Karene C.
Mother of six children, four who were born by C-Section and two step children from hubby's first marriage. All kids ranging in ages from 25 through 5 years old. I am ready for a new me.
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7/25/04 - You know, I believe many of us just stop looking when we feel we don't need the support and reminders of how life use to be. I know have neglected this. I haven't reach my goal but have a significant weightloss per my co-workers and family. I still feel just as large as I was in the begining but know that I don't wear a size 34 anymore. I am in a 16 now and have lost 120 pounds and haven't done that since 1985! Why aren't I satisfied? Don't know but I am still losing a couple of pounds per month now and would probally lose more if I just exercised. I know...if you don't feel you have the time, you need to find it. I haven't found it yet. LOL With school, work, and the kids, I barely have time to sleep. I will make every effort to come back and give an update. I also need to send in a photo. Also, congrats to Bonnie! She looks great! 125 pound loss for her!
9/15/03 - I know...I haven't been here in quite a while. I don't know, I guess I have been pretty depressed regarding the lack of progress and really didn't want to share it with anyone. I am still not too happy but there isn't any more that I can do about it but just accept the way things are.
Well, I am down from 313 to 250 as of 9/8/03. I have lost a total of 39 inches. I was hoping to loose more weight by now but I still have a couple of weeks to go before my 4 month anniversay. Maybe if I am lucky...
I have started to go to support group meetings the last two months. It has help me to realize that I am not alone in this fight to lose this excess weight and it isn't easy for any one. I hate the fact that food was never an issue with me before and it is hard for me to eat more than twice a day. I also am losing my hair which I was hoping I would miss out on. I hate protein shakes...I thought I would be able to get them down but I hate them. I have purchased at least six different kinds. No luck. Oh well, I am looking into another hoping that this one will do.
Enough whinning. I am at least down to a size 22/24 from wearing exclusively 34W. That in itself should be reason to celebrate. I will be going to Chicago the end of October and hopefully will be in a size 18 then! Pray for me...it is my first trip to the city of Chicago and I want to look as best as I possibly can to represent my office. Thanks for listening and contact me at will. I need all your support and guidance.
5/28/03 - Hey there. I am home! As you can see by my angels, that my journey wasn't as smooth as I would have liked but I made it. I am still have a ways to go regarding my recovery but feeling better every day. I haven't weighed in so I don't know if I have lost anything but I can tell you that I am never hungry. It is so weird to have to force yourself to eat. I am having a hard time with this one and hope it works out better soon. Drinking isn't too bad...I also have to force myself with that but it seems easier to drink than actually eat. My tastes have changed considerably. Sweet is too sweet...sugarfree is all I have but it is so sweet it is sickly. I love chicken broth! Never did before. Can't find a yogurt that isn't too sweet yet. Veggies are pretty much out until I can find a balance so that the gas pains don't start. Back pain and not sleeping are my biggest complaints, but I wouldn't trade this for the world. More after I go see Bonnie Gillispie...please visit her site. She need the support, kindness and caring that all have shown to me.
5/19/03 - Well, tomorrows the day! I am anxious and wish I could just go to sleep and wake up tomorrow afternoon all done. *smile* Okay...one question. How come no one talks about the bowel prep? I wish I had received some info on this. It hasn't been the best experience by a long shot. I am so glad that I made sure and started my liquid diet yesterday...I couldn't imagine having more of a problem if my stomach had been full yesterday.
If there is any last minute detail I am forgeting, I hope it is not important. Basically I would like to go take a long nap but sleeping has been fitful. Thinking to much. I did purchase some new slippers today and have my robe, toothbrush, etc. Ready to go. See you all on the other side!!!
5/13/03 - I have only 7 days left before my new birth-day. I have my pre-op appointment with Dr. Friedman tomorrow and I am sitting on "pins and needles" wish that the days would go by faster. Funny how we want it to be tomorrow sooner even though we know the pain is going to be hard! I just keep thinking of the after surgery life... being able to garden, play with my son, put on that little black dress at the office Christmas Party. It might not happen this Christmas but I am looking forward to every day from this point on.
This week is my liquid, vitamin regiment so that I will be use to what is coming. I started working out at the gym (I hate being the only large woman there) but swimming is wonderful. I have some great friends and support in LA K, Bonnie and Sheri D. Sheri too has Dr. Friedman! I also met another woman named Cheri who is going forward with her approval with Dr. Patterson. I am grateful to you all and everyone's support. Talk to you after the appointment. Toodles.
5/01/03 - Hi again. Well it is now 19 days left before surgery and I am still just wanting it to hurry up and get here. I have told my boss and four other co-workers that depend on me being at work that this is coming up. I didn't want it spread around nor do I want too many people to know. It is just something personal I think. I did get a strange comment from one of my co-workers who stated that I should let people know...if I don't my weight loss will be a source of confusion. They may contribute it to me being sick. At first I thought, she must be crazy but it is possible. It will be such a change for them since they only have known me as a fat person. Unfortunately most have viewed me as "just" that. A fat woman working in a company that promotes sports. Funny how life turns out. Working for the government, no one cared and I was just one of many overweight women. Now I am one of the few in a company of fitness people. I guess I do stand out but I didn't appreicate the idea that this is all I am. I am this and so much more. Oh well... things are constantly changing and I am too.
4/28/03 - Well, I have 22 days left before my surgery date. Woohoo. I met another woman who is in the process of getting approval for the surgery. She is going with Dr. Patterson. It is wonderful to find so many people that are supportive and understanding of what we are going through. Without them, I would be pretty much in depression lane. LOL Bonnie is so sweet. She has let me go on and on about what my thoughts are on the subject. I hope I don't bore her before her surgery date. I am just counting the days.
4/17/2003 - I just called Dr. Friedman's office to request a copy of their handout. I received the most rudest response from his assistant Kathy. My goodness, she acted like I had asked her to give bank account number to me. I have noticed her declining attitude everytime I called. You know, in a position of care, you would think she would be more accomodating to the patients in her supervisor's care. How bad is it going to be after the surgery? I am starting to wonder about this office more and more. Dr. Friedman seem wonderful but his staff is lacking in so many ways. I am very apprehensive at this point.
