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  • Name: Kelly B.
  • Username: Kabren
  • Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA
  • Member Since: 3/12/2007
  • BMI: 33.8
  • Post Op
  • Surgery Type: RNY (05/17/07)
  • Surgeon: Ramsey Dallal
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Goals

Exercise on a regular basis

192 People
 in progress, 
37 People
 achieved this

Feel good about myself

33 People
 in progress, 
15 People
 achieved this

Get below 200 lbs

68 People
 in progress, 
55 People
 achieved this

Ride a bike again

62 People
 in progress, 
23 People
 achieved this

wear a bathing suit without shorts

3 People
 in progress, 
0 People
 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

Ramsey Dallal
I met with Dr. Dallal on March 16, 2007. He was great and full of information. He explained everything about the surgery in detail. I felt very comfortable with him.
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Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by StarrBrite on 5/21/07 1:46 pm
    Hey Kelly, Well we are both on the losing side now. That is exciting! I had a lot of pain after surgery and am still not doing so great. How about you? Keep me posted.
  • Comment by Bobby C. on 5/17/07 4:33 pm
    Hey Kelly, heard you're an official loser!! Congrats and hope everything went well for you. Bobby
  • Comment by imposgi on 5/17/07 4:23 pm
    I hope that you are experiencing a quick and safe recovery! I just had my surgery on Tuesay, 5/15, so if you ever want to speak, I am here fir tiy,
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Hi, my name is Kelly and I am 41 years old. I am married and have two wonderful children, an 8 year old daughter and 3 year old son. I have been overweight since I was 10 years old. I have tried every diet out there...would loss and just put it all back on... plus some. I am tired of being overweight and want to be healthy. I want to be a better mom to my kids. I am looking forward to being able to do things with them without being tired all the time. And so the journey begins......


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Totally Pissed
on June 11, 2008 9:31 am
I work with the public, which can be difficult at times. Today was one of those times. One of a regulars, who is very obese, comes riding his scooter to the office to fax something.( On a scooter because he is too big to walk anymore.) I was standing outside and he says to me, "Wow, you have really lost alot of weight." I tell him yes. He asked how much and I tell him 149 lbs. He said, "Well you lost a whole person, now you just need to exercrise and tighten yourself up." I have been doing that since the very beginning I tell him and he says,"Well its not working." I wanted to knock his fat ass right off his scooter and tell him off. I had to bite my tongue and not say what I wanted to. So I said nothing, now I am sitting here at my desk totally pissed. If only I could have ran into him somewhere besides work, then I could have let him have a piece of my mind. How dare he after I have been working so hard, talk about busting my bubble. It really sucks that you have to take so much shit from people here, I only wish that I could have told him that the reason I chose to lose weight was so that I didn't end up riding a scooter like him.
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Finally
on June 10, 2008 9:09 am
I got weighed this morning. I decided a while ago not to become obsessed with the scale and the numbers, but it was a GREAT feeling to see 160 on the scale this morning. Where I end up I don't know, I am just thankful to be where I am now. This is one incredible journey and worth every single step. The most important part to all of this is having my life and health back.
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1 Year Post-Op Tomorrow
on May 16, 2008 8:06 am
Wow, this year has really flown by.This has been quite the journey, and I would not change a thing.  I wanted to accomplish one goal this year and I am so happy I was able to become Healthy. I missed out on so much over the years because of always feeling tired and hurting so much. I wanted to be able to enjoy my kids and become more involved in their lives. This was so important to me. I am happy to say that the kids can't keep up with me now...lol. 

Having this surgery has completely changed my life for the better. I am so thankful to God, Dr Dallal and my family and friends. The support I have received has been overwhelming. I got to meet the BEST bunch of people from the Pennsylvania OH Board. My family has been awesome and they encourage me everyday.

I didn't get all wrapped up with the numbers or a goal weight. I just wanted to feel normal and not struggle anymore. I am so happy where I am now and if I stay here I am just fine. The last outfit I bought before surgery, in April 2007, was a size 26. I am now in a size 10!!!!!! I haven't been a 10 ever that I can remember.

Tomorrow my family and I are headed to Six Flaggs for a day of fun. I know this time getting in the coasters will be alot easier than last summer. It is JUST SO GREAT to be able to enjoy life and actually live it.
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Almost Less Than......
on February 15, 2008 7:38 am
 What I was 20 years ago.....I got weighed this morning and I am a 1/2 of pound away from the weight I was when I first met my husband in 1988. I never  thought that I would ever weigh 180 lbs. again. I am still feeling great and things are so easy to do now. Life was such a chore pre-op, I would dread getting out of bed some mornings. When I weighed 180 lbs. before I was not in a size 14 pants and large top, that only goes to show that I am more fit than before because of exercising. This is the first time in my life that I have stuck to exercise and actually enjoy it.

It will be 9 months post-op for me on the 17th and I have my next appointment with Dr. Dallal on the 20th.
I will update more then.
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WOW Moment
on January 29, 2008 11:02 am
My Mom told me this morning that I am getting "skinny". It really felt great to hear my Mom say that, even though I don't see it. I don't think my head will ever catch up. In my mind I will never be "skinny."
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