Kimberly Neal
I am almost 1 year post op now & I have lost about 165 lbs....It was the best decision I have ever made in my life, and would do it all over again! :)
Today is October 22, 2001....and as of today.....I have lost 181lbs!!!! Plateau is sooooo gone!! Now I am checking into having a panniculectomy.....I go back to the plastic surgeon next April!!!! Wish me luck!!!
Well today is 11/17/01 and I am now down to 252!!!! My mom just had the open RNY yesterday and is doing great!!! I am feeling so good now and I cant wait till she gets to this point also!!!
Well, it has been a little over 3 years now. Havent stopped by here in a long time. Good to see all the new people, a few of which are very close to my heart. My mom and Norma Litterall and others....Hello to you all. I do not regret this procedure, however have been steady for quite some time now. I actually gained 20 lbs, and lost about 10. Just goes to show, the procedure never fixed the mind, just the tummy. I'm still happier & healthier than I have ever been. I have helped a few people along the road to WLS and I am now taking a new journey with my employer in regards to WLS and a strong support system. Take care everyone, and I will try to stop by more often!
I'm back to give an update.....It has now been 3yrs and 2months since my surgery... I am back on the "loosing" side again!! I am now back down to 254 (my lowest was 252) from 275!! I got scared there for a while because I was not loosing. I know that I need to exercise more and eat healthier foods, but then again, if we could all make such good choices and exercise...there would have never been a need for this website now would there? I have seen a few posts on here that have troubled me...To the individual making those negative remarks about what someone chooses to do after surgery, get a life. You are not here to judge others, afterall isnt that how you came upon this website also, because you did not have the will power to make the RIGHT choices? My prayers go out to those of you who are starting out on this journey. I wish you all the best of luck and continued success on YOUR journey. ;)
9/16/03
Hey!!!!! It is so nice to be on the loosing side again!! I am proud to announce that I am now down to 250!! This is the lowest I have ever been since the age of 6!! J/K, but it sure does feel like it. I want to thank everyone for their positive responses. God Bless You All!!!
Well, back to give ya an update....I am now down to 232, give or take a few! I have gone back to school for my BSN and I am now working for The Bariatric Surgery Department of our local hospital. I am finally LIVING & LOVING Life!!!! I want to wish you all the best in accomplishing your goals!
4/05
Guess what.......I am back to update you all on my success! I am now down to 225! It is amazing what working with a Bariatric Team will do for someone 5 years post op! I love my job and my coworkers are awesome! I feel so much better than ever before. Bless you all and take care!
6/8/05
Hello everyone!! I have lost 65% of my excess body weight and 205 pounds total! I have a consultation with Dr Graase in Indy on 7/7/05, for PS. Wish me luck!
9/18/05
Back to give an update.....just recovered from total hysterectomy and a second surgery to repair my fascia muscle and all wounds. Now, insurance has approved a panniculectomy!! I am scared to death!! But am looking forward to scheduling PS, possibly early next year.
10/23/05
Well getting ready for bed.....have an appt with the PS in the am. I am very excited, but nervous as well.... This will be my 2nd consultation with her, as I want to be sure that there will be no complications due to my previous 2 surgeries in July and August of this year. So, I will either have a date for late December or sometime next year. Whichever, I am comfortable with. Until next time...... :)~~
10/24/05
I HAVE A DATE!!!
I will have my panniculectomy (or pickle-ectomy as my friends say) on 12/16/05! I am so excited...... :)
November 11,2005
I wanted to personnally thank Myra for my "spruced" up page.......She did a wonderful job!! Thank You Myra!!
Well my day is getting closer....Part of me is so elated to take on a "new" step in my journey and another part of me feels like this is a selfish step on my part....Selfish towards my children, hubby and co-workers....but then I look at all the years I spent unhappy and too insecure to live my life. I was blessed to be given the opportunity to have WLS and have now also been blessed once again in getting the approval for a panniculectomy.
I just want everyone in my support system (friends,co-workers,husband, & babies) know how much I have appreciated their sticking by me thru all of this.....and especially to Monica.....my bestest bud...I love ya girl and know that one day, you too will be walking this same journey........and I will still be trying to keep up with you!! :)~~
(Please disregard the above comment to Monica, as she is the reason my husband and I have divorced, best wishes to the lovely new couple and I hope they compliment each other perfectly)
11/16/05
Only four more weeks left!! I am getting so excited. Trying to walk daily and ab crunching nightly. I have been drinking/eating more protein than normal. Trying to prepare for surgery. I feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to change the damage I have done to myself all of these years. I have a long journey ahead of me....and look forward to every changing moment ....
11/29/05
It is amazing how much a life can change with WLS! I am 2 weeks away from my panniculectomy and life just keeps throwing me changes....some for the good and some for the not so good......but that is okay, I have been through much much worse and I will just keep pushing on!
December 28th, 2005
Well I am now 12 days post op from my plastic surgery and feel wonderful! They removed 12 lbs of skin! You can view my pictures on my Yahoo 360 web page, or feel free to email me and I can send them to you. I want to thank all of you for all of the support I have received!
January 4th, 2005
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! I am on my way back to Indy tomorrow to have the drain removed. I have never felt this good in my life. Alot of changes going on now.....but that is to be expected. Not sure what my future holds, but I am sure it can only be good things from here on out. I want to say thank you to my friends and family for all of their support. It has meant alot to me. I will be back to update you all soon! Take care!
January 5th, 2006
Well my appointment was canceled today. It seems after 3 weeks, I am still putting out too much fluid! My drain should only be 30 cc's in a 48 hour period and as of this morning it was 70cc's in a 12 hour period! I think I have just taken on a new nickname........ "JUICY" LOL......or so I have been told.....lol.....anyway, hopefully with my next update I will be drain free!~
January 9th, 2006
I am officially now down to 222.5!!! I am so thrilled with everything that has happened! I still have the drain in however, cant wait to have it removed. But, if this is as bad as it gets, I cant complain!! ;) Until next week............
April 6, 2006
Ahhhh....what can I say, so much has changed in my life since bariatric surgery. I have left my husband. It is for the best, because for the first time in all of my life....I thought I would die, not only from the hurt....but from the physical pain as well. The kids and I now have our own place and we are all doing well. Life is now a breath of fresh air, and I dont regret a single moment. It is funny how much a person can change when having bariatric surgery. I know I have....hopefully only for the better/stronger......Hope to update you all soon and thank you for your thoughts :) By the way, I am now down to 220!!!!!
Kimmi
August 9th 2006
Back to give an update.....
My divorce is almost final! My ex and I have become great friends in order to be good parents to our daughter. I am now in a relationship with a man I have been friends with for over 20 years. Jeff has always been very supportive. I am very thankful for him. My children absolutely love him.
My plastic surgery was done in December and I couldnt be happier. With the panniculectomy, they removed my belly button. My goal was to get a butterfly tattoo in place of my BB. Well I have finally gotten it! My butterfly represents the changes I have gone through since my RNY in 2000. I am now down to 211 and feeling wonderful!!!!
Will be back to update you all soon!
Kimmi
Hello Everyone.....didnt think I would ever get this new page updated! But here I am 7 years post op and have lost a total of.....(drum roll please)....243lbs!!! I feel wonderful! I am still with the man I have considered my best friend my entire life. I still work for the Bariatric Department and LOVE what we do! My next goal in life is to get a breast augmentation, as the girls have gotten way too small! Dont get me wrong, I am in no way vain about my looks, I just feel that I am a work in progress and at this stage in the game, I deserve it.
I will try to update a little more regular....as life has allowed me to finally relax :)
