KelseyVandissel
I am hoping to have the surgery and am in the process of researching. I have my first app. with my doctor to discuss surgery on Dec. 13, 2002
Jan. 11, 2003 I have met with my PCP, she is getting my necessary referrals for the dietician and psych evaluation. I have also started the 10 week Weight Management Classes (which Kaiser requires, cost is $100.00) After I finsih, my PCP will then submit all my info for approval. Long process, but I'm determined to get approved!!
Jan. 21, 2003 I finally have my referrals!! yeah! Feb. 5 I have my dietician app. and Feb 14 my psych evaluation. I finally feel like I'm getting somewhere!! Hopefully by the end of March I will be able to submit my papers for approval! This may sound weird but I'm really glad Kaiser makes you jump through hoops to get this surgery. They seem to very thurough. TTFN!
Feb. 07, 2003 Well, I have had my dietician app. which went fabulous! She was very impressed that I had done my research and was very well informed! She basically just went over what the eating restrictions will be after the surgery and made sure that I had attempted other diets. I have my psych evaluation on Friday and provided that goes well my PCP will submit all my info on Feb 28. I feel like I'm finally getting somewhere!!! Yeah!
Feb. 21, 2003 Just when I thought things were going really well, I then hit a hurdle. My psych evaluation didn't go so well. I felt the Dr. was not very weight sensitive. I also don't think she believes in weight loss surgery. So needless to say she wouldn't give me the referral. Her reasoning, "you have food issues" Duh!! If I din't I wouldn't be in this situation. I think all over weight people have food issues! I tried to tell her about all the things I'm doing to get ready for the surgery but she really didn't seem to care. She kept saying it's Simple Math...whatever that means! I called the psych department and told them I wanted to see someone who has previously referred someone to have surgery. I have to now meet with the cheif psychologist on March 18. Keep your fingers crossed!!
March 20, 2003 Well, I had had my new psychologist app. and he gave me my referral. Yeah....It was so good to know I got everything done that Kaiser requires. Oh by the way, I also finished my Weight Management classes that Kaiser requires....Wasn't to bad. I really think I learned alot that will be useful in losing my 10% when I met with the surgeon.
April 10, 2003 OMG....I got my letter in the mail yesterday! I'm approved..I'm doing my happy dance right now!! I've been referred to San Diego, kind of bummed cause I would have loved to be closer to home, but don't get me wrong I'm very happy to go to San Diego. At least I'm going to get the surgery done!!!!!
April 25, 2003 So much has happened in the last few weeks....Where do I start. Well, I decided to go to one of the seminars in Hayward on April 16th so I could stay one step ahead of the game. They require that you get a gallbladder ultrasound and a bunch of lab work. Got an appoint. to do that Sat. (don't know how I lucked out on that one) I got my authorization number on April 23 and since I had already went to the seminar and got everything done, I faxed everything right away. They called back that very same day to schedule my three apps., but I was not home so they called my early today and just went over the test I had to take (only missed 1...yeah) They also gave me a choice to choose my surgeon. I told her I did want to be considered for LAP and only Dr. Zorn and Dr. Tanaka do the LAP surgery so my suregeon will be Dr. Tanaka. She will be booking my flight and then getting back to me as soon as she has my three apps. They are scheduling consults around May 12th. She also said LAP is a longer waiting period and that is being schedule 4-6 months out. *SIGH* I'm learning to be patient :) Wow, this is actually starting to sink in that I am going to get this surgery done!!! Yipppeeeeeee!
April 29, 2003 I'm so excited, I fly down to San Diego on May 15th. This is going to be the longest three weeks of my life. I'll write more when I get back from my appointments!
May 5, 2003 Well, I got my schedule for my appointments on Friday and I leave Oakland at 6:55am and should be back that night around 8:50pm. It's going to be a long day but I can't wait. Only 10 days to go! Man if I'm this anxious just for my appointments, how the heck am I going to wait for the actual surgery?
