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  • Name: Kelly Jo W.
  • Username: glugunkwen
  • Location: Altoona, WI, USA
  • Member Since: 4/26/2006
  • BMI: 47.4
  • Surgery date scheduled
  • Surgery Type: RNY (06/12/07)
  • Surgeon: Tim Pitchford
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give up all coffee

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Give up all soda

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Surgeon Testimonial

Tim Pitchford
Dr. Pitchford is a soft spoken, matter-of-fact surgeon. I first met him at an informational group meeting and though his presentation was very thorough I had a lot of questions. I felt like he listened to each one and had no hesitation answering anything - even the questions about morbidity and mortality rates. The only complaint I have is that when I had my initial consultation with him he was very late for the appointment and seemed to rush through my appointment. He did stress that this surgery was not an \"easy way\" out and I should only think of it as a last resort. I did get all of my questions answered eventually by his office staff. Speaking of his office staff - they are wonderful. Sue, his nurse, is VERY kind and patient with my many, many questions. I'm still waiting for insurance approval, but Dr. Pitchford's staff has been just great at getting the additional information required by my insurance company. Bonnie is my contact in patient services (the area that is faxing and coordinating all my information) and she has been very patient with my many phone calls and questions!
Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by pgb812 on 6/14/07 9:25 pm
    hoping everything went well on tuesday...just wondering how you are doing now! let me know!
  • Comment by Mig on 6/12/07 1:57 pm
    It's time!!! I'll pray all goes well for you and you can come home quickly. Just keep your faith!!
  • Comment by berts4 on 6/12/07 7:13 am
    Dear Kelly Jo: I have just sent up a prayer for your surgeon and an uncomplicated surgery with a speedy recovery! I wish you all the best. Welcome to the losing side! The wait will be worth it. :wave: Dawn
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Curves kicked my a$$!
on January 11, 2008 4:27 pm

Holy cow. I'm more out of shape than I ever imagined. I joined Curves today and I am a tired, limp, sore noodle.

I have to admit I was little apprehensive to join, because I didn't know if I'd get the kind of workout I wanted - but I knew I needed some kind of structure. Guess I got what I wanted . . . and more!! My goal is to hit the circuit at least 3 times a week. I even bought new shoes just to work out in!

Just one more step trying to break my plateau!!

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When it's time for the willpower to come back . . .
on January 7, 2008 8:11 pm
Christmas was a really great holiday for me. I got to see friends and family I haven't seen since surgery - and their reactions and support was more than I could have ever imagined! My papa took one look at me and started crying - and crying and crying and crying. I didn't know what to do, I was so overwhelmed. I believe I am now the smallest (if only by a few pounds) of my siblings. After being the biggest sibling for years and years, it's hard to get my mind around it all. My 10 year old nephew Isaac gave me a huge hug and was amazed he could fit his arms all the way around me.

With all the great things happening, I found myself scared by the temptation of old eating habits returning. We had several huge family gatherings. I would fill my plate with 4 or 5 things and just take one bite of each. This worked well because people didn't freak out that I wasn't eating, and it controlled how much I ate. The bad thing was I sometimes tried things I wish I hadn't. For example . . . I don't think I dump on sugar. I ate Christmas cookies. One a day instead of 10 at a setting, but they didn't bother me at all.  

Feeling adventurous one day, I decided to try some Chicken McNuggets that I'd been craving. I ate 3 nuggets w/ some bbq sauce. The grease/sugar combo had me puking like crazy 1/2 hour later. I don't think this was dumping - just Umbridge reminding me who's boss!

I did an OK job getting in protein, but have been more diligent since I got back home since I could feel the lack of protein in my energy levels! In fact, once I got back home - all deviant food behavior ceased. Kind of scary how much chex mix and crackers with dip I ate simply because they were there.

What have I learned from this? That's it really is time to be aware of the choices I'm making. Since I've learned that sugar doesn't have much effect on me, I need to remember that it is still a 'trigger' food that leaves me wanting more.

For a month I've been in a stall, and I'm sure my 2 week Christmas trip hasn't helped. As frustrating as the stall is, I need to be careful that I don't end up sabotaging my eating habits because of my emotions! Oh, and even though I haven't lost pounds, my clothes have gotten even bigger - go figure! lol!

Next week I'm joing the quix love2lose challenge and I'm looking forward to having some accountability to meeting my goals.
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New Year's Non-resolutions
on January 1, 2008 6:19 am
On the first day of 2008 I'm grappling with the decision to make resolutions or not make resolutions. I think there's something defeating about even contemplating resolutions - they always get broken, which means failure.  Instead, I've decided to set some goals (which I think of as non-resolutions) in the hopes of becoming healthier in 2008.

Goal #1: Join a gym. I'm planning on joining Curves and want to make it a part of my schedule 3-4 times a week.

Goal #2: Get better at getting my calcium in. I'm lucky if I remember to take it once a day - I need to get better at that!!

Goal #3: Quit smoking. I have 4 packs left. When they are gone, I'm done. Cigs have gone up to $6 a pack and I can't afford them financially or physically anymore. This is the goal that scares the crap out of me.

Goal #4: Get back in the dating pool. This will require some bravery on my part.

That's it - 4 goals for a happier and healthier 2008.

In other news - I'm in a big freakin stall. I've lost 1 pound since I posted last. Blah. I know this happens but it's horribly aggravating when it does.
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