kimmy810
Hello, My story is simple to most however, for me has been a trying time in my life. I was over weight as a child and had some weightloss as a teen. A single mother at 17 and gain near 300 when I gave birth. That was 1995. So, time has moved on with weight gain and loss, lowest weight I weighed was 220 and that was in 1999. I have not lost much weight since "99", but gained. I weigh now 282 to 289.
I have researched all my options, went through MWC, Jenny Craig, Weight watchers, and believe me the pilss were awful as well.
So back in the winter of 2006, I decided that I was going for the last option Surgery! My family talked with me and I consulted my friends and college peers. I have mega support and was approved by my insurance.
I see the Dr on May 10th and the am scheduled to go in May 30th or a few days sooner. I am praying this works because I have had friends who have done it and look great. I too want to look better, feel better, and be around longer for my family, Son (most of all), and other people.
5/11/2007
I seen my doctor and am approved by him to proceed on the 30th of May to have the surgery.
I am so excited and much support.
5/18/2007
I just got off the phone with my nurse and surgery is in stone. I go to DMC in Detroit Michigan and I am set for 6am surgery. I am really excited about going in and having this done. The outcome will be greatly appreciated. My mother has had two back surgeries and pulled out her back two days ago and hurts very badly. My son has been over there caring for her and catering to her.
I know life sure does take us through roller coaster rides, however, I know this will make me a strong person. I consistently pray for my mothers back and health. My parents have been married for 40 years. Being 29 and semi-healthy, I can't but to ask Why she has to go through this pain. If I could I would take her pain away and carrying the burden for her.
Writing in this journal I made for my journey to let you guys in my path of life is hard. I know many people on this site has been through pains and struggles. I need lots of prayers. I know God does not rid of things in life, he just gives us strength to carry on and deal with the struggles in our paths.
As usual, I will be writing every chance I get. Till then ....
06/04/2007
Well surgery went ok, I was drugged up with morphine but I wanted to walk within the first hour so the nurses and doctor agreed to let me walk and move. It was only to the bathroom and around the room. But I am in day 5 of recovery at home and I am stoked, i still hurt in places. I tend not to push my limits yet because I am scared to throw up.
I have set a goal of weight loss something I had not in the past when I joined, however, I do want to lose 30 pounds with in this month of recovery.
I will write more later, till then....