May 16, 2003 I went to my marathon of appointments yesterday. I was so nervous, but there was absolutely nothing to worry about. My internist and surgeon app. took only 5 mins. each. I met with Dr. Margolis for the psych evaluation, she is very nice and easy to talk to. She'll ask your basic questions, what are you doing to prepare for the surgery, what kind of support do you have, what was your childhood like etc..For the internist I met with Dr. Pigeon. Alls they did was weigh me, take my blood pressure, and do an EKG. completely painless...Then I met with my surgeon Dr. Tanaka. Thank goodness I had read up on him...Had I not known ahead of time that he is very gruff and to the point, I might have taken it personally like he didn't like me or something. As soon as he walked in the room he started firing questions at me. Have you ever had surgery before, are you allergic to anything, do you have a heart murmur, have you taken phen-fen....etc. Once that was done he showed me a drawing of the surgery and gave a very brief description of what he was going to be doing and then said all the risks. He then did a quick exam on my tummy and said I was a good canidate for LAP. He also said not to gain any weight or my surgery will be cancelled. I don't have to lose the 10% like some people but I am going to try and lose at least 10-15 pounds. He started to warm up a bit in the end. So that was it...now I just have to wait patiently for them to call me with an actual suregery date. I know LAP is being schedule 4-6 months out so I'm not expecting it to happen any time soon.
June 2, 2003 Well, I'm still waiting patiently for my surgery date. Robyn (my coordinater) called me on May 27 to say that she had received all my Dr.'s reports and she was sending it off to scheduling and they should call me in about a week. It will be a week tomorrow so I hope they call soon cause this week has been the longest of my life!!! Even longer then waiting for my apps down in San Diego. I'm fighting the urge to call them and see where I'm at, I figure I have to give at least until the end of this week.
June 4, 2003 I got my date yesterday! I can't believe it. I'm so excited...The big day is November 11, 2003. It's kind of far away but I knew the wait would be longer because I want to have it done LAP. It just gives me more time to prepare myself, right?!? As of today I have 161 days till surgery.....yeah
June 23, 2003 Well, 4 months 16 days till my surgery or 20 weeks or 141 days....can you tell I'm excited and can't wait? I feel like the day is never going to come. I have really been slacking off going to the gym because I know I have so long till the surgery....I have to say having such a long waiting time sucks because you can spend alot of time thinking about all the bads things that can happen during surgery.
July 18, 2003 The count down continues... 3 months and 21 days till surgery (AKA 116 days or 16 weeks, but who's counting?) Yesterday I rec'd in the mail 3 prescriptions that I will have to get before my surgeon..one for pain killers, one to help prevent galstones, and one for acid reflux. It told me the time of my pre-op apps and surgery, also there was a lab slip to get more blood work done!!...wow, it just gets more real and real as the days go by. I can't wait to start my new life!
August 20, 2003 83 days to go! At least I'm in the double digits numbers now...I received in the mail my packet for hotel and plane reservations. I also called the Sommerset Suites to see if I could upgrade my room to have two beds and just pay the difference...It's only going to be $20.00 more a night. Hey, better then forking out 100.00 a night. I also have been going to Weight Watchers. My surgeon isn't requiring that I lose weight but I figure it's going to come off soon anyways. I've lost 8 pounds in two weeks so far :)
September 09, 2003 63 Days until Surgery!!! Time is thankfully flying by. I'm still going to Weight Watchers, but have only lost 1 more pund. I guess it's better then gaining, right? I haven't been to Curves in about 2 months and know that if I could get my butt back there that the weight will probably come off faster. The problem with curves is they are only open till 7:00 pm which means you have to be there by 6:30pm and I usually have plans right after work...*sigh* I guess I need to make it a priority and tell people I'm not available until I get my work out done. I'm going to Oregon for vacation next Tuesday for 8 days so that will also help the time fly. When I get back I'm making a serious commitment to go to the gym at least 4 times a week. By the time I get back there will be only 47 days left...eeeekkkk I have already made list of all the things I will need to bring.
October 2, 2003 I can't believe how quickly the time has been flying by!! Only 40 more days...I can handle that. I was so excited, I went to weight watchers yesterday and had lost 2 more pounds...yeah for me!! According to their scales I was 297 when I started and now at 287. I still haven't started going back to the gym like I was supposed to because I have been sick with bronchitis for the last two weeks. I did start drinking the protein shakes this morning and yuck!!! makes me want to barf..I even added stuff to it. I guess I'll just have to keep playing with it.
October 17, 2003 I'm getting so close to my surgery date!! Only 25 days left! I also went to my Weight Watchers mtg last night and drum roll please...I have lost 2 more pounds. I want to lose 10 more pounds before surgery. I finally started exercising so maybe that will help with more weight loss. I try and walk for 45 mins a day.
October 22, 2003 I finally figured out how to put a countdown on my page....lol it only took three months. Only 19 days left...I finally got a little nervous...It gets more real everyday!! I'm still trying to get pics up but who knows how long that will be...
November 3, 2003 I can't believe I am leaving in a week! I just keep thinking I have so much to do to get ready and so little time! I sure hope this week flies by cause I am so ready to start new!
