Kaci Campbell
***Weight Loss***
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My highest weight--313 lbs.
Surg. Date: Wednesday 01/31/01 12:30
Pre-Op---291#. ( I gained 11 lbs in the hospital---302lbs.)
Week 1------283#..... -8
Week 2------269#..... -22
Week 3------258#..... -33
Week 4------253#..... -38
Week 5------249#..... -42
March 31----241#......-50
April 30------224#......-67
May 31------210#......-81
June 30------196#......-95
July 31------192#.......-99
Aug. 31-----185#.......-106
Sept. 15-----178#......-113
Oct. 15------173#......-118---(Total weight loss from my highest weight is now 140lbs!!!!!!)
Nov. 18-------171......-120
Dec. 18-------168......-122
Jan. 15-------167......-123
Mar. 25-------166.5....-123.5
May 07-------162.5....-127.5
May 29-------159.5....-130.5
Nov. 14-------160......-130
Jan. 30-------160......-130
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Jan 31, 2004 173 and holding steady.
July 24, 2004 185. Steady for several months. I feel great!!
Jan 29, 2005 185. Doing great!!!
Sept 16, 2005 181. Awsome!
July 8, 2007 208.6 Having Stomaphyx revision on 8/15/07.
Sept. 2, 2007 194
Sept. 11, 2007 187--lost 21.6lbs since the Stomaphyx
FROM THE BEGINING:
I had my first consultation the end of 09/00. I went to the Bariatric Treatment Center in Schaumburg, IL. The staff was friendly and helpful. Mom, Jodi and I met with Dr. Boe all at the same time. I don't think he knew what he was in for. We made it very clear that we didn't want to be "dead" after the surgery and he agreed to not let that happen. He was so nice...and funny. Most importantly, he laughed at all my jokes. I gave him my 5 year medical history to read whenever he needed a little pick-me-up. He said he would keep it on his desk.
BTC sent in my paperwork to United Health Care and I was approved within 2 weeks!! I couldn't believe it! My surgery was scheduled for Dec.4th but I had to reschedule it because of my job. There is an opening on Nov. 9, 2000!!! My friend Jodi and I are having surgery the same day with Dr. Boe. She gets to go first, but I get the window bed. We have our pre-op 11/02/00 in Belvidere, IL. Only six more days!! My Mom still doesn't have her approval. I hope it's soon. We want to model clothes at Victoria's Secret together. HEEHEE.
I have been yo-yo dieting long enough. My highest weight was 313lbs at the beginning of 1999. I then lost 65lbs and have put 36lbs back on. **284** yuck!! It's too confusing for my friends to describe me to strangers. "She's kinda like a moose---no wait--she's skinny...more like a ferret---hummm, let me look again (pause) no, I think she's puffin out again."
I have to admit that I am scared about the 'ol cut-a roo. Who wouldn't be? Everyone I know seems to have a horror story about someone that had WLS. I just don't want to be one of those statistics. I do feel ready for this change though, ready for a healthier life. I want to win the Jennifer Aniston look-a-like contest by spring.
NOVEMBER 6, 2000
AAARRRUUGGHHHHH!!!!
My surgery has been delayed because I have pneumonia. Dr. Boe said I need to be on meds for 2 weeks then have clear lungs for 2 weeks prior to surgery. My work won't let me off until after the Christmas rush, so now I have to wait until February. I hate this!!! Jodi will be sooooo alone!!! Oh no...she might fit into her thong bikini before me****what will I do then?!?
November 8, 2000
Well, I had to say goodbye to Jodi today. She's on her way to IL for surgery tomorrow. Sure wish I was still going with her. Good news is that I have a new date...02/08/01. YEH!! Pre-op on 01/31/01. Now the waiting begins. Hopefully my mom will be approved by then too. It will be much more fun moaning and groaning it the hospital with someone I know.
