Recent content by Karen_golfs

Just wanted to let you know - I cancelled my surgery. So far I have lost 55 pounds on my own. I wish you good luck.

Donna, I cancelled my surgery. Major snowstorm kept us immobile. I'm an accountant so January - April 15 is crazy. I am going to continue my healthy eating habits and logging my food on My Fitness Pal. I may revisit this later in 2013. Guess I should drop out of this site but still like to...

Being without power has made me crazy - my surgery was scheduled for today December 27. Still no power at home so we packed up and came back to the lake. I'm staying put til New Years Day. Gonna continue with my new eating habits and re-visit surgery this summer.

Big snowstorm in Arkansas - no power for 24 hours. I cancelled my surgery because I can't get to the hospital (5:30 am) and I am concerned about reduced staff for my recovery. I will continue to monitor my foods and re-schedule when tax season is over. Happy New Year yall.

The day is here - prime rib for dinner! It is just beautiful but somehow it doesn't bother me that I won't be eating. I'll get to see my family enjoy a wonderful meal and be together . We all live in the same town and work in the same office but sharing a Christmas Eve meal is priceless. When...

My surgery is Dec 27 but I have lost 34 pounds. Several of my friends have told me I look great. I just smile and say thank you. Compliments are hard to accept when you don't think you deserve them. You deserve compliments - you are working very hard to improve your life. Please keep us posted...

Colonoscopy is a good first step. Better safe than sorry. Please let us know how you are.

I am a huge fan of eggnog - this time of year I drink it with breakfast and in the evening. I'm on day 5 five of pre op diet so eggnog is a huge NONO. I remembered seeing Silk Nog a couple of weeks ago in Kroger. Today I went back and bought a carton - I was so suprised. This tastes just like...

refried beans? yogurt?

The small unexpected pleasures...great story!

My pre op diet full liquids started yesterday. Surgery is December 27. Last pre op surgeon visit is tomorrow. i have another list of questions. My NUT called today to ask me what my plans were for Christmas dinner. My husband is fixing prime rib for the 3 kids (early 30's) and himself. I've...

I have survived the sleep study and pulmonary testing. I started pre op diet today. Hope to see yall on chat tonight around 8 pm Central time!

Tonight is my sleep study followed by thge pulmonary testing tomorrow morning. I'll be unable to correspond with yall tonight. See you tomorrow!:rolleyes:

This is great news - please keep us posted as to your progress.

Thanks for the terminology Sandie - I'm an accountant and had no idea what they were called!