November 8, 2003 Wow, I never thought my surgery date would come and now here I am only 2 days away from leaving. It's been a real emotional weekend. Friday was my last day of work and when I was leaving my friend starting crying so then I started crying....ahhhhh so many emotions right now. For those of you have a long wait...don't despair I thought my date would never come and I started my countdown at 162 days and now the time is going by to fast. Well, I guess the next time I post here I will be post-op....wish me a uneventful surgery!!!
November 20, 2003 Hi everyone! I'm finally feeling good enough to update. Surgery went great! It took three hours since I had it done LAP. When I woke up I was a bit nasueos (sp?) The 2nd day the switch me from morphine to demerol and I felt fabulous after that. Got my drain pulled on Monday and felt even better once that thing was out of me. I get tired really fast but hope that will pass soon. The good news is I have lost 21 pounds already...It is crazy since it's only been 1 and half weeks. Well, I'll update more later.
December 1, 2003 Well, I started back to work today. I'm only working 3 hours and I'm already exhausted. I have my first PCP app. today and my first surgeon app. next monday in Sac.
I have to say I didn't think it was going to be this hard...I knew it wasn't going to a piece of cake but man...food is my every thought right now. I hate watching people eat...and the food I have eaten taste gross...It's not as good when you have to chew your food a thousand times. I'm sure this will pass soon. (I hope)
December 10,2003 I had my 1 month post-op app. I saw Dr. Zorn in Sacramento. Everything looks good so far. I'll be the first to admit that I haven't been drinking the protein drinks...I hate them with a passion. I know I need to figure out how to make them so I like them. I'm still only working 3 or 4 hours. I just get so darn tired. Hopefully by the end of the month I will be back full time. Other then that I am just taking it one day at a time.
December 29,2003 I will be 7 weeks post-op tomorrow! I have also lost a total of 50 pounds (12 before surgery and 38 since surgery)...yeah!!!! I am finally able to say I am happy with my decision to have the surgery. I am already addicted to clothes shopping :) I'm starting to be able to eat different things. Not very much, but at least I am getting different flavors. I really love pickles and apples right now. I don't eat the skin of either though. I have also started my protein shake back up. I'm also trying to get more water in cause at this point I'm only getting 20-30oz of water and I know that is not enough. So today I'm shooting for at least 35oz. Next thing is to start walking again. It's hard since it has been raining and cold but I guess if I have to I will have to start going to a gym or something.
Jan. 5, 2004 Happy New Year Everyone! I think this will be the first year I have followed my New Year's Resolution and lost weight!! I'm so excited I'm in the 230's yeah!!...well I'm 239 but hey, it's still in the 230's :) I have been trying really hard to get more water in and I think that is helping. I'm determined to start going back to Curves this week. I have been putting it off long enough. Now that I have my energy back, I have no excuse not to go. Tomorrow will be my 2 month anniversary....yeah! I've lost a total of 53 pounds now.
Jan. 7, 2004 Well, I finally did it...I finally started going to Curves again. I felt really good afterwards and I am going to make it my goal to go at least 3 times a week, no excuses. Also, I lost another pound. I'm at 238 now. I also made my 3 month post-op app. which will be on Feb. 9th at noon. I can finally say that I am happy with my decision to have this surgery...I wouldn't have said that my first month. It was alot harder then I had expected. I also don't think you can fully prepare yourself for the change that is going to happen. The only thing you can do is take it day by day and just know that it does get easier as you go along.
Jan. 12. 2004 I'm down 57 pounds now...I never thought the scale would become my friend. I now love weighing myself! Sometimes I feel like the weight can't come off fast enough but then I remind myself that I would not be at this weight if it wasn't for the surgery. I'm still drinking my protein drinks every morning, and shooting for my second week at curves. All in all, everything is great.
Jan. 22, 2004 I'm now down to 228...64 pounds total and 52 since surgery. It is sooo awesome. I'm noticing small things too. Like I can now cross my legs now!! I have already gone from a tight size 26 jeans to now a 20...so close to to the teens I can taste it! I'm also now addicted to shopping for clothes...I have been trying real hard not to buy to much because I know I won't wear them for very long. But there are worst problems in the world then having clothes get too big :)
Feb. 2, 2004 Yeah!! 70 pounds gone forever! I'm finally down to 222. I am now officially a shop-o-holic. I'm trying really hard not to buy to much because I won't be wearing it for very long. I am finally able to go to Old Navy and buy clothes...I have wanted to be able to do that FOREVER! I got a really cute jean skirt and it was a size 16 and it fit...crazy!! I think i'm about an 18 now in pants.
