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Haven't been on much...same story I think we all get to at this point...too busy living. I am always going, going going. I feel great, look great. I am sky diving tomorrow morning (weather permitting). I go out all the time. Play with the kids, it is great. I am in a 14/16 depending on where I buy them. Size Large/XL shirt. Not too much loose skin. My tummy could be a little tighter but I am not complaining. Everything is going good. I will try to update more later. Just to post this for me...I am over 1/2 way to goal in only 3.5 months. Also..we are moving to Ft Benning on  Monday, buying a house. YEAH...NO MORE IRAQ!!! At least for 2 years. XOXOKelly weight 185

WOOHOO, I am in the 100's. I went to the gym tonight and it read 195 (with workout pants and a shirt on). I am so excited. I had  a stall for about 2 weeks then -7lbs. I am 2 months post op TODAY and -45lbs total. Can't beat that. I REALLY need to take some more pics. I can tell I have changed lots. I have so much more energy now and love it. I can eat most anything I want so it's all about good choices. I get sick from eating too much sometimes but that's all. Just wanted to share. XOXOKelly

I went to the gym again today and thought I was taking it slow. I did 40 mins of very slow walking on the tredmill and then got in the spa. I did an incline, but very slow pace. Only burned 100 calories in 40 mins. I say only but since I am only eating 400-600 cals a day, that's a lot. Anyway, thank god my friend went with me since by the time I was leaving, I couldn't carry the baby to the car. I need to go a little slower, maybe only 30 mins next time. Tomorrow is weights (I do weights/cardio/weights/cardio 5 days a week, or that is the plan) and I will do very light weights so I don't hurt myself. I am only doing one set on each machine instead of the 3 the trainer suggested...at least for now. I weighed myself while in my bathing suit...206. It has been 4 weeks today and -34lbs. Pretty good I think, but I know it will slow down. Getting bored with food and I tihnk that is good, since I am eating to live and not living to eat now. I guess that is all...I need someone to take an after pic for me but I think I will wait till I am 199 or 200 to do it...hopefully that will be soon. That is my first goal..well, that and the one I hit last week or week before (being obese and not M.O.). I am tired and going for now. XOXOKelly

Things are getting better. I still get tired very easy and need to drink more water. I had my checkup with the surgeon and all is well. I don't have to pack that hole anymore and that is so great. I start Bally's on Monday and will do light weights and a little cardio (walking at first). When the hole is healed I will do swimming. I love swimming. I need to lose 2 lbs and then it will be 30 lbs gone in about a month. Not bad for a "lightweight." I am sure when I start working out it will come off at a slower but steady pace and that's okay with me. My husband left today for MO. He will be gone for 9 weeks. When he gets back I will be 3 months post-op and hopefully around 170 or so. Then we have another month and a half before we get to the next duty station where I hope to be 150 or 160. I know the weight loss is much slower for people who were around my size pre-op. I am kinda glad since it will give my skin longer to tone up and not sag so much. I know my tummy will be bad since I just had Trent. I am hoping I can get a TT in MO since they don't do it at the military hospital. I will have to go through Tricare. I know if I get those rashes I have a better chance and since I already do from some extra skin, I am thinking Tricare will say yes. If not, I guess we will have to pay for it. I may need a breast lift too, we shall see...that's the future. I haven't dumped yet. I am fairly regular. I only eat protein for the most part. I am okay with dairy. I guess I am lucky so far. That's all for now. I will updat more on Monday after I do a body fat check and a weigh in at the gym. After that I will only weigh in on Fridays (unless its the 19th ...the date of my surgery). I will also post some pictures tomorrow. XOXOXKelly

I am tired all the time, but it is getting better. I know I need more water but I am getting all my protein in. My husband goes back to work in 2 days and I think I will have a hard time, but am sure I will get through it fine. He only goes back for 2 days then he is taking the kids to Florida for a wedding. I am staying home and will like the break. I think I will go to a movie with my friends or something. My good friend Rachel is coming down from Ft Collins to stay a few days so she can help with some stuff. My mother-in-law told me I could come there (North Carolina) with the kids and stay if I needed help, but she works and we don't get along the best. Unless I don't get any better, I think I will stay put. I need to start going to the gym and plan on doing that when Joel leaves for MO. Maybe I can start walking this weekend. I am excited to work out and tone up. I had a reaction to either the tape or the liquid bandage the nurse put on when I had the staples taken out. It itched SO bad and burned. Well, I itched and itched until I couldn't take it. It started to hurt. I couldn't get in to see my PCP or the surgical nurse until Wed...4 days away at the time, so I decided to go to the ER and they said it was like 2nd degree burns and gave me some meds. I am much better now. I have an appointment on the 10th and can't wait to weigh myself. I can see a small difference already and ya gotta start somewhere. I hope it comes off as well as if went on. I put myself on soft foods and am doing well with it. I eat 2 egg whites for breakfast and tuna or crab meat for lunch, bananas are good too. The carnation shakes are great ..I add some unflavored protein to it. Thats all for now, I will keep ya posted. XOXOXKelly

