It's been awhile since I wrote last I hate to admit but some things we just cannot help. My 13 yr. old daughter had spine surgery on April 28th and then again on May 5th. She was in the hospital for 2 weeks and it was a terrible time for both of us! She has been home for almost 2 wks now and is doing well and things are slowly getting back to normal.

I went into a long stall I guess because I wasn't caring for myself while I was at the hospital....I stayed with her the whole time and only left the hospital 3 times total. Eating was impossible but snacking was a big problem...the hospital food made me sick and to be honest the only thing that stayed down was stuff I did not need to have. I am finally as of yesterday seeing the scales move again...I am at 98lbs. lost and cannot wait to break the 100lb. mark! Yippee! I actually got into my first size large...a real live normal size large, I'm normal...wow. I am weighing 214 lbs. and my next goal is 199lbs. I want to lose to at least 140 but would be happy just to be where I am at now because at least I can do things now but I intend to keep losing. I am wearing size 16/18 jeans, another milestone for me since I have not worn real zip up jeans in probably 20 yrs.! I am also wearing the same size I wore when I married my children's dad in 1982 so its amazing.

This has been an adventure that has led to a business as well for me, though it is a small mail order business at this time I do hope it will grow. I have been selling bariatric products to people like me who want high protein foods that actually taste good...I am happy with the products and so are my customers. Please email me if you are interested. I also just recently started selling products for a new company which I am really excited about, it is called Isagenix and today I used a product that actually gave me real honest to goodness energy something that has been terribly lacking from my life since Sierra's surgery. If you are interested in their products please check out the website:  http://www.bakersbazaar.isagenix.com/us/en/home.dhtml or email me for more info. The product that I used is called "Want More Energy" it is full of electrolites and stuff that our bodies are missing because of our significant body change, it is a great product for anyone even those who aren't baraitric patients.  Along with that website I do have some products I am selling right now at a huge savings for anyone who is interested, you can visit my website: http://losingtolive.blogspot.com/2008/05/products-for-sale.html to learn more about them and find out how to save some big dough!!

Until next time...take care! kellie 

I've been busy for awhile but I wanted to take a moment and bring this here. I recently started my own business and it involves ALOT of work and I have so much to do but.....anyway, I wanted to do some contests so that people could win and try out the products I sell. My products are geared for those who have had weightloss surgery like me or who are on a diet or diabetic, actually anyone wanting to change their lifestyle. I distribute for over 180 companies selling protein drinks, snacks, healthfood, vitamins, fitness stuff...etc.... if you eat or drink it I can probably get it and if I can't then maybe I will be able to see that you get it cheaper. My goal is to save you money, saving me money is what got me into it since I already had a business license...etc... So I am asking before you buy check with me and see if I can get the product cheaper for you because mostlikely I can:)

Now about that contest the rules are on the video and its really starting to be fun so I can't wait to see you over there with a video. Some example of prizes are Kay's Natural Foods, Protein drinks from various distributors, an awesome tasting chocolate candy bar packed full of protein, artificial sweeteners...etc.... Ya never know what you will get if you win:) You can't win if you don't play! So here's the video:

If it doesn't come up just got to youtube and search for bakersbazaar.

Take care and have fun!

Kellie

Hello again...I'm actually updating in the same month isn't that amazing?;) As far as my weight goes I have lost a total of 72lbs. now, I got on the scale Monday and I was down 6 lbs. after not losing for 3 wks! Today and yesterday have been a bad day, I ran out of my pepcid ac and just forgot to go get some and start taking it again and boy was that a mistake. My stomach has been killing me and I threw up everything I ate yesterday and even threw up the only thing I had today, which was water and a blood pressure pill. I just ate alittle something so I am hoping it will finally stay down, my stomach is not hurting and burning like it was. This was a different type of hurling, this was more like the sour stomach or sick with a fever type of hurl not like it was stuck or I had a stricture.....isn't it wierd that we can tell the difference by the way we throw up? Or I can anyway.

I found out that my daughter is going to have to have 2 surgeries to correct her spine instead of one. Because her spine is so twisted to the left they will have to go in from the front and relieve some pressure and then move it towards the middle...this will happen on April 28th. Then on May 5th they will go into her back and put the rod in...she will probably be in the hospital for 2 wks because they cannot get the OR any earlier than the 5th. If you pray please pray for her, this is such a huge surgery that many complications can come from. She is a tropper though and is very strong...so far she has remained real positive even though she is scared. She has been having physical therapy 3 times a week and spending alot of time at doctors appointments so we have been extremely busy and will continue to be up until surgery. She's now lost a total of 13lbs. since she decided she wanted to watch what she eats like mom. The pt is giving her a good figure too.

I dunno if I mentioned in this blog about going into my own business but I have been doing alot of research and have decided that its the best thing. I am starting with so far selling products with Xylitol which is a wonderful, natural occuring sugar subsitute, it is used in things like Trident, and other gums. I use the sweetener and it looks and tastes just like sugar. I will include the video I did so you can watch it and you can go to the website and check it out as well.

http://bakersbazaar.ecrater.com/category.php?cid=445642

This is part 1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04qSVYQ7768

 This is part 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhsQW3xfEWw

If the videos don't come up just go to the website here on my profile and you can see them there.

If you do decide that you want to make a purchase mention "obesityhelp" and get 25% off your first purchase. I've also added some new pics to my photos.

Have a great day!

I just thought I'd take a moment and say hello. I feel so horrible because I haven't been here keeping up and supporting so many of you wonderful people. Life is hectic right now to say the least.

In April my daughter will be having spine surgery and they will have to do it in 2 seperate surgeries 3 to 5 days apart. I wasn't expecting her to have 2 surgeries just one so I am overwhelmed by this but I do have faith that God will see us through this. I was hoping they would do it in the first part of April but the hospital doesn't have a timeslot then so it will be closer to the end of April. I pray this is the last surgery she ever has to have after 3 open heart surgeries I believe she has had more than her fair share.

Life at home is sometimes a struggle I feel like my husband doesn't really support me, maybe he does I dunno but life is difficult right now. I am so thankful for all the support I get online and especially from Dr. Kehdy. He is a wonderful doctor and supporter...he always offers me the best advice and makes me feel like this surgery has been a success and life will get easier for me as I lose. He understands that sometimes I still faulter along the way but still supports me knowing I will not let this surgery be anything but a victory.

We will be moving not too long after my daughter has her surgery, matter of fact she wants us to be moved by then so that she can be in our *new* (80+ yrs. old actually) home. There is alot of stress surrounding this because part of the family doesn't want her to move....I am a bit stressed right now.

I want to say that if you are considering this surgery keep in mind that if you hav no insurance or only medicare it isn't cheap and it puts a strain on everything. After being in the hospital three times in late '07 and already twice this year the medical bills are piling up which causes a whole other set of stresses on life and marriage....I dunno it what directions things will be going eventually. Just make sure you know ahead of time what to expect and how you plan ot handle things. though I am not advocating against having this surgery because it saved my life and alittle stress ain't going to change the happiness I feel over this and the way my body feels I just want others to be prepared.

Well, I will be adding pictures today and tomorrow and I have video at youtube if you would like to check it out...55 in total...... http://www.youtube.com/user/bakersbazaar

Have a great day!

Kellie