Kelly B.

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Update from yesterday... - I am over it.  I was going to delete my blog but I thought I probably need to have it on record.  Today's a new day and I am going to make the most of it. 

The hubby is making me write.... - Mini-meltdown today and the hubby is recommending that a take a time out from work to write.  I went through my closet this morning and it really put me in a funk.  I think I am sc...

Sunday morning ramblings.... - Well I have lost 4 lbs this week!  Thank goodness!  I have to say it is really nice to be so healthy.  The family this week all had the stomach flu -- it hit our house with a venge...

Two month surgiversary! - Ahhhh....two months down and it's so much better already.  I have absolutely no regrets in having this surgery.  I am down to 217 lbs.  today.  I can walk up and down hills for 45 ...

2 lbs this week....really? - Well I know it's only two pounds but I have not been that great this week.  I did walk when I could which was twice in the last five days.  But I have not been eating.  I just coul...

One goal down.... - It's official:  I weigh less than my husband New weight today:  220 lbs! That's 40 lbs gone!!  Ready for the Superbowl now.....

Back to winter time....Yuk! - I am very excited.  The exercise and Benefiber are paying off.  I am down to 224 lbs this morning.  I wish I could go walking but we're at 22 degrees today and it's going to be at ...

Happy Sunday to you! 2 lbs finally gone after the - Well, I took my friends advice and went to the store the other night and bought some Benefiber.  The next day I had two lbs gone!  Finally!  I also have been walking in the neighbo...

10 days later and still the same weight? - Ok, I have only lost 2 lbs in 15 days?  WTF?  I am eating right --- not snacking --- drinking my water --- getting more exercise.  I don't understand!  I guess I just need to walk ...

Another day..... - Not much to report.  I have only lost 2 lbs in 5 days.  Not sure why it is so slow since I am getting my protein and making sure my calories are low.  My water intake is good too. ...

One Month Check Up -- done! - Today was my day to visit with all the folks at the center where I had my surgery.  I met with the surgeon, the Nut, the Exercise Therapist, my PCP, and did the psychologist led su...

A lesson learned.... - Oh my gosh!  I ate too much yesterday afternoon and I wanted to share my experience.  About 5 pm I put some refried beans and black beans into a fruit bowl and added little drips o...

Saturday morning post - I am finally down to 235 lbs.  I kept thinking I was never going to move from 238.  It's amazing how your mind starts thinking maybe this operation will not work for me.  Maybe I a...

Another week of recovery and Stage 3 - Well, it's been better since my last post.  I ended up on New Years day at my folks house for my dad's b-day party.  Little did I know that they were inviting a lot of folks that I...

The good, the bad, and the ugly! - THE GOOD ---  Well it's been five days since my last post and a lot has happened.  Some good, some bad, and some just downright ugly! Tuesday and Wednesday were great.  I was gett...

Getting better and ready for the New Year! - Well, it's now 8 days since I have come home from the hospital -- the first time.     I can officially say that I am totally and completely sick of protein shakes and broth.  I...

Better today... - I am doing so much better now.  Last night I was able to sleep 3 hours at a time and did it twice!   That was heaven! So, the pain is better from both the surgery and the neck. ...

Melt down day with a trip to the hospital.... - Yesterday I started to have a spasms in my neck.  I thought it was all due to sleeping wrong but as the day wore on, the spasms just got worse.  I couldn't sit, lay down, walk, or ...

Hospital story - Now I know why it takes people forever to update their surgery experience.  You are tired and it is hard to sit in one place with the drain, stitches, and water to get down. Wed...

Home..... - Doing well -- will go into detail tomorrow.

Twas the night before bypass..... - Ok, I took this off of someones old post and have been saving it for this special occasion: 'Twas the night before bypass, when all through my gut not a morsel was stirring, not...

Day before surgery.... and all through the house.. - It is 6 AM in the morning -- tomorrow at this time, I will be on my way to the hospital God willing.  It is suppose to snow and ice over tomorrow too!  I went ahead and booked a ho...

It's Snowing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -

Food Funeral - Dear Friends,   We are gathered here today to mourn the loss of our beloved partner in life, Food… Food will be remembered for the good times & bad… We will ne...

Saturday before surgery on Wednesday - OMG!!!  I am fighting a cold.  Of all things....God, is this surgery just not meant to be?  Am I being too stubborn by fighting through all the obstacles or am I just to learn from...