kimmee2k
12/28/2006
Dec 28, 2006
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12/22/2006
Dec 21, 2006
11/28/2006
Nov 28, 2006
11/26/2006
Nov 26, 2006
Love Kim
11/19/2006
Nov 19, 2006
Just wanted to post up my weight loss status. It is going well. Continued joys and much well earned success. Kimmee
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11/15/2006
Nov 15, 2006
Today I am not as energetic as i was yesterday. I feel somewhat tired. I tried taking the oral calcium yesterday and it made me sick to my stomach, Once it was off I felt better. So to the post exchange i went and i use the Viactiv now and they are tasty. I bought the strawberry cream and the caramel. You have to take 3 daily to get the reccommended dose of 1500 mg per my nutritionist's reccommendations. I did fizzle out around 6 pm yesterday. It was a long day getting alot of errands done. I am trying to get my stamina back up, I return back to work in 2 weeks and i will be on my feet allday then, so I really need to get it together. Out besides that everything else is going good. My famiy is well and nothing that i cannot handle. I lost a few more lbs. I am excited. Slowly but surely wins the race. Continued Blessings, Love Kim
9/13/2006--
Nov 13, 2006
11/09/2006--
Nov 09, 2006
Well today is a beautiful day. My anniversary is today 19 years and going strong. Never thought in a million dreams I would be here. I am truely blessed. God is so good because we all know a marriage is a day to day job and it is hard work. I love him like I did 19 years ago. My husband is truely the love of my life. I got my drain out yesterday the 8th of november and I am so happy I could jump up and down but I won't might hurt something LOL!!!! Things are right on track, but I knew it would be, because God is watching over me and all of us, for that matter. I pray for all my OH friends, my local friends and those out there that are trying to make a sound decision on what they feel they should or should not do. Well I hope and pray everyone is doing well and staying positive. I will continue to pray and be a light to those in my life. I want to send out thank you's to the large OH family and everyone who has supported me along the way. Whether it was a reply to a post, signing my surgery support page, prayers, blessings, or well wishes. Please know it really touched me and I THANK YOU!!! Take care and God Bless. In the name of Jesus Amen....Love Always,
Kimmee...........
11/06/2006
Nov 06, 2006
Wow ! a burst of energy I am so amazed. I feel wonderful today. I don't want to do too much to cause myself any pain, but I feel really good today. Today is 10 days post-op. I am getting in my protein drinks and vitamins without any difficulties. It is raining where I am . My grandmother used to say when I was little that rain is just God's tears of happiness. Well I wish all the new post ops the best and all the new comers thinking about the surgery may God bless you and keep you, until the next posting....Love, Kim
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My old posts from 9/10/06 to 11/02/06
Oct 25, 2006
9/10/2006--Well I worked out today on the treadmill for 40 min. I worked my upper arms in Reps of 3's. Have 2 weeks until the next appt. with my surgeon to get to the goal of a 5 lb. weight loss that he required.(dont know why but oh well). I ordered myself a food scale and a new titanium scale(it looks good)to keep me posted on my updates with my weight loss. I will take some photos as time goes on to keep you posted on how i am looking from time to time. I have 2 more classes down then Nutrition & Occupational Therapy & 2 more Behavorial Health classes to finish. This is the military pathway required for me. I have to get a Psych Eval, an EKG and who knows what else.
9/18/2006 --Went to see my general doctor today. Had a lot of concerns concerning my birth control pills because I do not want to become pregnant. He tells me that for a month after the surgery I will have to do alternative methods like foam or condoms until the clotting period is cleared from the my surgeon. I have so many questions that run throught my head all day at work and at home but will the make any sense to anyone but me? I am an overall healthy person no medical issures, but I a have a disorder of overeating. I dont think that I overeat but I had to do something to get to 255 lbs. I have a passion for food and I dont have the will to say NO..
9/19/2006-- Had my appt. with the Nutritionist today. I really enjoyed listening to her today. She was very informative and I think I will enjoy working with her. Protein, Protein and more Protein, I will do this because i love my hair. I will do the vitamins and calcium. I dont want to get sick or even look grey and pale in the face, I will do everything that I have to to not stretch my pouch out. This is going to be Hard work and will. I go to Occupational Therapy tommorrow. Will let you know how that goes and will continue on the treadmill and working my arms to help so my batwings dont look so awful.
