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  • Comment by Cira S. on 1/13/07 8:06 pm
    Evelyn, Congratulations on your surgery! Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery.
  • Comment by Melissa W. on 1/10/07 4:59 am
    Evelyn, I hope you had a great surgery and recover quickly! My thoughts are with you. You will do great! Hugs, Melissa
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Hello  & 'Thanks' for stopping by.  

I thought about WLS for about 6 years. It finally came down to me really knowing it was the right thing for me to do.  January 8, 2007 was my surgery. 

Start weight 249, 5' 2''
1 month         217          -32
2 month         198          -19
3 month         190          -08
4 month         180          -10
5 month         180             0
6 month         175             5
7 month         170             5
8 month         170             0

Evelyn K.'s Blog
Evelyn K.'s Blog


April will be 1 yr
on March 13, 2008 12:20 pm
It's been almost a whole year and I haven't lost 1 lb!!! What's wrong with me?
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1 Year anniversary!!!
on January 15, 2008 1:07 pm
Sure doesn't feel like a whole year looking back. Sure the first month or so was tough with while nursing a wound infection. But what the heck I'm down 75 lbs and enjoying it.

Within the first 6 months I lost all the weight. Today I stand at 5'2'' and 175 lbs. Started at 250.

Geez, I'd really like to be normal weight.  I'll get there for sure.  

I can eat anything, but try not to over do it.  I'm health conscious.  I notice if I eat too fast or don't chew enough then I have problems.  Had only 2 dumping episodes over this past year. Whew!! they were bad.  Foamies about 5 times. But they are subsiding. 

I've got to post some new pictures.....
Plastic surgery?  I hope so. My kids are too truthful when they play with my turkey neck and bat wings. Hehe.
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Letter I wrote
on September 25, 2007 12:55 pm
I came across a short letter I wrote while waiting in the waiting room to be called in for surgery prep.  It was written on Jan 8,2007.

I had all the right words to remind me why I did it. It's funny how I found it the other day tucked away in the back of my calendar day planner. But there it was a testiment to the determination I had and have to live a better fuller life.

I haven't been the best at working at what I should be doing nutrition wise or exercise lately. I have to take it more seriously. I am still down 70-75 lbs but I need to be down 115!! I'm still obese for my 5'2'' frame at 170.  I'd be really happy to see me and know what it is like to be 130.

It melted off so easily for the first few months. I've changed so many old bad habits to congratulate myself on. Now the hard work starts....Now its time to get tough.
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6 months post op
on July 26, 2007 11:15 am
July 8th was 6 months post op. I've been flip floping within 5 lbs for the month of July. I know protein intake and exercise are all that is going to save me if I want to make goal. I ask myself if I'm willing to live with these extra 35 lbs I have left to loose.  Geez I really don't think so.  It's still a health risk I don't want.   I'd love to make goal by my 1st anniversary.

I'm starting back to college!! I have to get my degree before my children ages 5 & 8 get theirs. Hehe. I'll take mostly online courses since I'm a full time mother and a full time computer programmer.

I've started taking more interest in the way I look the past few months. I've called it being vain but there is nothing wrong in wanting to look good.  I don't leave the house without makeup on anymore.  It's that drastic.

  

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Obese
on May 29, 2007 8:16 am

I'm obese but thank the Lord I'm not morbidly obese anymore. I'll have to get down to 165 to be slightly overweight. Then final goal is to be normal weight at 135.  Thank you again Lord.  

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Typical story of childhood obesity. Chubette clothes from the time I was 8. Graduated high school at 170. Twentysomething, Thirtysomething, fortysomething- 220's 240's.  Never gained a pound with either pregnancy.  I have been thinking of WLS for about 4 years.  I went thru heavy behav mod with counseling and it came down to absolutely knowing WLS is right for me. I was scheduled  Oct 2 and 3 days before the surgery it was canceled because the surgeon realized one of my tests wasn't up to par. So I had to have a retest with their dr and get rescheduled.  New Date is January 8, 2007.  

Things I want to do....
1. Live a healthy life for myself and my children.
2. Play a better game of hide 'n seek with my kids. They always find me because I can't hide behind anything!! hehe.
3.Teach my children healthy habits by example.
4.Ride my bike and not feel embarressed.
5.Feel good about a bathing suit.
6.Wear fashionable clothes for my age.
7.Be attractive/not a freak.
8.Run in my town's 5k race. Wow!!
9.Attract a special someone to share my love with.
10.Wear a sleeveless shirt. Haven't done that since I was 5.
11.Cross my legs.
12.Mount a horse with out the assist of 4 people.
13.Ride wild rides with my kids.
14.Have my first Wow moment.
15.Blood sugar under control without meds.
16.Cholesterol under control without meds.
17. Carpal Tunnel improved/gone.
18.Go on a beach vacation.
19.Row a boat with kids.
20.Weigh under 200.
21.Weigh under 150.
22.Learn to roller blade.
23.Ice skate.
24.Learn to ski.
25.Have a healthy relationship with food.
26.Fit in a tube at the water park.
27.Wear Mommy & me clothes with my daughter.
28. Hop into a pickup truck.
29.Buy clothes in non-big girl dept.
30.Be healthy.
31.Let my soul shine.
32.Love myself enough to stay healthy.

33. Have pics taken with kids.

 

 

 

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This section was written days before my surgery.  Just a few short notes for my loved ones should the surgery not be a success.  I've decided to leave it here to remind myself how much my family means to me.  Look what I've gone thru in order to lead a healthy life for myself and them. 

For Shane and Olivia>>>>>>>>>>  If I should fall and end in Gods glorious land, know that you will be in good hands. I'll be watching over you. Love yourself, you are so special, be good to yourself and make good choices for yourself.  Remember the Golden Rule. Be confident in yourself. Persistance. Enjoy life, laughter can carry you thru, be happy, find goodness in everything. I'll be here to greet you when it's time. I Love you both so much.  This song is for the both of you even tho it only mentions a boy. I like the version sung by Susan Tedesci. Shane, remember we saw her in Princeton? Shane keep up on your artwork, I think you will find lots of enjoyment with drawing. Olivia, you are so colorful, full of life, keep it going with whatever you do.

Lord Protect My child, by Bob Dylan

For his age, he's wise
He's got his mother's eyes
There's gladness in his heart
He's young and he's wild
My only prayer is, if I can't be there,
Lord, protect my child

As his youth now unfolds
He is centuries old
Just to see him at play makes me smile
No matter what happens to me
No matter what my destiny
Lord, protect my child

While the world is asleep
You can look at it and weep
Few things you find are worthwhile
And though I don't ask for much
No material things to touch
Lord, protect my child

He's young and on fire
Full of hope and desire
In a world that's been raped, raped and defiled
If I fall along the way
And can't see another day
Lord, protect my child

There'll be a time I hear tell
When all will be well
When God and man will be reconciled
But until men lose their chains
And righteousness reigns
Lord, protect my child

For my Sister Donna, You've been nothing short of the best older sister a girl could have. I know you will continue to be the positive influence in Shane & Olivia's lives. Guide and love them. I love you.

For my Mother, who was always by my side. Thank you for your dedication and guidance.  God bless you. I love you. 

For Mike, we made the two most wonderful children together. What else can I say. Take it easy and you'll continue to be a good father. I'm sure you'll do the right thing. Don't spend all my money on cigarettes & lottery tickets!! hehe.