Barb K.
2006
Oct 24, 2006
Happenings in 2006
2005
Oct 24, 2006
Happenings in 2005
2004
Oct 24, 2006
Happenings in 2004
2003
Oct 24, 2006
Happenings in 2003
9/28/03 - Hi everyone I am starting my 16th week and I got some really good news yesterday... well it was for me anyways... I went to the YMCA with my daughter to take her swimming and decided to use thier scales and to my surprise I BROKE 300!! WHOOO HOOO I am now 296. I was so excited I had to get off the scale and back on again. I am like NO WAY!! I was stoked. So I am officially down -80 pounds now and feeling FANTASTIC... still a little tired once in awhile but that is to be expected I think. I FINALLY got a job so that stress is out of my life. Life is FINALLY going in the right direction again. Well until next time... take care of yourself and good luck to you no matter where you are at on your journey.
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9/17/03 - Hi everyone well I am looking at being 14 weeks out now and had my doctors appointment last week for my 3 month check up and it is official I no longer have diabetes WHOOO HOOO. I am now going to start taking a B-100 for all the B deficencys that could occur. I have heard that that pill is NASTY so I am not looking forward to taking it at all but I guess if it will detour problems down the road then I will need to do it. I am feeling pretty good... tired once in awhile but that could be because I don't wear my CPAP like I am suppose to be.... it is hard when you have a cold. I can FINALLY start to feel a difference in the way I feel and the clothes fit so I guess that is a good thing. My doctor asked me if I was glad I made the decision to have surgery and I said "if you would have asked me that at 2 weeks I would have said HELL NO, but since you are asking me now I can honestly say HELL YES!!" Well you all take care now and good luck to you no matter where you are at on your journey.
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8/26/03 - Hi everyone, thanks for stopping I am not starting my 11th week and I am at a stand still again (weightwise). I went to my parents over the weekend and my dad loves his AC and well because of it I have now got a stuffy nose and a cough and that is not fun as you all know there is only certain stuff we can take I took some childrens Benedryl that melts in your mouth... I like that why can't all the pills be like that. LOL Beggers can't be choosers I guess. I tried to go to go the YMCA yesterday and lasted about a 1/2 hour and couldn't take it anymore so I think I will try it again today and see how it goes. I am going to try to post another pic of myself today via my web cam I hope that it works. I hope this finds you well and that your progress is going to your satisfaction. My advice if you are in the process of getting the approval and things like that be patient.. it will happen. This weight didn't come on over night and it isn't going to disappear that way either. So be patient but persistent in your fight.
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8/18/03 - Hi everyone, well it is now 10 weeks and I am feelin' pretty damn good. I haven't been on the scale for awhile so I am happy to say that I am down another 8 lbs to make a total of -65 so I am happy with that. Well until next time.bye
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7/30/03 - Hi everyone, Well I visited the doctor today and I am just sooo happy with the results of the scale I could just scream I am down 57 lbs now and it has only been 7 1/2 weeks. I am really starting to feel like I can do things and that I am normal again. I just can't wait for the next few months to go by. Not that I want to rush life but man I want to see what life is like with all this weight gone. The doctor was happy with my progress so told me that he didn't want to see me for another 6 weeks so that will be my 3 month mark. Man I tell you how time flies when you are having fun. Well good-luck to you on your journey. Just remember to take it one day at a time.
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7/23/03 - Hi everyone, I am now starting my 7th week and things are going alright... not great just alirght. I went to the doctors office yesterday just to ask him some questions and left there having an ultrasound on my legs... my legs broke out in a rash and it was painful so to be better safe then sorry they had me do an ultrasound to rule out any blood clots... I am glad I didn't have any of them but I am still puzzled as to why the rash but I guess in due time it is going to disappear. I have been having a tough time with throwing up lately... mostly chicken so I am going to stay away from it for awhile. I am going to go back on soft for awhile and give it time to heal. I am becoming discouraged because of this. The nurse told me that when I get to the point I can't keep liquids down then we need to be concerned. I personally don't want it to get that bad. So say a prayer for me that things are going to turn around. Take care everyone and good luck to you all.
