Kathy A.
October 1, 2009
Oct 01, 2009
It has been such a long time since I've posted here. It took me awhile to figure out where I was going since they changed everything. The last time I posted was in March. I have since had breast reduction surgery in May and just had scar revision surgery (9-30-2009) . Surprisingly I was sent home the same day. I'm feeling pretty good and it only hurts when I'm standing. So, I'm not. (standing much).
I have had a wonderful summer, got reconnected with an old friend and went dancing a couple of times. Haven't danced in years. It's amazing how your life can change with your weight loss and feeling so much better about yourself. I just had my 66th birthday and I want to do all I can because I missed so much of life when I was heavy. My friend asked me to go on a cruise with him and his mom over the Christmas holiday and after talking with my daughters I am going. Thank you girls for the encouragement. I am so excited, not only for the trip but being in shape enough to do the walking, dancing, hopefully snorkling, and whatever life has to offer.
I am still swimming three times a week and mantaining my weight at 156. Once my surgery is healed I will start back lifting weights again.
Again the Lord has blessed me in so many ways.
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I have had a wonderful summer, got reconnected with an old friend and went dancing a couple of times. Haven't danced in years. It's amazing how your life can change with your weight loss and feeling so much better about yourself. I just had my 66th birthday and I want to do all I can because I missed so much of life when I was heavy. My friend asked me to go on a cruise with him and his mom over the Christmas holiday and after talking with my daughters I am going. Thank you girls for the encouragement. I am so excited, not only for the trip but being in shape enough to do the walking, dancing, hopefully snorkling, and whatever life has to offer.
I am still swimming three times a week and mantaining my weight at 156. Once my surgery is healed I will start back lifting weights again.
Again the Lord has blessed me in so many ways.
March 10, 2009
Mar 09, 2009
Well, I had my tummy tuck, they took off 8 lbs. of excess skin and my blood pressure dropped 68/31. I felt fine but the Dr's were quite concerned. I was in the hospital for three days. The recovery was much quicker than I thought. I was ready to go back to work in 3 weeks, however, I had no job to go to. Bummer 
, still waiting for that job to come threw.
I will be having some reconstruction done along with a breast lift on May 12, 2009. The doctor wouldn't do it at the same time because of my age and having to stay under for to long.
I am doing great and am down to 156 lbs. (11lbs. to goal) if I get there wonderful if not that's okay too. I can now wear a size 14 pant, something I haven't seen in 40+ years. What's that song? "I feel good".
God has truly blessed me. Thank you Lord!
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, still waiting for that job to come threw.I will be having some reconstruction done along with a breast lift on May 12, 2009. The doctor wouldn't do it at the same time because of my age and having to stay under for to long.
I am doing great and am down to 156 lbs. (11lbs. to goal) if I get there wonderful if not that's okay too. I can now wear a size 14 pant, something I haven't seen in 40+ years. What's that song? "I feel good".
God has truly blessed me. Thank you Lord!
Dec. 20, 2008
Dec 20, 2008
I'm going to have my tummy tuck on January 12, 2009. I am a little apprehensive but looking forward to seeing my feet when I walk. I have had this hanging apron for years and will be blessed to see it gone. I am down to 161 now and expect to drop at least another 10 lbs with my TT.
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July 26, 2008
Jul 26, 2008
Yes, it's been awhile again. I had my foot surgery on May 8th and finally got the cast off my leg on July 7th. The surgery has healed good but the ankle is so soar from the cast and it's very stiff. The Dr. said I have arthritis in it and that's why it's so soar and hurts when I walk. I am now able to walk without a cane now but only short distances.
I have 4 weeks of therapy to go threw to get everything working. I cannot bend my big toe or second toe downward as yet. Time, Time, Time!
I also gained 7 lbs while I was laid up for those weeks, now I feel like I starting all over again.
I just recently started my swimming and exercise program again. I know this will help take off those extra pounds.
I have 4 weeks of therapy to go threw to get everything working. I cannot bend my big toe or second toe downward as yet. Time, Time, Time!
I also gained 7 lbs while I was laid up for those weeks, now I feel like I starting all over again.
I just recently started my swimming and exercise program again. I know this will help take off those extra pounds.
May 21, 2008
May 21, 2008
Well, I've finally gave in and had my foot surgery on May 8th. I have a cast up to my knee, I cannot drive or work until it comes off. I have a little scooter that you put your knee on and scoot yourself with your other foot.
The day after my surgery I fell coming out of the bathroom and jammed my back against the corner of the wall. I am scraped and bruised and extremely sore. Actually I feel like I've been hit by a train.
Went to the Dr. and had the cast changed and had a chance to see my foot. It's swoolen and bruised and have a pin in my toes. Not very appealing.
I'm very board being home, and have to fight myself from eating constantly.
The day after my surgery I fell coming out of the bathroom and jammed my back against the corner of the wall. I am scraped and bruised and extremely sore. Actually I feel like I've been hit by a train.
Went to the Dr. and had the cast changed and had a chance to see my foot. It's swoolen and bruised and have a pin in my toes. Not very appealing.
