking and tasting.. I just won't stuff my face to the point of explosion!!!.. and then go back for more.. . it will be very interesting this 'mindfull eating'.. Well done you..and keep up the good work.. surely a little watermelon juice isn't going to hurt you too much ??.. all the best!
  18. I agree!.. In the past I always weighed in once a week.. but my father (an engineer).. has always told me that weighing in once a week misses the patterns.. you need to note your weight everyday to see the pattern emerge for weight loss. My Mum loses 1kg every 10 days (fluctuating daily).. my Dad loses 1kg every 7 days. I used to get SO mad at Weight Watchers because I would always stay the same or gain!.. but when my father explained this basic fact.. I was stunned!.. I was weighing in on my heavy day!.. I personally now weigh everyday. And like other bandsters think of it as assisting me.. it is good to see little losses.. it makes the weigh in at the docs easier to bare when I have gained a little.. I will be watching my weight daily post op!.. and plotting my numbers on a graph!. .it will be very interesting to see a pattern develop!..
  19. Hey there!!.. I too am having my surgery on the 18th!!.. yay for us!!, I too am nervous about my future eating habits. I am single.. but have a love affair with food!.. will that change??.. who knows!? but I know.. that I HAVE to do this. I don't want to be single anymore. I don't want to have painful knees and desperately want to get rid of my walking stick. I want my life back!.. and believe me I will now have a different love affair with food. I will just find different ways of enjoying LESS!.. .. good luck to you..!! ONE WEEK TO GO!!!! Kizzie
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    I feel so awful....

    hi! I am sorry they found that bacteria.. but it will be for the best. I had to do the same tests actually. I blew into two test tubes. Then they gave me something to drink (?) and I had to blow into two more 30 mins later. Thankfully mine were negative.. It must be really frustrating for you but I hope you feel much better soon so you can continue on your journey. best of luck to you! Kizzie
  21. thanks for the advice. I will make a little 'survival' note book for afterwards.. and maybe leave post its around!.. walk walk walk!! The walk to the kitchen here is quite some distance... but I will make it. we have professional chefs etc..and a lot of staff who don't know what I am doing.. so I will just have to get them to make me Soups and pretend i am sick or something!! ha.. I will figure it out.. it is the start of something new and wonderful and I want to feel wonderful about it.. not ashamed that I caved in because I am weak.. Anyway I am going to read some of the positive posts on here and keep myself motivated and happy!.. I will call my parents in a few hours and have a chat with them too.. thanks again.. and it is good to know you are there!
  22. thank you so much for replying so quickly!. It is so very good to know that I am not alone. My parents live in New Zealand and I am in Spain... so they are asleep when I need to talk. It is very hard to get things in order when I can't talk about my situation. Honestly I just get looks of distaste... or 'she's talking about being fat again.why doesn't she just stop eating'.. it is a very hard place to be. If I didn't live where I work I would have never said anything to these people. It really annoys me that they have to know all my personal information. I do know that when the weight DOES start to fall off.. that they will THEN realise what I had to do to get to this situation. anyway, I am currently trying to sort out getting my shopping in for after my surgery. I will be pretty much on my own so will need to have things handy that don't require too much refrigeration. How long did you need to stay in bed?? I am going into hospital at 2pm for a 4pm surgery.. and should be home again the following lunchtime. thank you for being there!.. I know myself that I am not a weak person.. but it is very hard to be around ignorant people who seem to think they are far superior because they are thin and earn a heap more money than I do!!...
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    June line up

    Hello!!.. I was given my Op date. I am being 'banded' 18th June in Spain. Can I go on the list please!??
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    I ate a pork chop thought I was GONNA DIE!

    Oh gosh!.. me too!!>. that is one of my biggest concerns right now.. (pre op).. what if I just 'swallow' it..before I have done chewing!!????..I guess that is the reason not to do anything when you are eating. Focus solely on eating and chewing.. crikey.. it is going to be hard. I have eaten lunch at my laptop for years!!... and finished lunch without even thinking.. TIME FOR A LIFESTYLE CHANGE!!>. gosh there is so much more to learn with this!..
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    Miami area?

    OOh great!.. thank you for that link! I will do some emailing this evening and find out some costs etc.. and of course if they will accept me...

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