kelly_hope
kelly_hope posted a comment 14 years, 2 months ago
My recovery hasn't been that great either. I'm having issues with my...
kelly_hope posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
3 days post op and feeling good! - Kimberlie, thank you so much for updating everyone. And thank you to all of you for supporting me. It was so nice to come back and get blasted away by the love!
I had surgery ...
kelly_hope wrote a blog post 14 years, 2 months ago
11 HOURS to go!! - At this time tomorrow I will be in the hospital, hopefully relaxing with some good meds.
Of all days for it to happen, my youngest son, Alex got the stomach flu. Poor kiddo has...
kelly_hope posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
Surgery tomorrow!! - All these years of waiting ... I have wanted this since 2003 and here it is. The night before. I'm somehow calmer then I have been all week. I got a nap in which helped.
And my ...
kelly_hope posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
Surgery tomorrow, stomach flu in the house today! - My son has the stomach flu today! He had spent the weekend at his uncle's house and apparently my niece was down with the pukes. Now my son has it and I've been exposed. What kind ...
kelly_hope wrote a blog post 14 years, 2 months ago
Less then 48 hours til check in!!! - I'm freakin a bit still. I've been waking up each morning with elephant sized butterflies in my belly. Other then that, I'm just excited.
My house is ready. Laundry is done (in...
kelly_hope wrote a blog post 14 years, 2 months ago
4 1/2 DAYS TO GO!!!!!!! - This is really gonna happen isn't it?????
I'm doing great with the Atkins diet. So far in the last two months I've lost 19lbs. I'm lower then I've been in a long time.
I tho...
kelly_hope posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
AHHHHHHHH! - One week til my surgery.
Freaking.
Just had to get that out. Thanks!
I've had so many surgeries, but each time I absolutely panic. I hate general anesthesia. It scar...
kelly_hope posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
What to pack?? - I read Pam's post on packing vitamins and I realized I have zero idea what to bring with me. Except I know I don't need to bring vitamins because I don't start those until almost a...
kelly_hope posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
Skin bounce back (33 yrs old) - Basically I just wanted to see if folks in their 30's have had any kind of skin bounce back. I have a very large belly and I KNOW it won't all go away, but there's got to be some s...
kelly_hope posted a comment 14 years, 2 months ago
You look amazing!!
kelly_hope posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
Anything you wish you would've done pre-op?? - I am 11 days out from my surgery and I'm trying to think of things I need to do before the surgery. I'm going to take my measurements the weekend before, same with 'before' pics.
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kelly_hope wrote a blog post 14 years, 2 months ago
12 Days to go! (11 if you don't count the day of!) - I think it may finally be sinking in that all this is happening. Monday I had my pre-op Nutrition visit where they put me on a modified Atkins. 40 carbs a day isn't too hard at al...
kelly_hope posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
Allergic to metal? What about the staples? - My surgeon said he'd never heard of anyone being allergic to the titanium staples. I was wondering if there was anyone out there allergic to metal and did you have any problems wit...
kelly_hope posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
Question about internal staples. - Sorry if this is a silly question.
I was watching a program aobut airports and security and metal detectors. Will the titanium staples set off the detectors??
Like we need o...
kelly_hope posted a comment 14 years, 2 months ago
What a beautiful post! The joy and passion for your new life is very...
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kelly_hope posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months ago
Chronic pain/ stop meds before surgery? - I am having surgery in 18 days (YAYYYY!!!!). I have chronic back pain and am on percocet, a pretty strong dose. It has been suggested and I agree that I cut back so I don't have to...
kelly_hope added a goal 14 years, 3 months ago
HAVE A BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kelly_hope added a goal 14 years, 3 months ago
Work out and enjoy it!
kelly_hope added a goal 14 years, 3 months ago
Swim long distances
kelly_hope added a goal 14 years, 3 months ago
become a healthy and active Mom and Wife!
kelly_hope added a goal 14 years, 3 months ago
renew my wedding vows with my husband after weight loss is complete.
kelly_hope added a goal 14 years, 3 months ago
make up for all the years of fat sex with skinny sex
kelly_hope added a goal 14 years, 3 months ago
Wear a bathing suit with confidence.
About Me
Marysville, WA
Location
31.3
BMI
Surgery
05/24/2011
Surgery Date
Oct 16, 2010
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