Feb. 10, 2004 I had my 3 month dr.'s app. yesterday. Dr. Leo Murphy was the surgeon and he seems really nice. So far everything has been really good for me. I have never thrown up, never dumped (or rushed as we call it in my family) or felt too full. I can eat almost anything now...I still don't eat chicken though cause it always kind of feels stuck for a bit after I eat it. I am still going to curves and working out and Dr. Murphy felt my stomach and said he can tell that I work out...weird but I guess my skin doesn't feel really loose. I'm down to 219, which is a total of 73 punds gone FOREVER!! (12 pre-op and 61 post-op)
Feb. 16, 2004 I feel really lucky...my weight loss seems to be going very fast and I have never thrown up or gotten sick. I've noticed in the last few weeks that I can eat more and more foods go down better. I work very hard to drink my protein drinks every morning and get in all my water and excercise. I just sent in my 3 months post-op pics, so they should be showing up any day now. Oh and the best part is now I am down a grand total of 76 pounds. (12 pre-op and 64 post-op)
March 2, 2004 Well, I had my very first rushing(dumping) experience and let me tell you I never want to go through that again. The weird thing is I dumped off a lifesaver which I've had a million times before and nothing happened. I started sweating really bad and then I couldn't hear anything and there was a high pitch rining in my ears, I thought I was going to pass out...It only lasted 10 mins. thankfully. No more lifesavers for me, that's for sure. The good news is, I am now at 211...Yea!! 81 pounds gone forever!
March 22, 2004 Down to 201 this morning! So close to being under 200...Hopefully by the end of the month I will be. I am moving at the begining of next month so that will help keep me busy, busy, busy. I have also started going for a walk/jog on my lunch break at work in addition to going to curves. My first goal was to be down a 100 pounds by my 6 month mark. I only have 9 pounds to go and two months to do it in :)
April 6, 2004 I finally under 200 pounds!! Yeah! I moved this weekend into a bigger apartment and had my scale packed up for a couple of weeks. So when I finally got it unpacked....drumroll please...196. It has been a long time since I have seen those 100's. I'll be 5 months post-op this month and have lost a total of 96 pounds...Happy Easter to everyone!!
April 16, 2004 Wow, I can't believe that I have lost 101 pounds!! I am so grateful for this surgery. I am amazed when I look at my before pictures....who was that girl. I am now just a little over 5 months post-op. I was wearing a tight size 26 pants when I started and now I am in a 16/18. I got these way cute capri's from old navy in a size 16...I seriously can't remeber being size 16...Maybe in like 6th or 7th grade. Now, I just have to get off these last 31 pounds, which I'm sure are going to be the hardest.
May 3, 2004 The weight definately seems to be slowing down now. But I am okay with that. I'm down to 186 and a size 16 pants and XL shirts. I would like to lose another 31 pounds, but we'll just wait and see on that. It was so nice this weekend and I wore shorts and a tank top!! I am so thankful for this surgery cause at 300 pounds I would have suffered in the heat wearing pants and a t-shirt. I have my 6 month check up next Monday so I'll update then!!
May 11, 2004 I am sooo ready to be in the 170's. I knew the weight was going to be harder to get off once I got close to goal but man...it's so frustrating. I had my 6 month post-op app. yesterday. I was so happy that it was Dr. Tanaka. He is the greatest. He said I am doing really well as far as weight loss goes...Says I need to add aerobic exercise and weight training. Which I know is what I need to do to get these last 30 pounds off. Then he gave me a big hug :) Like I said before, he is the greatest surgeon.
June 1, 2004 Hope everyone had a great Memorial Weekend. I went up to north to visit my family. Had a great time. It was so nice to see everyone. I saw alot of people that haven't seen me since my weight loss. Got lots of compliments, which are always nice to hear. We go to this place called Four Fireplaces every year in the redwoods and they have this huge log that I could never climb...well this year...I climbed it with no problems!!! I'm also at 179lbs now. Very happy that I'm in the 170's but have really felt the weight loss slowing down, which totally freaks me out. I'm not ready to stop!! I would love to loose another 29 pounds but would be happy to lose 19. But I also know that it is partially my fault. I don't always make the best food choices and I haven't been exercising like I should. I want to join a gym but the money is tight right now. Oh, and I am flying down to Disneyland Thursday and I am so excited!! The last time I rode on a plane was down to San Diego for my surgery and I had to get a seatbelt extender! What a nightmare....not this time though!! I also sent in my new pics, so hopefully will be seeing those soon.