9/22/2006--I have been busy the past few days. I went to an actual support group where i meet some people who have had the bariatric surgery. It was interesting. There was about 2women who I actually could relate to. I have an appt. with the surgeon again for the second visit. I still at this time do not have a surgery date. I am hoping that this ball starts rolling soon. I have so many things to coordinate and I have alot of mental tug of wars in my mind. My husband is struggling with the issue. I think that he has seen me overweight for many years that it is acceptable. For that, I love him. But on the other aspect of it, It is not healthy for my life. I have no medical problems. I am a medically heatlhy overweight woman. I just do not like looking at my body on pictures, in the mirror etc. I do not want to be 50 and my health fails me and i did not attempt to do anything to correct my weight when young. I know there is alot of risks, am I willing to take them, i dont know? I am struggling mentally! I have bought my vitamins and supplements to get prepared. I will continue to pray and ask God for guidance. I will update you on my pathway as I continue my walk.
9/23/2006--Wow! I met the Vitalady today she is just everyday people. She is a very nice down to earth classy lady. I am feeling better today about my decision. I will post more next week as I find out more. In the meantime if you are considering having Bariatric surgery dont get discouraged until you do the research for yourself. Get all the facts and stats that you can. Ask, Ask, Ask Questions and never stop until you feel comfortable. Let your conscious be your'e guide to your SUCCESS.
10/02/2006--It has been a few day since my last post. I got the confirmation date of my surgery. It is the 20th of Oct. I have my pre-op scheduled. Everything seems to be on track now. If i can get this food buying thing down i'll be ok. Everything has sugar in it. No matter whether its baby food or what. I am very confused about this as you can read. I did buy me a Bowflex treadclimber today. That machine will work every muscle in your body. I only could only tolerate it for 6 min (LOL :) Yep! 6 min. I felt like I was having a stroke. So i will have to build my stamina up to get to my 40-60 min workout. I am still doing the weights to help with the batwings. Just continue to pray for my family & I. MAN, 18 more days Whoa!!! As Madea would say "Girl they got me". Will keep you posted on how things are progressing. Until next posting be blessed and highly favored.
10/8/2006--Time is really moving on by. It is right what they say it waits on no one, and if you don't be careful it will pass you on by. I have been so busy trying to get all of my things together. Getting the kid's school clothes ironed up for a couple of weeks. Making sure bills are paid and just that my affairs are in order. My husband is not a biggie on these type of issues. Cooking he enyoys. Washing clothes Nope!. I went out shopping today with my kids and we did eat out. I had pizza and only one slice, but the slices are really 2. I was proud of myself and I was full. I drank water and normally i would go for the diet pepsi. I still have mental battles within but they are getting better, can't say less and less because I'd be lying. I think that this is normal. You read that some say you shouldn't be feeling this way but if I didn't feel something then, I think I would not be normal. It is perfectly ok to have anxiety, along with up and down feelings. We are humans and humans have emotions. I have my preop on the 13th of October. I still am researching and reading. I am reading 2 informative books. The first is weight loss for dummies and the second one is Living and Eating Well after WLS by Susan Maria Leach. The second book has some yummy sounding recipes. I have had a cold for 3 weeks. Normally colds dont's bother me but since I have started my journey I am intuned to everything that goes on with myself. This post nasal drip is for the pits. But i continue to tell myself think positive and the body will give positive results. Until next posting All be blessed and keep reaching for your goal.
10/11/2006--I got the most depressing news from a voicemail that was left from my surgeon yesterday. My surgery date has been pushed back for another week. It is now the 27th of October. Well maybe it just wasn't meant for me to have the surgery on the 20th. I still am ready to go and my mind is very focused. I have my pre-op tomorrow. I meet with my surgeon today and he just informed me about the leaks, the strictures, bleeding etc. It was a good visit with Dr. Rush today. I've got my family squared away. I went to my local support group and it was alot of good times as we alway has. I am tired so i will update more as things come up. To all Stay true to yourself and continue to keep yourself well informed.
