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Be able to walk instead of ride in wheelchairs/mobile carts

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Be able to fit in seats (airplane, amusement rides, desk, etc.)

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Feel comfortable being myself

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Surgeon Testimonial

Jon R. Pirrello, Jr. M.D.
I was already so excited when I first went to the appointment, that when I met the staff at Dr. P's it made me even more anxious to get the ball rolling. Dr. P is very calm and has an effective means of communicating with what you should expect and what he expects of you. He is very informative and takes as much time as you need to answer all the questions you may have. I feel very comfortable with Dr. P doing my surgery. I have been researching WLS for about 5 years now and I didn't want just anyone to operate on me. I truly believe the Lord has put in the right hands.
Member Interests
  • Crafts - I enjoy making all types of crafts; crocheting, pin making, painting
  • Travel - We love to travel. The most beautiful place we have been is Hawaii!
  • Dogs - My two babies are Pooh and Molly. They never leave my side.
  • Parenting - We have three very special children; Matthew - 12, Kristy - 11 Jessica - 9
  • Christianity - Jesus is my sure foundation. He has and is seeing me through this journey.
  • Married - Anthony is my very supportive and wonderful husband.

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Rettawren37 on 4/29/08 2:29 am
    I will be praying for you as your day quickly approaches. I know Dr. Pirrello will do a good job on you and you will be so happy to be on the losing track afterward. I pray that you will have a speedy recovery and look forward to a new healthier life.
  • Comment by mary oklahoma on 2/9/05 3:18 pm
    Hey hun, welcome to this wonderful web sight. I know you will make many great friends and find the answers to the million questions oyu will have. Join us on the message board , read profiles and ask all the questions you want. God bless hugs Mary
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Kimberly S.'s Blog



RNY-the best thing I ever done for myself!!!
on July 1, 2008 10:26 pm
Sorry I haven't updated in soooo long.  I have been busy!!!  I totally feel like a new person.  As of today I have lost a total of 70lbs!!!  I can't believe how much better I feel and the energy I have.  Thank you Lord for this surgery is all I can say!! 
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I feel like the incredible shrinking woman!!
on May 27, 2008 3:39 pm
This is wonderful!  I don't really ever get hungry.  When it is time to eat something my body let's me know and I take a few small bites and I'm full!  I guess I sound like sooo many others "I wish I would've done this a long time ago.  I have so much more energy now with just this amount of weight coming off.  I can't imagine what it will be like when I actually meet my goal.
Current weight is 368.  That's a total of 46lbs.  THANK YOU LORD!!!!
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Losing Losing Losing
on May 12, 2008 8:06 pm
Down 34.5lbs altogether, since surgery 15.5lbs. WOO HOO!!!!
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Thank you Lord surgery is over and I am home
on May 3, 2008 5:06 pm

If you anyone tells you that WLS is the easy way to lose weight they don't have a clue!!!  My surgery went well, except Dr. Pirrello did say I made him work for it because my liver was so enlarged.  I  spent 3 days in hospital, of course the first day was the hardest.  I really don't remember a thing about that day, except I felt terrible and I slept alot (can you say morphine drip). The next day got better I was more aware of what was going on. But I was still very sore. Then on Friday I got to come home (thank you Lord for my comfortable bed and being able to sleep until I wake up on my own).  Now I am at home and have had a shower (made me feel alive again).  I will post more later.  But just wanted everyone to know I am now on the losing side.  YEAHHH!!!!    

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9 hours til Surgery
on April 29, 2008 10:19 pm

Well here I am, down to only hours to go before my surgery.  I have done all of the things I had on my check list, now I just have time to think about everything.  I am excited about being on the "losing side" of life.  I noticed my daughters are being very considerate today, especially my oldest.  She tends to worry when I have anything health related going on.  The youngest (and the drama queen of the family) lol, has been busy asking questions.  My husband says she is most like me, in trying to be in control.  He (my husband) has been reminding me to do things all day.  That's his way of being supportive.  Lord thank you for my family!  I can't imagine my life without them.  Well I have plenty of supporters that will be at the hospital in the morning also.  My mother, sister, niece, pastor and his wife, WLS mentor/friend Shirley Covington, and of course the hubby.  My father is going to pick my girls up from school and bring them later in the day.  I am one blessed person and I thank the good Lord for it everyday.  

Well I will post more once I come home from the hospital.  Thanks for everyone who is keeping me in their prayers!!!  

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My Story

Let's see where to start.  About me and my lifetime battle - WEIGHT LOSS!  I, like so many others, have been big since childhood.  I tell everyone I came out "Big", weight at birth was 8 lbs 13 oz.  I can truly say I never remember myself as anything except overweight.  During my younger years 7 - 25 I really struggled with what others thought about me and was known as the "Fun Big Girl", cause I used humor to mask my real feelings.  I was popular in school and had lots of friends.  But I never had a boyfriend or even dated during school.  But I was blessed with a wonderful family who I knew loved me.  At the age of 25 I met and married the man of my dreams.  He has always loved me for who I am and was able to look past the weight.   I was taught at an early age to lean on God and he has always been with me through the good and really bad times.  
So here I am now after years of yo- yo dieting (I always gained more back than I ever lost) at my largest weight ever.  My body is definitely letting me know it can't continue to bare the burden any longer.  I have high blood pressure, borderline diabetes, hypo-thyroidism, infertility, failed back syndrome after 4 back surgeries, knees are giving away.  So I am ready for a permanent change in my life.  I am so thankful that the Lord has lead me to this decision.  I have researched and thought this out for about 5 years now.  I was once ready to have the surgery and I backed out.  But I know in order for me to have a life, I have to change things drastically.  So there ain't no stopping us now!!!!!  

 


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