June 14, 2004 I got new pics put up. These are my 6 months post-op pics...Man, sometimes I feel like I'm not getting anywhere in my weight loss....then I come back and look at my before pics and realize I have definately lost alot of weight. I had a three week period when I didn't lose anything! I was so stressed that I was done losing weight and I'm so not ready to stop here. Then all the sudden I lost 4 pounds, so here I am at 175 lbs now. I can't wait to get these last 20 pounds off so I can start persuing a tummy tuck. I need it bad! The lower stomach is where I carried all my weight so now it is just loose skin...icky!
June 25, 2004 Well, the scale just seems to keep moving. I have now lost 119 pounds. I'm also now wearing a size 13/14 pants and size Large shirts. It is so nice not to have to shop at Lane Bryant anymore! There is sooooo much to choose from now. I am seriously addicted to clothes shopping. I love the Gap and American Eagle. It used to just be a dream to shop there :) My goal is to weigh 155 pds, so only 18 more pounds to go...I can do it!! I really need to start excercising again. I stopped going to the gym after I moved and just haven't found my way back. I think I want to go to a regular gym now, instead of curves. I like curves and all but after going there for a year I didn't feel like it was doing much for me. Oh and the other good news....I'm just overweight now!!! Go me!
July 11, 2004 I have now lost 125 pounds...It amazes me everyday. My size 14 pants are now getting loose on me. I seriously can't ever remebering being this size. Maybe like in 6th grade or something. This surgery is the best thing I have ever done for myself. There was a brief time, when I first had the surgery done, that I questioned whether this was right or not, but I can now say with all honesty that I am truly happy. I'm only 8 months post-op right now but I am getting very anxious to start persuing a tummy tuck. My personal goal weight is 155pds, so only 12 pds to go! I finally had to get a new license because everytime I had to show it people questioned whether it was me or not. I've also decided to go back to school this fall. Something I would have never done at 300 pds! Cia for now!
July 26, 2004 I'm down to 161 now. Getting very close to 150's :) I have still been very fortunate with my weight loss. I seemed to be able to eat anything (smaller portions, of course!) and still lose the weight. I have been having alot of back pain since about 4 months post-op, I am just starting to go to physical therapy for that. I haven't been exercising because I have had to much pain. SO hopefully, this will get me back on track of some sort of exercise. I have been taking Vicadin for 2 months straight since we can't take any NSAIDS and I am ready to get off them. They have been putting me in a terrible depression. I also wanted to share an experience I had while at Physical Therapy. He made a comment about me being overweight. This truly hit me hard, because yes according to BMI standards I am overweight but only by 14 pounds. I thought as I lost weight I wouldn't have to go through this at the Dr.s anymore...You know the lecture about losing weight. He even knew I had already lost 131 pounds. Does it ever end? Do I have to be like 120 pds for them not say anything about my weight? Is this why I still don't have a boyfriend? Does the world still see me as a big fat slob? Or maybe it's this huge hanging skin I have that make me look bigger then I am? I've had alot of people tell I don't need to lose anymore weight...have they been lying to me? Funny, I wasn't having any head issues until I went to this doctor...Maybe, I need to get on some anti depressants or something. Well, anyone reading this....thanks for letting me get it out.
August 18, 2004 I'm now at 155 (total lost is 137 pds). I still can't believe it sometimes. I went to Old Navy last week and bought a size 10 pair of pants....I almost wet myself right there!! lol So right now I'm in size 12 and some 10's. Size large in shirts. I could probably wear a medium but I like my shirts a little longer cause I have my big hanging stomach. Ughhhh! Can't wait to get some plastics to take care of that!
I am now 9 months post-op and feeling pretty good. I had a minor set back a few weeks ago. I was sick with the flu, and ended up getting dehydrated. Had to go in twice for IV fluids, doing much better now. Still having a few head issues, I sometimes feel guilty after eating...even though I don't eat very much. I guess it's the fear of gaining weight or not losing all the excess weight. My doctor has recommended that I see a nutritionist and a therapist. So, I have made those apps. for next month and will see how it goes. I have sent in my new pics, so hopefully those will be up soon....
August 22, 2004 Hi everyone!! My new photos just got added...Thanks to the wonderful people here at ObesityHelp. Also, I'm starting school on Tuesday!! I am soooo excited. I would have never gone back to school at 300pds. The fear of whether or not I would fit in the desks definately kept me away. It is so nice not ot have to worry about that anymore. It's been a really great week...Monday I go to my 9 month post-op app. in Sacramento. I will update after that!!