10/14/2006--I was just feeling a little down today. My spirits were not as uplifted today as they have been in the past few days. I read another remarkable women's profile today and we have many things in common. I emailed her in hopes that she will email me back. Fear is bothering me today. I am scared. Scared of not waking from surgery. My faith is testing me today and I am reaching for God's hand. I need his love to embrass me and to let me know that everything will be alright. We all need reassurance from time to time. I am walking with Jesus from day to day. I have so many goals that I want after my surgery and I am sure I will have them. If you are reading this today I hope and pray that you have him with you also. My pre-op went well yesterday. I have to go back on the 26th for my type & screen (if blood transfusion is needed to match up my blood type) and my HCG (pregnancy test). I was given my hiba scrubs to scrub my abdominal area with the night before and the morning of surgery. I don't know what case i will be, I am hoping first case so I can go early in the moring since I am a morning person anyway. I have to stop taking all vitamins a week before surgery, but the anesthesiologist told me that I could take my Zyrtec the morning of surgery. I have seasonal allergies bad. I had an EKG done and had to go pre admit myself. I ordered my bariatric bracelet from a lady on ebay. It has my name and the words NO NSAIDs/ No Sugars and no blind NG tube. You dont want to be in an emergency situation and they stick a tube down your throat it will blow up your pouch. Since I had my car accident I have made it my goal to keep updated information in my car to help anyone who finds me or information on my children if they were left unconcious. Everyone should get one. The nsaids part is no motrin and then of course the no sugars you could dump unconciously and ER team would not have a clue why? I am getting things ready for my family again for the second time around. All my support has been wonderful. I am blessed to have the networking of friends that I have. My husband is still out in the field. It's not too bad with him being gone. Gives me time to clear up some mental issues that I need time for. Well I will update more soon. Be blessed. Kim
10/22/2006-- The time is really flying by. I am glad though because I am getting anxious to start my new life without my twin. I am really sad and will miss my identical twin but it time we must depart and separate and have our own lives. I am getting everything together for my family that I can think of. I hope and pray that I will be home on Halloween so I can see my kids in their costumes. Friday is the big finale. The last episode to my new season of my life. Stay tuned...and until next posting Be blessed and keep the faith. God never puts more on us than we can handle...Big ((((HUGS)))).... Kim
10/25/2006-- Well my day is finally coming. I will be walking down the red carpet my season finale of "My twin is leaving" will be @ 10:30 on friday. Doing all the things us girls need to get done. You know how we do it. Nails done. Toes done, hair done, eyebrows arched. I got er dun!! Will be going to the hospital for some more labs and then it is all down hill from here. Well I am going to get some sleep and I will update again after I get home. Take care and God Bless, Kimmee...
10/26/2006--Well tomorrow is the big day I did all of the things that I could think of that I needed to do. Went an visited a friend of mine that I meet as we both went thru the pathway at the same time, she had her surgery the 25th. (She had hers lap) She told me that the first 24 hours are rough but the next day she said she felt so much better. She was up walking about 3 times a day and she said the pain was under control. I got my prescription for prevention of gallstones. Never had a problem with my gallbladder but I do not want to start now. So i'll be taking this med for 6mo. If anyone is interested the med is Actigall. Well I am going to get a good nights rest. Another friend of mine prayed with me tonight and i feel so encouraged. God does not want us to fear. So with this i will walk with "FAITH", with that said have a good night and I will start my new life tommorrow at 10 am Love...Kimmee 
11/02/2006-- Well, I have been home for almost a week. I have had a very successful surgery. I did not have any complications and have been up moving well. The first 24 hours were the hardest. The gas pains were very painful. Walking really helped. My hospital experience was good also. I had many,many visitors. I was sleepy and lethargic. My IV's blew in about 3 places. But I was given alot of medications. My PCA pump had Fentanyl in it and it made me dry heeve so that made me sore on the left side. My support group came to visit with beautiful pink and white roses, and tons of protein samples. My family especially my husband was great. Alot better than I thought that he would do. He totally shocked me. He was wonderful. My kids are so sweet. My little son had library day and he checked out me a cookbook. I thought that was so thoughtful of a 5 year old. I take the liquid pain medicine and boy does it work fast. But I am doing very well. I had faith that God would carry me and he did. I will post more when I am not as sleepy. Be Blessed and take care. Kim