December 3, 2000
I'm still waiting for February 8th. I decided to check out other places closer to home that do WLS. I have an appointment with Dr. Baker in Fridley, MN tomorrow. That's only 2 hrs away instead of 4 hrs. I met with him last Mon. at a group session and really liked him. I have a "BIG LARDO" decision to make. Maybe I could go to both places and be REALLY SKINNY!! My mom is still waiting for approval and my friend Jodi is still getting skinny. Mom and I really need to step this thing up. I think I should sing a lovely Christmas song...OH surgeryyyy OH surgeryyyy... Can't wait to HAVE my surgeryyyyy.
December 25, 2000
I decided to stay with Dr. Boe. He does a more distal procedure than Dr. Baker. I have to say that I am very glad to have this decision finally made. My friend Jodi has lost almost 40lbs so far, my mom has received her 2nd denial and I am still counting the days to Feb. 8, 2001.
January 2, 2001
The days just got shorter!! My surgery has been moved up to Jan. 31st. Just think~~~~~~~~I'll be able to jog across the beach like Boe Derek this summer. I hope my braids don't fall out. That would really take away from my new look.
February 5, 2001
I'm home!! Yeah!!! Well that wasn't so bad. I'm feeling pretty good so far. I was in the hospital an extra day because of some pain I had. Need not fret, cuz all is well. I have to say that the BTC is wonderful. They took such good care of me. Now I begin again. Can't wait to see the changes!!
February 20, 2001
I'm siiickkkk!! I have some swelling inside and an infection. Hopefully I'll get better. I've had an antibiotic for a few days and I think it's helping. The problem is that now I have a slight fever and a sore throat. I'll go to the doctor today. The good news is that I'm getting skinny!!
March 7, 2001
Well, I'm finally starting to feel better. What a long horrible battle this has been. I've been sick since Jan. 31st. I don't know what happened to make me better, but I'm glad I am. I'm really starting to enjoy this weight loss now. The Goddess is finally starting to show through...
April 29, 2001
I just don't know where to begin. I have had a rough time of it, but I'm great now. BTC is HORRIBLE with their after surgery care. I transferred to Dr. Baker in Minnesota and let me say...He Is Wonderful!! I was called and checked on all the time by BTC prior to my surgery, but after it, they acted like I was a bother and didn't answer my calls. I would have to call back several times just to get answers. I think they thought I wasn't really sick and liked to complain or something. There were some days that I really thought I wasn't going to make it because I was so sick. When I went to see Dr. Baker, he found out what the problems were and gave me the medicine I needed to fix it. He also helped me with every single question I had and gave me realistic goals. I finally started to feel good. Right when I thought I was on the road to recovery I ended up needing kidney stone removal surgery. Let me tell you--THAT HURT!!!
Now...with all my complaining out of my system, you should know that I am wearing clothes that haven't even PEEKED at me for 10 years!! I can even wear my daughters clothes. I'm actually excited to go on walks, wear shorts and parade around like the SEXY GODDESS I always knew I was ~heehee~
I can't wait to do a "Cannonball" at the lake this year cuz I'm pretty sure that the lake won't empty this time...
May 22, 2001
I have officially lost 103lbs. from my all time highest weight of 313#. It's unreal!! I look so different now. I had my yearly physical and my tests have never been better. My cholesterol went from 240 to 196. I love this new life!! I wish everyone that had a weight problem could do this.
June 19, 2001
I'm so excited today!!! I went to a party last weekend and saw some old friends. They couldn’t believe how skinny I was. HeeHeeHee...it was soooo fun. My very good friend is now going to have the surgery. I sent her a ton of info to research and she's on her way. I'm so happy for her. It will change her life! I weighed in at 200lbs. 1 more and good-bye to the dreaded "200's" forever. I hope loose skin will become fashionable in the near future. I could be the top paid model.
June 23, 2001
198 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 07, 2001
185 lbs!!
I have only 8 more pounds to go before I'm in the "ideal" range. I can't wait!!
SEPTEMBER 15, 2001
This week has been so tragic for our country. I can’t be excited about this weight
loss. It's funny how important it seems until something like this attack on the USA
happens. Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy with the weight loss, but it seems so trivial
now. I feel so sad for all the families that have been hurt and I feel scared for our future.
