hey everybody!

how is everyone! i am doin great! just had to share! just 5 months ago  i was weak , very sick and almost died! today i am sore....really sore...i went to the indy 500 yesterday! walked A LOT!!!! but i did it! i was a lil scared...but it was so great...the kids went with me...maybe  a mistake...didn't know that there was so much drinking there...but it went smoothly no problems...my son enjoyed the cars! i am feeling so much better...i am down to 290...which i was at 408... heavier after i was in hospital with all the water weight...i was over 450 but that came off quickly after getting out of hospital...so i only count the weightloss from 408...lol... i am rambling i know....just felt great being able to keep up and not tire out...never was outta breath with the walking...legs are still kinda weak....but i did it! my hair is growing back after my chemo and surgery didn't help...its very thin, but i have some now! no bald spots anymore :) i still have bad days...but the good days are comin more and more....just wanted to share...i may be jobless (due to doc not releasing me yet)broke, balding, and not have the nicer things in life....but i am so rich....i have my health! i am alive! my kids are amazing! my family is great and you all are awesome! i am so blessed! i am very thankful i am able to share this with such amazing caring people...thank you for being here thru thick and thin(one day soon) much love and respect! hugs Kim hey ya'll i am goin to indy for a doc appt with gomez on the 5th anyone wanna meet up??? i know i am still a newbie but would love to see my new buddies...let me know!

Kim, glad to hear your doing so much better. I hope everything is on the up swing for you now.    I have to tell you that it has been years since I have gone to the 500 but even back then it was quite the party place. That being said there is nothing like the 500 and the thrill that the whole race give you, I still get goose bumps watching it on tv. My family go down every year, but I haven't gone in years mainly because of my weight, and not feeling comfortable walking so much. I hope with my upcoming surgery that by this time next year I will be able to go and not have to worry about how big I am.  I don't know what almost took your life but so glad your still here to share with us. Thank you, Tracey

cancer babes...after the  removal of the tumors i became very very sick.... thank you! big hugs! when is surgery??? and how bout next year we go together!!!!

Socki it sounds like you have been through hell! Thank God that you are better! Unfortunatly we all have our good and bad days. I hope you won't be jobless, my husband jot laid off and it has been impossible for him to find a job. I hope things still keep going good for you! Good luck! P.S. where do you live? I live north of Indianapolis just off of 28. I wish you the BEST! Michelle J.

thanks michelle! i live in marion...so kinda NE from indy

Its so nice that you were able to enjoy the race with your kids after being so sick.  I can't imagine what you must be going through and my prayers are with you, that you will have more good days than bad. 

Jeannie

Kim congrats on feeling better and im soglad you are ok. hope you  get to keep your  job, i cant wait to get one i figured maybe id be ready when the boys went back to school. Id love to go the races ive never been. I wished i lived closer to Indy i would love to meet everyone. I have family up there on meridan and some on alabama st,but gas cost to much in my expedition to go visit right now. Enjoy yourself and stay well

Hi Kim, I am so happy you are doing better and feeling stronger each and every day, You and your family are always in my prayers, Love you. Hugs & Even More Blessings, Gail give me a call if I can help in any way, Big Hugs ,Gail

Oh my gosh, you have been thru so much- & have such a positive attitude             !!! You are doing just wonderful- and deserve a "checkered flag" for all your efforts- cause you are a winner!!!  I remember walking the first yr. after my surgery ast the IRP, & I couldn't believe how wonderful it felt!You keep on keeping on girl- may every day be healthier & happier than the day before!!! ((((((((((big hugs)))))))))) Ellen Ps.Are you taking Biotin for your hair? It really helped me- my hairdresser said it is 2 x thicker than before,& I have thin hair, so I was happy!

When is your appointment on the 5th?  What time?  I work during the day, but I might be able to meet you for lunch.  Let me know.  Congratulations on the weight loss.  Isn't it amazing how much better we feel once we get a handle on our health?