I'm very board being home, and have to fight myself from eating constantly.
April 29, 2008
Apr 29, 2008
It's been a stinkin weekend. I ended up in Urgent Care on Sat. It seems I have pneumonia. No wonder I've been sleeping so much and feel so bad. I have a doctors appointment today but I do feel so much better already.
I'm suppose to have my foot surgery on May 8th. I'm hoping I don't have have to cancel it.
I'm suppose to have my foot surgery on May 8th. I'm hoping I don't have have to cancel it.
April 3, 2008
Apr 02, 2008
Now, I'm going to have foot surgery. (it's not going to be pretty) however, I've been putting it off for years and my foot is really bothering me now. I will be in a cast up to my knee for 5 weeks and then another 2 weeks in a shoe. I will not be able to drive because this is my right foot. Luckily, I've been working out and built up muscle to carry me around on crutches. I was suppose to have this surgery 3 years ago however I didn't have the strength and weighed to much to use cruches.
March 1, 2008
Mar 02, 2008
Yesterday I went to see Dr. Woods for my checkup. I have taken off 133lbs. to date. I still have 40 lbs. to go. I asked him about a TT and he thought it would be best for me to wait until I lose the rest of my weight. I did agree because I want a flat tummy when all is said and done.
My blood work was excellent. Dr. said he couldn't ask for better results. I was also measured again and I've lost 15 inches from my waste and I think about 20 inches from my hips. I walked out of his office but I don't think my feet really hit the ground.
I remember 16 months ago I was saying to myself "I have to lose 170lbs." I felt I would never do it but now I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!
My blood work was excellent. Dr. said he couldn't ask for better results. I was also measured again and I've lost 15 inches from my waste and I think about 20 inches from my hips. I walked out of his office but I don't think my feet really hit the ground.
I remember 16 months ago I was saying to myself "I have to lose 170lbs." I felt I would never do it but now I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!
February 24, 2008
Feb 24, 2008
I went to a support group meeting on 2/13, unfortunately, I arrived 1/2 late (my fault what was I thinking) anyway the Psychologist was overseeing the meeting and was talking about loving ourselves and see ourselves as being confident, and in control. Looking in the mirror and telling ourselves how great were doing and that we should be proud of our accoumplishments. I was really hipped after I left that meeting.
She stated since Valentines Day was the next day, we should go out and treat ourselves. Well that morning I recieved a phone call that I was accepted in a new job. SO, I went out and treated my self to a new wardrobe. First time I bought a skirt and a pair on heels in 30 years. First time I ever shopped at Dress Barn. Let me tell you, I haven't quit shopping, (so many beautiful clothes). To my amazement I am now down to a size 16 from a size 32. I stood and looked at myself with new respect with tears rolling down my cheeks in awe. Thank you Jesus!
It has been 16 months since my WLS and I've taken off 130 lbs. I still want to lose another 40 pounds before I have my tummy tuck, but I think I'll talk with Dr. Wood about that when I go see him next Fri.
She stated since Valentines Day was the next day, we should go out and treat ourselves. Well that morning I recieved a phone call that I was accepted in a new job. SO, I went out and treated my self to a new wardrobe. First time I bought a skirt and a pair on heels in 30 years. First time I ever shopped at Dress Barn. Let me tell you, I haven't quit shopping, (so many beautiful clothes). To my amazement I am now down to a size 16 from a size 32. I stood and looked at myself with new respect with tears rolling down my cheeks in awe. Thank you Jesus!
It has been 16 months since my WLS and I've taken off 130 lbs. I still want to lose another 40 pounds before I have my tummy tuck, but I think I'll talk with Dr. Wood about that when I go see him next Fri.
January 29, 2008
Jan 29, 2008
Just wanted to post about my surgery back in Dec. I am feeling so much better now, everything is finally working properly.
There seems to be a lot of changes since the surgery, NO constiputation, I can eat a little more, I do not get stomach pain when I'm hungary and I can go threw the night without eating anything.
I still cannot eat spagahetti with sauce. What a drag. I can eat pasta and I can eat tomatoes, so what's the deal?
I haven't lost any more weight for about 3 months now but I got on the scale at the YMCA twice now in 10 days and according to that scale I dropped 12 lbs. I have an appointment with Dr. Woods on Fri. Feb 1, I'll wait till that time to see if I actually lost or not.
There seems to be a lot of changes since the surgery, NO constiputation, I can eat a little more, I do not get stomach pain when I'm hungary and I can go threw the night without eating anything.
I still cannot eat spagahetti with sauce. What a drag. I can eat pasta and I can eat tomatoes, so what's the deal?
I haven't lost any more weight for about 3 months now but I got on the scale at the YMCA twice now in 10 days and according to that scale I dropped 12 lbs. I have an appointment with Dr. Woods on Fri. Feb 1, I'll wait till that time to see if I actually lost or not.
About Me
Chesterfield, MI
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27.6
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Surgery
10/23/2006
Surgery Date
Feb 14, 2006
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