kahlana
kahlana posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Typical hospital Stay for Open DS? - Has anyone else had the open DS procedure and if so how long was your hospital stay if you had no complications from the surgery? Am trying to plan ahead (yes I know I'm not even s...
kahlana lost 3 lbs since Jul 26 13 years, 6 months ago
kahlana posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Help with the Wishy-washy's? - Is it just me or does having each step that takes you closer to the date make you feel less wishy-washy about the whole thing? Since my first consult with my surgeon where I was ab...
kahlana posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
X-Post: Psych Evaluation - I was asked to cross post this so I am. I hope that by doing so that other pre-ops will have some idea of what to expect when they get to this point. And I can not stress enough ho...
kahlana posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Psych Evaluation - Okay the test was no big deal. I talked with the psychiatrist for approximately an hour about my support system, extended family, goals for the surgery, the procedure itself and wh...
kahlana lost 12 lbs since May 03 13 years, 6 months ago
kahlana posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
X-Post: Sweet victory anda Thanks - I'm cross posting this from the DS board:
I met with my surgeon for my first consult today and even though he is of the school that only reccomends people with +40 BMis and out ...
kahlana posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Sweet Victory and a Thanks - I met with my surgeon for my first consult today and even though he is of the school that only reccomends people with +40 BMis and out of control co-morbidities for the DS he has a...
kahlana posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
New to this forum but not OH - hi, Im new to this forum but have been around OH for a few months now. I love to travel and hoping to get to do more of it now that I am an empty-nester. I am working on becoming a...
kahlana posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Self sabotage - I'm seeing the nutritionist on Friday as well as the surgeon for the pre-pre-op visit. I haven't done well at all with the goals we set for me. I have forgotten to write down every...
kahlana posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
A new pet peeve - Being told I am too "tiny" to be considering wls. Now even the bariatric people here are telling me I am so "tiny". WTF??? im over 100 pounds overweight! That is NOT tiny. sorry pe...
kahlana posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Off Topic - I don't know what to title this post. My youngest daughter moved out today (she's a month away from 19) after a year of butting heads with my partner. I feel like someone died.
kahlana posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
OT: My Family and Netflix (lighthearted) - My dear sweet friend loaned me her Netflix account whilst I am recovering from the latest surgery and it was great at first because I got to catch up on all the Bones and Numb3rs e...
kahlana posted a comment 13 years, 7 months ago
I am planning a trip to Helena to see my parents next summer. If I...
kahlana posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Trying to make sure I am getting it all covered - I am still pre-op DS but I am trying right now to get in the habits that I will need to have in place for the rest of my life after the surgery. If it's not too much trouble could ...
kahlana posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Allergic to Sutures? - Who knew you could be allergic to the sutures they use in surgery? Apparently I developed a reaction after my recent gall bladder/appendix surgery and have to be on antibiotics for...
kahlana posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
First dietary meeting - So it went well I think. She took my history and we talked about how and when I eat and set a few goals for me. The big one will be cutting out my sweet tea. I can drink a gallon o...
kahlana posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
one thing after another - Got a call from my doc. the results of my ultrasound on my throat came back and while the cyst is not recurring (thank the goddess) I have 2 nodules on my thyroid that are pressing...
kahlana posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago
Gall Bladder Surgery: Update - I was sitting here thinking about all the surgeries I have had in the last 10 years. I have had my tonsils and adnoids out, my uterus and cervix removed, now my gall bladder and ap...
kahlana posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago
Significat adhesions - How significant do adhesions have to be before the surgeon will revise to an open surgery? I am hoping to have the DS done laparscopically but am having my gall bladder out on wedn...
kahlana posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago
Officially - in the Bariatrics program now. I have my first dietary visit on the 16th. I think my heart is racing and I am not sure if its because I am scared witless about what I am going to ...
kahlana wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
Blogging - I have moved my blog about my weight loss surgery journey to here. Hope to see you there :)
kahlana posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago
TMI: Endoscopy, Colonoscopy and Hemorrhoids OMY!: - I had the procedures done today and the endoscopy showed that my esophagus is swollen. Everything else went fine. Booty is a little tender from the hemorrhoid banding but otherwise...
kahlana posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago
Well, that was easy (YAY moment) - Probably everyone already kjnew this but....
Just switched my HMO from regular Medical Assistance with no HMO to Security Health which covers all the weight loss surgeries. All it...
kahlana posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago
X-posting: Blood sugar too high? - I'm a pre-op but I have some concerns that I am hoping those who have experience with diabetes can help me with.
I started checking my blood sugar this past week again as I have...
About Me
Sitka, AK
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24.0
BMI
Surgery
01/26/2012
Surgery Date
Apr 11, 2011
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