Kells .
This is really happening......
Dec 28, 2009
I purchased two pair of jeans and told myself that was the last clothes purchase I was going to make besides underwear, well fastforward those two pair of jeans have been my ride or die's all year. We been to football games, work, clubs, and even to church, Thank ya Jesus! Well the other day I noticed that the middle thigh region was looking thinner(yall know how it get when legs rub togther we wear that fabric down)
I said to them just hold on yall got a few weeks to deal with me and then I can put yall to rest for good!!!I've had countless last meals over the last few weeks and as I sit here with 17 days to go I just think this is un real that it is really happening. When I think about it I may shed a tear or two. I made it through the Holidays may have gained a few pounds but I'm back on track for the most part!
I think about thing like shopping and what it wll be like afterwards...Where do regular people shop??? Hey I know that question sounds crazy but yes I've thought it and wondered what my sense of style would be like. Will I be able to get all my protein and water in? Will I have alot of loose skin? So many questions but only time will tell.
Some of my siblings and I during our Christmas Brunch!
Sooooo SLEEVE it is?!?!?!
Dec 03, 2009
Back in September I over listened
that my Dr. was now doing the sleeve procedure which when I started the process back in January of this year wasn't an option for me. So I decided to research it more but never said anything because I didn't want it to mess up anything I already had scheduled.Fast forward....in the last week or so I had been thinking about the Sleeve again.Thinking as always there a Reason for Everything and maybe that's why I've had to wait this long, so that I could look into what was best for me!!!! The malabsorption is a big thing for since pre surgery I have a few vitamin defiencies and I don't need any help making them worst!!
So I thought it couldn't hurt to ask.My surgeon emailed me yesterday
which I loved the personal touch! He said I was an excellent canidated for the Sleeve Gastrectomy Procedure so now all I have to do is wait for my insurance coordinator to send the information over to update the auth and since I already meet the guidelines for approval I don't think it should be that hard!!!No matter what I go into PRAYER about everything! I thank everyone for their support!!!
I'm soooo thankful for this Journey and it only gets better from here!!
Checkin In
Nov 18, 2009
*8 Weeks until my surgery!!!!
Still trying to stay focus on doing the right thing. Yes I've gained weight, No I'm not happy about it but it's a continued process for me. I am trying to focus on vitamin intake for pre surgery and trying to get the water down! I can say I'm a little anxious so I've decided to be proactive and start therapy
but hey it's working so far.......
Oh and out of NO WHERE......LOVE
has found me!!! No labels...yet I'm still single with my pair and a spare buuuut Sometimes going in your past is a GOOD Thing!
I have other thing to focus on like my GOD, my SON, and WLS!!!!!!
THINGS HAPPEN FOR A REASON!
Oct 19, 2009
Well here I am fresh from a mini-vacay from OH!!! I can say it was much needed and I feel renewed in my Journey!!
I am approximately 12 weeks for my date and I swear this month is flowing by!!! Since I am in this waiting phase I figured make the best out of it and a wonderful woman(Cookie
) introduced me to Bodyforlife.com last week which coincidentally last 12 weeks and once I'm finish with the program it will be a week before my date!!
Started it today and whew....
that's all I'm going to say about that. So I encourage newbies to start your workout plan before and not after!
My goal is to build the muscles I already have and to get a head start on burning more fat!!!
Want to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to my girls PRIN and LISA who will be moving on to the Loser's Bench on October 27,2009. I'm so happy to be apart of their journey and as Prin says make it my business to see both of them when I visit them in hospital
Last but not least Lisa again you are my ride or die though this process. You've gotten pissed for me when I have had peace, you have been encouraging when I stayed with my choice to stay where I am. I think you are still mad about that "call" that was supposedly made knowing that the Blackberry is attached to my hand 
Funny how that happened....
But I digress and say Things Happen For A Reason!!!
I am Blessed when I come and when I go!! I carry FAVOR with me where ever I go!!!
PS. DOUBLE_AYY is the best ANGEL EVER!!! He should feel his ears burning about now
Pause for the Cause......
Oct 01, 2009
So we are almost at the end of the year, October the fall is my favorite time of the year!! But for me I'm at a virtual stand still until my re-birthday January 14, 2010. Yes 3 months away and yes it's driving me crazy
I've done all the requirements got the approval etc etc now I'm playing he waiting game.