September 2, 2004 Well, I started school two weeks ago and so far I love it!! It's a little exhausting, since I am going to school and working full time but I know it will be worth it in the end. I weighed in at 151 this morning...Only 6 more pounds and I will official have a "normal" BMI :) Not much else to report. Just taking it day by day and seeing what comes.
September 8, 2004 I don't know how but the weight just continues to come off. I haven't exercised since about 6 months out and thought I was going to have to really fight for the weight to drop, but for some reason it keeps going. Don't get me wrong, I'm definately not complaining. Only 3 more pounds till I'm "normal" that still amazes me....I went to try on pants last week at Old Navy and even the size 10 pants were to big...I never thought I could get down to single digits in pant sizes. Well, I hope everyone had a good holiday weekend...Cia
September 23, 2004 Wow, where do I began? I now weigh exactely 1/2 of myself. I'm now at 146. What's even better then that? I have met the most amazing guy ever. He is the sweetest, kindest, most romantic guy. I couldn't ask for anything more. I'm almost 11 months post-op and I can't even began to explain how much my life has changed since I began this journey and I wouldn't change it for the world.
October 22, 2003 I can't believe it has been almost a month since I posted last. I have only lost 1 pound in the last month. Not quite sure how I feel about that. I still want to lose at least 10 more pounds. It's kind of funny, my goal weight keeps changing. I wonder if I will ever be satisfied with my weight, but I guess if I want anything to change then I need to get back on the ball and start exercising and eating right. I pretty much eat whatever I want. I love lunchables....I could live off those suckers. I'm still going to school and seem to actually being doing pretty good. I'm still with the most amazing guy ever. It has been tough because we live 4 hours apart but hopefully that will change soon. I'm only a few weeks away from my 1 yr anniversary. I can't believe how fast the time has been going. My BMI is now "normal" which is just fabulous!! I'm wearing a size 8 pants and medium shirts..Got to love that! Anywho, that's all that is new with me.
November 3, 2004 Wow, I can't believe it has almost been a year since I had surgery. What a great year it has been. I am now engaged to the man of my dreams. That's a picture of us at some waterfalls in Oregon. As far as weight loss goes, I haven't lost much weight but I still feel my body constantly changing shape. I have my 1 yr. dr's app. next Monday and will post more then!!
December 2, 2004 Well, I have finally had my first weight gain. I have been bouncing between 145-148 for a couple of months now. I am determined to loose another 8 pounds. I know it is my fault that the weight loss has stopped because I don't ever exercise and I feel like I eat constantly. I need to go back to the basics and start drinking more water, eating more protein, and exercising. I wasn't going to post because I hate to admit that I have gained a couple of pounds but then I thought I need to be honest with myself and maybe writing it will help motivate me to do something about it. I think half the battle is recognizing the problem and doing something about it before it turns into 15,20, or 30 pounds. So hopefully the next time I update I will be writing about getting my act together and losing a couple of pounds. Thankfully, I have the greatest finace and he doesn't mind the loose skin or the gaining of a couple pounds...We have set a wedding date of October 15, 2005. Well, I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!!
January 5, 2005 I'm still holding steady at 148. I really think my body likes this weight. I'm sure if I made an effort I could lose a few more pounds but at this point I'm not too worried about it. I don't have to try at all to maintain this weight. I eat almost everything...I think I might be lactose intolerant because I always feel a bit quesy after having most milk products. Also, if I eat too much sugar I feel like crap for about 15 minutes. I'm still suprised over a year later how little I can eat. It's weird that I still order way more food then I can eat. The good thing is I can push it away when I feel full and not continue eating. Now if I could train myself to just order less food in the first place. I think this is going to be a great year. Hopefully, in April I will be moving back to Humboldt County so I can be with my Finance. Currently we live 4 hours apart and the traveling back and forth every weekend is getting to be to much. I grew up in Humboldt so all of my family is there and I can't wait to move back. Hope everyone has a great year in 2005!!
January 31, 2005 Time sure seems to be flying by. I can't believe it's almost Feb!! Well, I have started walking in the mornings. It hasn't really helped in the weight loss department but I at least I feel better doing it. I turned 27 today...I'm so thankful I did this surgery while I was still young enough to enjoy it. I went to Bingo for my birthday and went with some friends I hadn't seen in awhile. It was kinda of funny, she was like I'm not used to tiny Kelsey. Weird, I've never been referred to as tiny. It seems like my life has completely changed this last year and for the better. I am very happily engaged to the man of my dreams. I'm just counting down the days till we can live in the same town. Only three more months, I can make it!! I still have some issues with eating. I think I'm lactose intolerant but yet I continue to eat it. It usually makes me so sick I throw up...I can eat anything but just in still in small protions. Okay, well that's all the updates I have for now!!