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7/14/03 - well I am starting my 6th week and so far things are going really well. I have thrown up a couple of times but that was nobodys fault but my own. I was eating to fast I figure. My weight loss is at about 45 lbs now so I am FINALLY starting to feel it. That makes me happy. I have started walking at the YMCA 3 times a week for about 10 minutes a time. My body tells me that that is enough for the first few times. So I listen don't want to have to pass out.
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6/24/03 - Welllll I had my 2 week post-op check up today and it went really well. I am soooo glad to be off the liquids and onto mushy food. The scale was in my favor it says I have lost 38 lbs since surgery. I don't feel it yet but I guess that is what it says. So I am happy with the results.
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6/16/03 It has been one week since surgery and I finally feel like I just might make it. The first few days were tough but I did my walking in the hospital and did what they asked of me... being a model patient. At home hasn't been so fun Friday when I returned home was not a good time. I had taken some what I thought was childrens Tylenol(mixed with Apple juice) for pain and well that all came up and that was one of the most unpleasent experiences and don't want to do that again. YUCK... I do have some pain in the incisional area but I know that is to be expected I go next week and have the stictches out WHOOO HOO... My daughter has been wonderful, my family is awesome and yes John I am not going to forget you... you have been so GREAT in checking up on me even though you are going through the same thing I REALLY REALLY appreciate YOU!!! Thanks!!!
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6/13/03 well I am finally on the on the otherside!! I returned home yesterday and am still pretty much out of it so this is going to be short. I will write more later.
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5/21/03 - Hey everyone... I HAVE A DATE... I am sooo happy!!! It is going to happen June 9th at 9am. I met a wonderful man here on OH... He to is having the surgery on June 9th also...Things are going well for us. John you are wonderful... I am looking forward to sharing the same "re"birthday with you. I will keep you all posted as things continue to progess. If it is to be it is up to me. If he brings you to it, he will bring you through it.
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5/12/03 - Happy Belated Mothers day to all. Well alot has happened since this current entry. On 5/7/03 I got the chance to meet with my surgeon and he in my opinion is a wonderful, pleasant,confident,competant,genuine man. The staff is wonderful as well. All very plesant and competant as well. I also got the true story as to what my real weight is... wasn't able to weigh on a regular scale before... now I know I am all of 364.4 lbs... scary I know. On a good note I found out I am 3/4" taller then I thought I was so I am 5'6 3/4. I left there with a very good feeling that things are going to be ok. He ok'd me to continue with all the testing. I am excited. On 5/9/03 I went back for all the testing that they require and I thought things went off like clock work. I will find out my fate on 5/16/03. Wish me luck and cross whatcha can :)!! If he brings you to it, he will bring you through it.
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4/27/03
Hello friends, thanks for stopping and taking the time to read my profile. I have not been very dilegent about getting here to fill this out. Maybe because there hasn't been much to tell. Well I reattened my informational meeting on 4/25/03 and all went well. Now my next step is going to be to visit with the doctor/surgeon on 5/7/2003, then on 5/9/2003 it is on to all the blood work and tests that are required before surgery. Then I meet with another doctor he does a basic exam and gives me my test results on 5/16/2003. THEEEEEN they have the date of JUNE 9 2003 reserved for me, providing things go ok. I am soooo excited that this is finally coming up and yes there is some reservations as to if I am doing the right thing. I know that I have to do something so yes I do believe that this is what it is going to take. So you all say your prayers for me ok. You are all great and remember that everyone here loves you. Just remember if he brings you to it he will bring you through it!!!
