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inofwls 16 years, 10 months ago

Kelly, I take it that your surgery is a go since you have not post since going to Scranton, I hope that your surgery is without complications, and that your recovery swift. I am waiting patiently for your arrival as a switch-Sister, and we are keeping the bench warm for you(smile). Bon Courage! -Maryama

Dx E 16 years, 10 months ago

Kelly K, Have the Greatest Switch Ever on the 2nd!! I’m just dropping by to let you know that there’s a huge crowd of strangers out here pulling for you and holding you in our prayers. May you have a famously successful surgery and a record-breaking recovery! Hurry home soon and start walking away from the pounds and into your new life!! Best Wishes-

Dina McBride 16 years, 10 months ago

Kelly, I will be keeping you - my super special switch sister who shares my surgery date - in my thoughts and prayers much, dear one! '"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.'" Numbers 6:24-26 Love, dina

Kelly K. 19 years, 1 month ago

Hi Ro, Thanks for the post. I was diagnosed with Graves Disease about 10 years ago. I became really hyperthyroid and the only option was to destroy my thyroid. Once that was done, I gained over 140 pounds in 5 years. I have since struggled to lose the weight. I've tried all the 'home remedies' and such to lose the weight and jumpstart my metabolism and nothing seems to help. I've been able to lose about 60 pounds but I'm stuck again. I'll check into the book you mentioned. I'm also curious if WLS works for people like me with no thyroid. Thanks! Kelly

ro mama 19 years, 1 month ago

Hey Kelly.. I somehow stumbled onto your profile and saw that you have thyroid issues - no thyroid even? Wasn't sure, but I am hypothyroid. My sister gave me a great book recently, called 'The Thyroid Diet' by Mary J. Shomon. It's been really interesting, and speaks a lot (maybe too much) to the fact that conventional medicine for thyroid hormone replacement is often ineffective, which is something I've long suspected as my meds never seem to be right. It gives some useful (and some over the top) suggestions on alternative therapies, and foods we can eat to enhance our thyroid hormone production. May be worth checking out! Best of luck to you.. Ro

Kelly K. 19 years, 5 months ago

Thanks Dame!!! How great that you should post to my surgery page. Your profile was a big part of my decision to proceed with surgery. You did a great job of giving the good, bad and ugly of WLS. It helped me to make an informed decision. Thanks for updating your profile so regularly. :)

~Tooter - the Droopy Witch 19 years, 5 months ago

Welcome to Amos! Hope you find support, friendship and comfort within these 'walls'. Hugs, Toots