February 16, 2005 Same old weight once again. I would still love to loose a few punds but I don't think it's in the cards for me. I guess I don't try very hard though. I seriously eat everything and anything I want. I'm getting very excited to move in about 3 weeks. I finally get to be with my finace. It has been so tough having a long distance relationship. This is the first relationship for both me and my fiance, so it has been a learning process for both of us. He is so good to me, I couldn't ask for anything more. For Valentine's Day we stayed at the Sheraton and then we went to a nice Italian dinner. Then to top it all off he brought me chocolates and sent two dozens roses to my work. What a sweetie. It is nice to have someone to share a day like Valentine's Day with. I still wonder how I come I was so lucky to get someone so great.
I have been busy getting ready for my move and I have to say it's a lot easier to do without all the extra weight. When I was cleaning out my closet, I was going through my clothes and I can't tell you how hard it was to throw away some of my bigger clothes. I'm so used to keeping them because usually I will gain my weight back and need them. Not this time, I refuse to every way that much again. Some other things I noticed while cleaning out my closet was how much my sizes have changed. I went from a 26/28 to 8/10 in pants, a 3X's to a Large in shirts, and shoes I went from a size 10 to an 8 1/2. I look at my old pictures and I don't recognize myself. It's a little weird, but a good weird. Well, that's all the update I have for now.
March 7, 2005 Still hanging out at 147. I think I'm destined to stay at this weight. I have basically be at this weight for 6 months now. It's hard to believe I am almost a year and half out now. So much has changed for me this year. I'm moving this week back to northern california and I'm so excited! I'm going to be living with my fiance so that is going to be a whole new experience! I'm nervous and excited all at the same time. I'm so excited that I will get to see my fiance every day and not have to drive 4 hours to see him, and I'm soooo excited to be near my family again. In fact, I will be moving back just in time to be there when my nephew is born!! I nervous because I am used to living on my own and now I will be living with someone. My fiance also has lived alone for a long time so it will be an adjustment on both our parts. Well, I guess that's all I have to update for now!!
April 4, 2005 It's hard to believe I'm already a year and half post-op. I still remember before surgery thinking my day would never come and here I am a year and half later. I love being back in Humboldt County. It's like I never left. I was so excited to be here for the birth of my new nephew, Matthew. It has been great being with Marcel (my fiance) everyday. I thought it would be a tough adjustment living with him but so far everthing has been great. I have been enjoying not working for the last month but I think it's time start earning a paycheck. It looks like I will be working as an assistant bookkeeper, so hopefully that works well. As far as the surgery goes, I really feel like it becomes less and less a part of my life. Don't get me wrong I will never forget where I came from but I also don't want to dwell on it. I do have the occasion dumping and sometimes I eat to fast and I will pay for it. My stomach constantly reminds me when I push it. This surgery has changed my life so much for the better.
May 9, 2005 I not to happy about my weight loss right now. As I'm looking at my weight loss record I noticed I haven't lost any weight since last September. I would really like to lose 10 pounds before I get married. I have to say at least it's only 10 pounds and not 150 pounds. I still constanly fear that I will gain all my weight back. I haven't excerised since I had the surgery and can only blame my lazy self for not losing more weight. I can't wait until it starts to get sunnier outside because I would like to walk. I would love to join a gym but I really can't afford to pay for one right now. I still have a major addiction to food. I am constantly eating...I feel like that is all I think about. What my next meal or snack will be. I need to get a grip. I didn't go through this major surgery to gain my weight back. I refuse to let it happen to me. *sigh* I need to get it together. Hopefully, my upcoming wedding will give me the motivation to lose those extra 10 pounds. The good news is that without this surgery I wouldn't be as active as I am now. I also don't eat fast food like I used to. Before surgery I would eat fast food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. THat in itself makes me feel better. So on to other news. Me and Marcel have an official wedding date. October 1, 2005. I just bought my wedding dress today. It is so gorgeous. I would love to describe it but ,y fiance might read this and I wouldn't want to spoil the suprise!! I wouldn't have been this excited at 300 pounds, that's for sure. Well, until next time!!!