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4/2/2003
I started this processin the fall of 2001 and did all the things that I was suppose to do and was denied by the Physciatrist because of to many depression problems. I have since gotten this under control. I have been approved with my insurance company and now all that is left is to reattend the informational meeting (because it has been to long since I was at the last one)then meet with the surgeon and do all the pre-surgery stuff. I am getting SOOOO excited. Life is good. A phrase that has really helped me through this is "if he brings you to it, he will bring you through it"
9/28/03 - Hi everyone I am starting my 16th week and I got some really good news yesterday... well it was for me anyways... I went to the YMCA with my daughter to take her swimming and decided to use thier scales and to my surprise I BROKE 300!! WHOOO HOOO I am now 296. I was so excited I had to get off the scale and back on again. I am like NO WAY!! I was stoked. So I am officially down -80 pounds now and feeling FANTASTIC... still a little tired once in awhile but that is to be expected I think. I FINALLY got a job so that stress is out of my life. Life is FINALLY going in the right direction again. Well until next time... take care of yourself and good luck to you no matter where you are at on your journey.
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9/17/03 - Hi everyone well I am looking at being 14 weeks out now and had my doctors appointment last week for my 3 month check up and it is official I no longer have diabetes WHOOO HOOO. I am now going to start taking a B-100 for all the B deficencys that could occur. I have heard that that pill is NASTY so I am not looking forward to taking it at all but I guess if it will detour problems down the road then I will need to do it. I am feeling pretty good... tired once in awhile but that could be because I don't wear my CPAP like I am suppose to be.... it is hard when you have a cold. I can FINALLY start to feel a difference in the way I feel and the clothes fit so I guess that is a good thing. My doctor asked me if I was glad I made the decision to have surgery and I said "if you would have asked me that at 2 weeks I would have said HELL NO, but since you are asking me now I can honestly say HELL YES!!" Well you all take care now and good luck to you no matter where you are at on your journey.
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8/26/03 - Hi everyone, thanks for stopping I am not starting my 11th week and I am at a stand still again (weightwise). I went to my parents over the weekend and my dad loves his AC and well because of it I have now got a stuffy nose and a cough and that is not fun as you all know there is only certain stuff we can take I took some childrens Benedryl that melts in your mouth... I like that why can't all the pills be like that. LOL Beggers can't be choosers I guess. I tried to go to go the YMCA yesterday and lasted about a 1/2 hour and couldn't take it anymore so I think I will try it again today and see how it goes. I am going to try to post another pic of myself today via my web cam I hope that it works. I hope this finds you well and that your progress is going to your satisfaction. My advice if you are in the process of getting the approval and things like that be patient.. it will happen. This weight didn't come on over night and it isn't going to disappear that way either. So be patient but persistent in your fight.
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8/18/03 - Hi everyone, well it is now 10 weeks and I am feelin' pretty damn good. I haven't been on the scale for awhile so I am happy to say that I am down another 8 lbs to make a total of -65 so I am happy with that. Well until next time.bye
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7/30/03 - Hi everyone, Well I visited the doctor today and I am just sooo happy with the results of the scale I could just scream I am down 57 lbs now and it has only been 7 1/2 weeks. I am really starting to feel like I can do things and that I am normal again. I just can't wait for the next few months to go by. Not that I want to rush life but man I want to see what life is like with all this weight gone. The doctor was happy with my progress so told me that he didn't want to see me for another 6 weeks so that will be my 3 month mark. Man I tell you how time flies when you are having fun. Well good-luck to you on your journey. Just remember to take it one day at a time.
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7/23/03 - Hi everyone, I am now starting my 7th week and things are going alright... not great just alirght. I went to the doctors office yesterday just to ask him some questions and left there having an ultrasound on my legs... my legs broke out in a rash and it was painful so to be better safe then sorry they had me do an ultrasound to rule out any blood clots... I am glad I didn't have any of them but I am still puzzled as to why the rash but I guess in due time it is going to disappear. I have been having a tough time with throwing up lately... mostly chicken so I am going to stay away from it for awhile. I am going to go back on soft for awhile and give it time to heal. I am becoming discouraged because of this. The nurse told me that when I get to the point I can't keep liquids down then we need to be concerned. I personally don't want it to get that bad. So say a prayer for me that things are going to turn around. Take care everyone and good luck to you all.