But with all this I've lost sight of something....This is my Journey and mines alone. I find myself being consumed with other people's experience, looks, process,and most importantly people getting dates before me!!
I needed a good word today and I got it
But they that wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
I need to use this time to get strong, mentality prepare for the road I'm about to take, renew my spirit and put the focus back on Kelli and not on others WLS journey's
For that to happen I need to step away from OH for a minute
I'll still be on the BL(since I do get notificaions on email), Facebook or BB messenger but I'm out this piece until the next time...........
Getting it Right
Sep 26, 2009
So with everyday that passes I'm a day closer to my new beginning. I have to admitted when I learned that my date was so far out I lost my mind for about 2 weeks!! I stopped excersing and started back old habts quick fast and in a hurry with added PMS I was not the nicest person either
But that was then today is a NEW DAY and I thank the Lord for that! I don't want to look back on this time as vital time I wasted not getting my mind right and my body tight(well at least as much as I can do) With a little over 3 months to go I plan to cut out fast food for good(my wallet will be happy), exercise , excerise, and oh yea exercise! Even big I was very athletic but year of beng big and active have worn on my knees and back!!
But I'm more than a conquer so I will start with working out at home!
Thoughts
Sep 15, 2009
So I have my date........I just get teary eyed thinking of the changes that are coming my way. The ability to lose this weight that I've been carrying for years, being able to get up and just walk with out the need for my knees to get use to all the weight and just being healthy for my son.
But since my date is so far away(January 14,2010) I do get scared that I'm going to slip back into a rountine of bad eating habits that I've kicked along the way. It's easy to say it will be here before you know it but it's 4 months away. I don't want to change surgeons and my pcp, I'm confident in the journey thus far so I shall continue. I just pray constantly that I remain humble throughout this expeirence and that my inner circle supports me in this journey!
Thanks for hearing my thoughts and joining me on this ride we call WLS!!!
Peace and Blessings!!!!
My Date!!!!
Sep 11, 2009
I was a little bummed at first because it's so far out especially since they originally gave me December 10 but because of overbooking I got bumped.
The clinic was packed with patients I think they were an hour behind today.Dr. Carlin was so nice today and just whizzed through my paper work and was happy with the progress I had made so far. Wanda said if there is a cancellation then I may be able to get another date but all and all I'm geeked.
So for the next few months Ill focus on excercise and still maintaining the way I' ve been eating!
Until next time.............
Ball of excitement...
Sep 02, 2009
So at this point I've been approved by my insurance and yesterday I was medically approved and cleared!
So now I just want to get my date. I'm down 6 pounds when I weighed in but I'm bloated from that monthly vistor so it may be more than that. My goal is to try and lose 6 more pounds before then, we shall see.
I pray for favor that everything will be just fine. God doesnt give us a spirit of fear and I can honestly say Im not scared,but now those other emotions ARE ON THERE ON!! I'm excitied, nervous, anxious, happy, sad at times.
Just the thought that I could be having my surgery before the end of the year.....WOW !!!!!!
Watch out 2010 I will be into BIG things in a smaller size!!!
Met my new Bestfriend!!!
Jul 16, 2009
So yesterday I met my surgeon for the first time(Dr. Carlin) and I am really happy with the choice I made. He told me I was relatively healthy despite my weight and I was a Great canidate for the surgery!!!!
Because I had to have a open surgery for the removal of my gallbladder(7 years ago) he wants me to lose 15 pounds at the minimum so that I will be in the best shape to have my procedure done laporscopically.
Personally I would like to lose 25 I want to be under 300 going into surgery!!!!
I follow up next week for the insurance authorization.....
Wanda set me up for my next appointments, I have to give it to her because she has alot on her plate but she handles it all like a pro!!!!!
My medical clearance is September 1st but since all my (Labs, Ekg, and Chest Xray) where done in house(Henry Ford) He already told me they look good!
My second follow up with Dr. Carlin is September 11th. So I'm thinking sometime in November for the BIG DAY!!!
**Side note I did record my first video journal via my phone so Ill be posting it soon**