I am much better now. No pain really...or maybe I got use to it :) I am a little sore at the open site from the packing 2 times a day, but only when I bend and stuff. I am trying to help my husband around the house a little, but nothing too bad. Just feeding the baby (just have my husband put him in his seat first). I am weak.  I had my staples out today and the nurse said I am weak because I am not getting any calories in and it's normal. I have OFFICIALLY lost 20 lbs in 9 days. Almost 1/4 to my goal and now Obese and NOT Morbidly. I am expecting (but don't wish for) a platue this week. I hope everyday gets better and better like today was. I am lucky so far. I know lots of people have it way worse. Have a great week allXOXOXOKelly

I am doing okay in that it could be worse. I can't take my pain meds anymore, they make me sick (too sweet). I even went to the ER to get more but they were too sweet too. It doesn't hurt that bad. I know it will get better everyday and the scale makes it easier. It said 240 on day of surgery and 225 now. (actually 219) but after putting our weight bench weight on it we figured out how "off" it is. Soon I will just go by what it says and leave it at that. I really need to drink more water. I just sleep most of the day so I won't be in pain, so I don't drink much water. I need to start with protein too. I mixed some in jello but am afraid to try it since the jello in the hospital made me sick (too sweet). Had a good Christmas. Hope you all did as well. XOXOXMerry Christmas...Kelly

I am home. I am so glad to be back...for many reasons. Everything has gone fine this far. I was in for 5 days and got stuck about8 times looking for a good IV spot, but since I am not scared of needles...no biggie. I can tell getting all my liquids in is going to be hard. I am never hungry and just thinking about drinking things makes me kinda sick. I only threw up once and that was from drinking the Propel fitness water after drinking the Roxicet. The Roxicet is nasty and too sweet but since it takes the pain away, I can handle it. One thing that really sucks is that wearing my glasses gives me a headache and I need them to see. I am typing this blindly now so if there are any mistakes you know why. I was 240 the day of surgery and 233 when I left today, then I got home to find my husband got me an early Christmas gift..a scale. So, to compare I weighed myself and it said 227. We will test it later with actual weights to see how off it really is. As of now I am going to go with the hospital scale and say I am 233. I think that is Obese for me and not morbid..sweet! Thanks for all the emails and comments you all left. It's nice to know people care. Have a great day..XOXOXOXKelly

I have surgery in 7 hours...atleast that is when I go in. I am not really scared yet. I am sure it will hit me right before I go in. I am thankful for this chance at a better life...but am also thankful for the life I have now. I know many people out there have it much worse than I do. I am lucky to have the family and friends I do. I hope everything will be okay and I hope this isn't my last night on earth. I hope my kids and husband know how much I love them and they have a good, happy life. Thanks for your support everyone...see you on the losing side XOXOXOKelly

I have been trying to stay busy and not get too scared/excited. As of now I am more excited than scared...but I am sure that will all change as the day gets closer. I have 4 days and a wake up to go. I won't know till the day before surgery what time I have to go in. They said they like to do the gastric bypass early...so as early as 6:00 I think, and since I won't be able to sleep the night before, the earlier the better. I have been on this site a lot in the past few days. Looking at before an dafters, reading posts and profiles, and keeping touch with the friends I have made on here. I am thankful for the support you all have shown and the nice things you have all said to me. I do think about the death statistics of this, as I am sure all do when undergoing this. I am going to write everyone a letter this week (all my very close freinds, husband, mom, kids ect) so if something does go wrong, they will know I love them and why I decided to do this. On a lighter note, my husband asked what I want for Christmas and I have no idea. I usually get clothes or get gift certificates from family to go out to eat...but not this year. I have an addiction to purses. I have 2 coach purses already, but they are smaller since we aren't rich. I really want a big one (medium I guess). If we get it at the PX it's a little cheaper and no tax. We will see what happens. I think I am addicted to purses because when I go shopping with my skinny friends and they want to go into these skinny people stores...I can't even look at the clothes without feeling stupid, so I go straight for the purses. I can't even buy the shoes I want since my feet are wide. I guess now is the time to get the purses anyway cause when I lose the weight, and I start working again, we are going to spend all of my check on clothes and shoes for a while. I can't wait. Looks like I won't have to wait too long. FOUR MORE DAYS!!!! Okay, I am going to go for now XOXOXKelly