KELLY Z.

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Well... I am feeling pretty good here.  Saturday I was able to get in my fluids.  Sunday, I was able to get in my protein with the help of a shake.  It is amazing that one little shake can help you get over that 60mg mark so easily.

It was a nice weekend here in Chicago.  I went out with my mom on Saturday and did a little shopping.  I had errands and I also went grocery shopping.  I chose to do it and do it slowly so I could read labels.

My mom made a nice dinner but I had trouble eating since it wa too dry.  Learned my lesson there.

Sunday, my mom and I took the kids to the Morton Arboretum to look at the model trains for Chistmas.  Then we had lunch with the kids in the Ginko room and had carrollers singing in the background.  It was really nice.  I sipped on a cup of chili avoiding the chunks.  Later in the day, my hubby and I took the kids to the Brookfield zoo and looked at the christmas lights.  We took the tram aroundwhich was nice.  We rode the carousel at the zoo too.  After the zoo, we took the kids out for dinner.  I had a cup of chicken soup and I asked then to puree it for me.  They were so nice about it and it was very good.

Very long and fun filled weekend on the losing side!

It has been 5 days since my surgery.  I have to say the first couple of days were quite emotional for me.  I think I was so busy prior to surgery that I could not really think about what I was planning on doing.  I mean, let it really sink in.  After surgery, just sitting in the hospital room, gave me time to think.  I cried a bit.  I then realized.... what's done is done and I have to face things and make the most of it.  I had the surgery first and foremost for me!  I also had it to be here for my kids... to be healthier and enjoy life.  I had so many restrictions/limitations prior to the surgery.  Now I can see limitless opportunities.

I posted my new ticker.  I have my first post-op visit on December 20th.  That will be my first weigh-in.  I finally took out my scale at home but since I have no baseline to go by... until I get that first weight at the doctor's office I cannot use my scale as a guide.

So far, I have had great support.  I received flowers from Donna and Patti, my daycare folks.  That was very sweet if them! 

My hubby has been good about the house and the kids and making sure I take care of myself.  My mom has been great too!  Helping out and taking me shopping.  I am actually going to venture out today to the grocery store and maybe some christmas shopping.  Low key though.  I am going to bring my water with me.  I will have to think about carrying snacks with me.  It is a little harder now since everything needs to be soft.  I have some nice ideas for when I am eating more of a solid food.

Well, I will see how today goes and maybe post again after my follow-up on Wednesday withthe surgeon.  I am on the LOSING side now and a new life awaits me!

Kelly's husband Tom here.  Kelly did great during the surgery and she is doing OK now though a little sore.

I am sure that the thought of our boys got her through today - they have a way of putting things in perspective.  They are amazing, sweet, compassionate, and intelligent - and challenging, I mean after all they're 2!

Number One Son thought that it would be best if Mommy got a band-aid for the big ouchie I told him that she had gotten.  :-D

If all goes well tomorrow, both guys get to see Mom for a little while!

So I have 7 1/2 hours until surgery.  I am just about to pack my suitcase for the hospital stay.  I need to bring my computer and some work with me to the hospital as well.

I am excited and nervous.  I think I am more nervous about the actual surgery.  I have told several friends and my sister over the weekend.  Everyone has been very happy and supportive I am going through with the surgery.

I joined a health club over the weekend and three of my friends have already said that they would be my workout buddies.  

It is going to be hard the next few days being away from my kids.  I hope that they might be able to visit me in the hospital.  The next few weeks I think are going to be the hardest with all the learning and training.  It will be mind over matter.  

This is probably the hardest yet the best thing I could do for myself.  I am ready for the challenge!

See everyone on the LOOSING side tomorrow!

Well, here they are! Me in all my glory!  I have posted my pre-op photos.  Photos were taken Sunday, December 10, 2006.  My pre-op weight is 347 lbs.

The day is almost here!  Only 5 more days until my surgery.  I am getting nervous but I am trying not to think about what could go wrong.  I am keeping it positive as I do with so much in my life.  I truly believe if I follow the doctors orders and listen to my body... I will be fine. 

I do keep thinking "am I doing the right thing?"  Then I think for a moment and realize that the next 12 to 18 months, while I am losing the weight, will probably be the most difficult.  My body will adjust.  Not everything will be totally off limits forever.  I know there will be things I choose never to go near again.  The surgery will let me eat some of the things I love eventually in moderation.  Maybe for my 40th birthday I will be able to have a glass of wine again.  We will have to wait and see.  The surgery  will also allow me to do things that I love again.  All I hope for is a better and healthier life for me and my family.

So, I went out for my annual brunch with several friends from my Mothers of Multiples club.  I decided to tell a few of them of my up coming surgery.  None of them have ever had a weight issue but I am happy to say they were all very supportive.  They asked some good questions that showed that they were concerned about me and the procedure.  I was happy that I told them!

I can't believe I only have 11 more days until surgery.  I am getting very excited about all the possibilities.  I was talking with Julie, my sister-in-law, yesterday.  I just told her a couple of days ago about the surgery.  She is so happy for me and has already been great support.  

I keep reading all the posts on OH.  I keep dreaming of the day that I can go into my walk-in closet and say "NOTHING FITS ME!" and be totally thrilled with it.  I look forward to the day that I can do one massive purge of my closet and never see a size 30/32 again!  If I am lucky, this may coinside with some late spring / early summer cleaning.  Wouldn't that be the best! 

That is I am gaining confidence in telling people about my surgery.  I finally told my sister-in-law.  She was extremely supportive.  She thinks my brother-in-law will be very supportive too.  My BIL has battled with weight issues most of his life too.  I feel relieved since she kept asking me about Christmas and if I would be coming.  Now she at least knows why I am on the fence and it will ultimately be a last minute decision on my part.  My hubby and kids will definitely go.  

After talking with my SIL, she told me about a friend of hers that had RNY 16 months ago.  She is a business traveller as well and was going to ask her if we could talk.  More support!  Yeah!

I also told a dear friend of mine, who is also a mother of twins.  We have gained a special friendship over the last couple of years.  I was so pleased with her reaction.    

I am having brunch with some college friends just before surgery.  I think I will tell them.. or at least one of them .. at that time.

Well 14 days to go.  I am getting very excited!  I told another person today.  I am making progress.  I feel like I can tell acquaintances a lot easier than a friend or family member right now.  Time will tell.  

I tried the SlimFast vanilla protein shake.  YUCK!  I am going to try the Atkins shake and a couple of more.  I also purchased a couple of mixes.  I hope I can find one that I like.