Hello!

Apr 27, 2011

Wow, I have been so busy living life like I have never lived it before.   I am so sorry if you have left comments or messages that I have not returned.   I am working at an elementary school 3 hours a day...and I LOVE IT!  I am also the co-founder of a Paranormal Group...yes, just like Ghost Hunters....., "Clay County Paranormal Research Society"  we are so busy with investigations that I hardly have time to get online.  

I keep trying to post some new pictures but they wont upload.   I will keep working on it!
Be back soon......Julie
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WOW 2011!

Mar 03, 2011

I am so sorry for not posting in such a long time.  I have had many things going on in my life.  I have gone back to work part-time and I am loving it!  I have maintained my weith loss for 7 years now! Wow!  I will try to post some new pictures soon.  Thank you to everyone who has sent me messages!  Thank you! Thank You!

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~*UPDATE*~

Jul 04, 2008

 July 4th 2008

Okay, 2 new knees and 2 new hips!    Whew, what a busy 9 months!!    My last hip replacement-left hip- is taking longer than I expected to heal.   Actually I found out at my 6 weeks check up that I had broken a piece of my upper thigh bone...OUCH!   We are giving it another 6 weeks and if it does not move than the doc said we would leave it alone, however, if it does move.....he will have to go in and put a "claw" on it to hold it in place.  So I will let you all know.

Also, I have so many people ask me if I have had plastic surgery on my neck and face and the answer is "NO" I have not.  I was fortunate, in that I did not carry alot of my weight in my face and neck.  You can look at some of my pictures, like the one where I weighed 470...I really did not have alot of weight in those areas.   Most of my weight was  from the neck down.   I went from a bra size of 52 DD to a 36 C/D...depending on how I "fold'em"  lol....I would still like to have a breast lift and my upper arms fixed, but for now, I am totally pleased!

Again, I want to thank all of you who have commented on my pictures and my progress.   I wish all of you success and happiness.  Thank You!

Julie


Left Knee Surgery DONE!

Mar 27, 2008

3-27-08  Well, left knee is done and the doctor said that is was "trashed" my ligaments where really bad and they had to put in a longer post in the lower part of my leg for added support.  The scar is about 2" longer on this knee, about 7 inches, the other knee is only 5".   I am still on crutches, but when you havent walked for 8 years, you have to retrain those muscles to walk....but I will get there.
Oh yeah, we also looked at the x-ray of my left hip and guess what?  Its almost as bad as the right one was.  So looks like I will  be having that done sometime later this year.  
Thanks to all of you who have sent good wishes.  I really do appreciate it. 


Another Surgery

Mar 03, 2008

3-03-08   Well, I go in on the 6th of March to have my left knee replaced!!
I will be so happy to get this behind me.   I am walking with crutches and hopefully it won't be long before I can toss them aside.
I will check back as soon as I can.

Right Knee Replacement!!!

Dec 11, 2007

11-11-07
Well, I go in on the 13th of December to get my right knee replaced and the hopefully by February I will be ready for the left one to be replaced.
I am so ready to get these surgeries behind me.
Julie

NOV. 14th 2007

Nov 14, 2007

Well,  Had my right hip replaced on Oct. 22 and I came home on the 24th.  I have had little to no pain at all.  I am taking physical therapy and water therapy.  I can walk with cruches and I am feeling GREAT!  I want to thank everyone who sent me well wishes and prayers...I really appreciate it and all the support was so fantastic. Thank you!!!!
I will be back with an update soon, I go back to the doctor on Nov. 28th and I hope he says we are ready to do my knees!!!!
Talk to you soon,
Julie


Hip Replacement

Sep 07, 2007

9-07-07
YEE HAWWW!!!!!  I have a surgery date to get my hip replaced!!!! It's October 22.
I can hardly wait...I was so glad to get this scheduled that I almost cried in the doctors office.
He did tell me that he may have to break my thigh bone...ouch...to help straighten and align my leg. Because it is bowed out due to the dispalsia(bone lose).  I said do what ya gotta do doc!!!
I will keep you posted.
Julie

Last visit with Plastic Surgeon

Jul 29, 2007

Well, had the last check up with the  plastic surgeon on 7-24-07 to check the thigh lift, which was a complete success!  Thank you Dr. Lawrence @ KU MED.

I talked with him about seeing a Hemotologist and he said that he did not think it was necessary, that in his experience, he has found that some/not all.. Gastric Bypass patients have a problem with bleeding.  Just an FYI for anyone out there considering plastic surgery.  Anyway, he said unless I needed him, that I did not need to come back. I informed him that as soon as my hip and knees are replaced..."I'll Be Back!!!" to get my arms done.  He just laughed and said, "I'll be here".  He is a great guy as well.


Orthopedic Visit

Jul 09, 2007

7-09-07 

Okay,  went to my orthopedic doctor today and he told me that I needed my hip done first and then my knees...which I figured that. However, my hip needs to be "resurfaced" and he is sending me to KU  Med to see a doctor that specializes in only hip replacements and resurfacing.  I  go to see this doctor on Sept. 29th .  I wish it was sooner, because I am so anxious to get this started. I haven't walk in 10 years!!! It was also suggested to me, by a close friend who is a dr, that I go see a hemotologist(spelling?)  before I have more surgery since with each PS procedure, I have lost alot of blood...Lowerbody lift(required 17 units) and Thigh Lift(11 units).  So I plan to call and set an appt. with this physician. Will keep you posted.

Julie


About Me
Gladstone, MO
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RNY
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12/06/2004
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Nov 16, 2002
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