July 7, 2005 I can't believe it has been 2 months since I've updated. I have been busy planning my wedding and enjoying life. I went tubing this weekend at the lake. Something I would have never even tried before surgery. As far as eating and weight goes I can pretty much eat anything and I don't worry about my weight anymore. I can't even remember the last time I weighed myself. I've learned that I will never be satisfied with my weight whatever it is and I need to love me no matter what my weight is. Marcel makes this easier because I can genuinly tell that he loves me for me and not my weight. I am very lucky to have found him. I know I've said it a million times but I knew from the minute I met him he would be the man I would marry!! Only 2 and half months before the wedding!! Well I hope everyone in the weight loss community is succeeding...
November 27, 2005 I can't believe it has already been two years!! So much has happened in these last two years. I have now been married almost two months. I've started a great new job and everything just seems to be going great!! Weight loss is definately non existing. I have been hanging around 160 for about 8 months now. So hopefully that's the weight my body wants to stay at because I will not gin anymore!!! My husband and I are going to join the gym next month. I'm not looking to lose weight just feel healthy. Nothing is off limits as far as food is concerned but milk products do make me a bit sick. I still feel full after a little bit of food. My downfall is ice vanilla lattes!! That's going to be my new years resolution!!
June 1, 2006 I can't believe how much time has passed since I last upated! It seems to be longer and longer every time. I do answer every email though so if anyone has questions, feel free to ask. So I have now officially been married 8 months!! I love my husband...I couldn't have asked for a better guy in my life. We are also expecting a baby in November!!! I'm 4 months along right now and haven't had any problems! I haven't gained any weight with the pregnancy. When I got pregnant I was 168 and I'm still hanging out at 168. I am really hoping to keep weight loss to a minimum. I know how hard it is to lose! So other then that not much is going on here.
March 8, 2007 Wow, it has been a really long time since I've been back here. So much has happened. I had a baby boy named Kees (Case) on Oct. 26th, 2006. He was 6lbs 6oz and was delivered by c-section because he was in breech position. He is now 4 and half months old and is such a joy! He's started rolling over and smiles all the time. I'm enjoying being a stay-at-home mom. Weight loss wise is basically non existent and has been for years now. I've gained 30 pounds while I was pregnant but lost it all within the first month after I gave birth. My body seems to just hang out at 178 and has been for at least the last year or so. I could probably loose weight if I put effort into it but what can I say. I don't try very hard! I'm still incredibly happy I had the surgery done and don't regret it for a second!
January 2, 2008 Just thought I would check and see what's new at ObesityHelp.com...I remember when I was in my weight loss surgery infancy and always wish there would be more people who updated as they got further out. The rule of thumb seemed to be about a year of updating and then nothing...I was so obsessed when I first started my journey and thought there was no way I wouldn't keep updating...Now, I see how easy it is to forget. That's why I try and take the time every few months. I'm a little over 5 years out today. Weight is usually between 161 and 164. Kind of weird because I got up to 181 right before I got pregnant and went up to 211 at my highest (during pregnancy of course) and right after I had my son I went right back to 180 and then all the sudden my weight has gone down to 164 and I haven't changed anything. Of course, I'm not complaining :) Things are pretty much the same. I still eat pretty much anything and all day long...I just can't eat much at one time. I'm still a stay-at-home mom and love watching my son grow! He's 2 now and this was the first year that he really got to enjoy Christmas and open his own presents. He love watching the movie Wall-e and The little Einsteins and he is talking so much! He's favorite saying is "What's that?" I've also now been married for 3 years and I couldn't have picked a better guy for myself. He's such a hard working, loving man and he's such a good Daddy. My favorite part of the day is when he comes home and Kees (our son) sees Daddy walk though the door and says Hi Daddy and runs to hug him. Well, I know that's all a bit off topic of weight loss but I'm just so happy with where life has taken me and I just know that had I not had the surgery I would not be this happy in my life right now. Well, I hope everyone is enjoying the New Year!
Consult weight...292
Surgery Date.....280
11/20/03.........259
12/08/03.........250
12/29/03.........242
01/05/04.........239
01/12/04.........235
01/22/04.........228
02/02/04.........222
02/10/04.........219
02/16/04.........216
03/01/04.........211
03/09/04.........206
03/22/04.........201
04/06/04.........196
04/16/04.........191
05/03/04.........186
05/11/04.........184
06/01/04.........179
06/14/04.........175
06/25/04.........173
07/11/04.........167
07/26/04.........161
08/18/04.........155
09/02/04.........151
09/08/04.........148
09/23/04.........146
10/22/04.........145
11/03/04.........143
12/02/04.........148
01/05/05.........148
01/31/05.........147
02/16/05.........148
03/07/05.........147
04/04/05.........148
05/09/05.........150
06/01/05.........168
03/08/07.........178
01/02/08.........161