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7/14/03 - well I am starting my 6th week and so far things are going really well. I have thrown up a couple of times but that was nobodys fault but my own. I was eating to fast I figure. My weight loss is at about 45 lbs now so I am FINALLY starting to feel it. That makes me happy. I have started walking at the YMCA 3 times a week for about 10 minutes a time. My body tells me that that is enough for the first few times. So I listen don't want to have to pass out.
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6/24/03 - Welllll I had my 2 week post-op check up today and it went really well. I am soooo glad to be off the liquids and onto mushy food. The scale was in my favor it says I have lost 38 lbs since surgery. I don't feel it yet but I guess that is what it says. So I am happy with the results.
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6/16/03 It has been one week since surgery and I finally feel like I just might make it. The first few days were tough but I did my walking in the hospital and did what they asked of me... being a model patient. At home hasn't been so fun Friday when I returned home was not a good time. I had taken some what I thought was childrens Tylenol(mixed with Apple juice) for pain and well that all came up and that was one of the most unpleasent experiences and don't want to do that again. YUCK... I do have some pain in the incisional area but I know that is to be expected I go next week and have the stictches out WHOOO HOO... My daughter has been wonderful, my family is awesome and yes John I am not going to forget you... you have been so GREAT in checking up on me even though you are going through the same thing I REALLY REALLY appreciate YOU!!! Thanks!!!
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6/13/03 well I am finally on the on the otherside!! I returned home yesterday and am still pretty much out of it so this is going to be short. I will write more later.
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5/21/03 - Hey everyone... I HAVE A DATE... I am sooo happy!!! It is going to happen June 9th at 9am. I met a wonderful man here on OH... He to is having the surgery on June 9th also...Things are going well for us. John you are wonderful... I am looking forward to sharing the same "re"birthday with you. I will keep you all posted as things continue to progess. If it is to be it is up to me. If he brings you to it, he will bring you through it.
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5/12/03 - Happy Belated Mothers day to all. Well alot has happened since this current entry. On 5/7/03 I got the chance to meet with my surgeon and he in my opinion is a wonderful, pleasant,confident,competant,genuine man. The staff is wonderful as well. All very plesant and competant as well. I also got the true story as to what my real weight is... wasn't able to weigh on a regular scale before... now I know I am all of 364.4 lbs... scary I know. On a good note I found out I am 3/4" taller then I thought I was so I am 5'6 3/4. I left there with a very good feeling that things are going to be ok. He ok'd me to continue with all the testing. I am excited. On 5/9/03 I went back for all the testing that they require and I thought things went off like clock work. I will find out my fate on 5/16/03. Wish me luck and cross whatcha can :)!! If he brings you to it, he will bring you through it.
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4/27/03
Hello friends, thanks for stopping and taking the time to read my profile. I have not been very dilegent about getting here to fill this out. Maybe because there hasn't been much to tell. Well I reattened my informational meeting on 4/25/03 and all went well. Now my next step is going to be to visit with the doctor/surgeon on 5/7/2003, then on 5/9/2003 it is on to all the blood work and tests that are required before surgery. Then I meet with another doctor he does a basic exam and gives me my test results on 5/16/2003. THEEEEEN they have the date of JUNE 9 2003 reserved for me, providing things go ok. I am soooo excited that this is finally coming up and yes there is some reservations as to if I am doing the right thing. I know that I have to do something so yes I do believe that this is what it is going to take. So you all say your prayers for me ok. You are all great and remember that everyone here loves you. Just remember if he brings you to it he will bring you through it!!!
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4/2/2003
I started this processin the fall of 2001 and did all the things that I was suppose to do and was denied by the Physciatrist because of to many depression problems. I have since gotten this under control. I have been approved with my insurance company and now all that is left is to reattend the informational meeting (because it has been to long since I was at the last one)then meet with the surgeon and do all the pre-surgery stuff. I am getting SOOOO excited. Life is good. A phrase that has really helped me through this is "if he brings you to it, he will bring you through it"