Oct. 1, 2001
2 more pounds!! 176 lbs and holding. To all of you waiting for surgery...this is the best thing you will ever do!!! I feel 15 years younger, I like to go out and I LOVE being noticed again. My mom, Jodi and I are probably ready to begin our modeling careers for Goddess Magazine.
October 11, 2001
Here’s another saga to my never ending story. I had my gallbladder removed yesterday. I think 4 surgeries in 8 mo. are quite enough. I was told that gallbladder problems are pretty common for people that have rapid weight loss. I have to say that I was disappointed when I woke up...he forget to give me breast implants and a panniculectomy while I was under. Bummer!!
Jan. 15, 2002 Happy New Year everyone. It's so cool to be thin the first time in my life. I can't wait for summer. I just found out yesterday that I have a hernia that needs to be repaired. Poor me will probably have to get a tummy tuck at the same time...heeheehhee. I see the surgeon next Mon. Hope he has good news for me. Do you think he will find hernias under my flabby arms??!!??
Feb. 20, 2002 I have my hernia and tummy tuck surgery on March 8th. I'm excited to get the tummy tuck but not so excited about another surgery. It’s time to buy a thong.
March 25, 2002 Well...I lived. YEAH!!! No more flabby stomach!! This is the coolest thing ever. I bought new pants today and they were junior’s size 11 hip-huggers! Who would've ever thought that could be possible. That size didn't even fit my calf before. Now all I need is a boob job and a butt lift :)
Will it ever end?
May 13, 2002 You will not believe this. I got a blockage on April 21st and ended up back in the hospital! The Dr said it was caused by scar tissue from getting my gallbladder out. The surgeon was a young guy that thought he knew everything. I wish I would have gone to Dr. Baker, but I was so sick that I stayed in Eau Claire. I went in the hosp. on Sun and he didn't do surgery till Wed.(after my dad lost his temper cause he thought I was dying) By that time I was so distended that my bowels ruptured. The surgeon said that if he had waited 3 or 4 more hours I might not have made it. Dr. Hower didn't think I was that sick because my tummy tuck made my stomach look much flatter than it should've been with this much of a blockage. I was in for 2 weeks. While in the hosp. my stitches became infected and he ripped them open. Now I have an 8" open wound on my stomach that I have to repack with gauze and sterile bandages twice a day till it heals shut. To top it all off I'm moving to Arizona this Saturday and haven't been able to do a thing to get ready. Quite a misfortune...On the lighter side of things, I did lose 5-6 pounds which makes my total weight loss from my highest weight ever 152 lbs. Yippy!! I guess I'll have to get a lovely tattoo on my HUGE stomach scar now, maybe a grapevine or a barber pole. No wait, maybe I should get a cactus or Santa Fe theme now that I'm moving? I guess I'll just wait and see.
May 29, 2002 I made it to sunny Arizona. This sure is a culture change. I lost a couple more pounds that I’m sure are due to the heat and the move. Hopefully I will keep it off. :)
Nov. 14, 2002 All is well. I'm healthy and getting stronger every day. I love Arizona. I've made so many friends and changes here. I became single then not single. I started taking dance lessons and I started to grow up. My whole life is different and still changing. There are so many opportunities available to me now that I lost weight. I truly didn't know how much I was missing in every area of my life. I can't say it enough...GET THE SURGERY!!!! Your life will explode!!! I wish I could get the surgery for my dog. Course looking at him now, I think he's pretty content. What's next? The boobs of course!!!! I wonder how I can get a hernia there so my ins covers it???
Jan. 30, 2003 Well it's been 2 years since my surgery and I feel great!!! The weight is still off and I'm toning up more and more. Life is good.
Jan. 31, 2004 Three years and going strong. I weigh 173lbs and feel great. I love being a thin person!!
June, 27, 2006 I am still amazed at how much life I missed out on prior to losing weight. Good luck to those of you that are just starting out. You won't regret it!
About Me
Before & After
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