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  • Comment by grandmaree on 12/17/08 5:19 pm
    I went to visit Kim today. She looked great, with a great big smile on her face!! She is in quite a bit of pain, but she says "it will all be worth it". What a great attitude!! I know you are going to do great, Kim!! You are an inspiration to me and I hope I can do as well as you!! Will keep you in my prayers.
  • Comment by grandmaree on 12/15/08 6:16 pm
    Tomorrow is your day, sweetie!! I am so happy for you!! I am praying for a safe surgery and speedy recovery. I will come visit you on Wednesday!! Hugs, Marie
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Surgery has come and gone
on December 25, 2008 4:54 pm
Well, On Dec 16, 2008, I went in to Integris hospital for my RNY surgery.  My DH, youngest son and mom and I spent the night at the hotel in the hospital so we didn't even have to get out in the cold.  I woke up at 2am.  I couldn't go back to sleep so I got up and took a LONG bath.  I just wanted the time to go by.  I couldn't imagine me doing this and not being nervous.  I wasn't though.  It was amazing.  I woke up in recovery and before I knew it I was in the ICU.  My family was there with me.  I was moved to room 580 the next day.  I had some really good nurses while I was there.  One of my favorites was Virginia.  She had the best bedside manner of any nurse I have ever had.  And then there was a young Asian girl who was sent to me straight from God.  Her name was Me.  She was so supportive and sweet.  She helped me so much.  I got an infection in my stomach and had to have one of my incesions opened for drainage.  I had a LOT of drainage and was in the hospital until Saturday, Dec 20th.  My Dr. came in and said I could go home.  I was afraid to go home before and I think God had everything under control because I stayed long enough!  LOL!
My DH was the most amazing person I have ever met!  he was so good to me.  He wouldn't even leave the hospital.  He said it was because he had a good parking spot. Whatever!
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Its almost time!
on December 14, 2008 7:52 pm
I don't even have 2 days left!  I am hoping to leave tomorrow around 3:30 to go to OKC for my surgery.  We have an ice storm that has hit this evening.  I hope it doesn't stick around long.  I don't want to have to put my surgery off.  I have to worry about something!  LOL!

I have been on liquids for 7 days.  I am so happy with my progress.  I've lost 13 lbs (and 2 oz)  as of this AM.  I NEVER thought I would do as well on the liquid diet as I have.  I am really pleased with myself.  I have made my son's birthday cake, we made treats in the daycare, I've made Banana pudding for the nursing home.  I have done all that and not done more then lick my finger!  I'm so proud, because normaly I'd be eating everything in sight!  I want this BAD!

The support I have going into this is so much more then I could imagine!  I am truely blessed.  My dad came and prayed with me...My mom has been supportive...My husband is amazing...my kids are all ok with it and my friends are the best!  My OH friends are so great too!  I've made so many friends.  I hope that I can be an inspiration to someone in the future the way I have been inspired on here.  If I can do that then this will all be worth it.

I'm pooped! I'm off to bed! 
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Kim
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The 16th is just around the corner!
on December 5, 2008 9:17 pm
Its been a busy few weeks!  I had my scope and my pre-op visit with Dr. G this week.  The 2 days we spent in OKC were pretty terrible for me.  I slept the first day (because of the scope...It was painless...I didn't even know they did it until I woke up!)  and I woke up really sick the next day.  Spewing from both ends!  GROSS!  That day I had to have my Gallbladder/liver ultrasound, pre-op with Dr. G and my Nutrition class all feeling like CRAP!  OMGsh Then we had a 2 hr drive home.  I am so fortunate that I have such an amazing husband.  And my little one.  He was so good.  I am very blessed.
Tomorrow I start my preop diet.  I have to say I am NOT looking forward to that...However I understand the reason behind it so I will follow it like it or not!  I am committed to this and my new life style.  Knowing that I don't have to be on clear liquids helps a lot.  Liquids are bad enough. 

I have to say that the friends I have made on here and all of the support I have been giving here have just made my journey so great!  I would not be here at this point in my journey without all of my Wonderful OH friends.  My husband has been supportive and all of my friends too.  But they get tired of hearing about my surgery.  I know that...I get tired of hearing about it.  But I can come on here and ask a question and its really great when I can help someone else out by answering a question.  This is a journey that I have so enjoyed sharing!

I have almost made it to the loser's bench!  I can't wait!
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26 days and counting!
on November 20, 2008 7:28 pm
I can't believe I am so close!  I have to do my Endoscopy and an ultrasound on my gall bladder then my testing is complete!  All of my tests have gone ok but In order to get the surgery the Endoscopy has to go ok.  I think it will be fine.  I hardly ever have noticable heartburn.  I was diagnosed with GERD but that was short lived.  I took meds and I didn't have anymore chest pains.  Hopefully there won't be any damage.

I met with Dr. Gornichec and I had lost 4 lbs since Oct 27.  Mother nature paid a visit to me while I was at his office too.  So hopefully that means after I'm finished with her visit I'll be down more!  He didn't tell me too but I want to lose 11 more lbs before my surgery.  Just because.  I'm going to do my eliptical everyday.  So far I've done ok! 

My DH Randy is being so supportive.  I am very blessed.  He went with me this trip to OKC and he got to meet Dr. G.  He seemed to like him also.  I'm comfortable with my surgeon choice.

I can't believe all of the friends I have made on the OK forum.  I am really blessed! 

Ok Its late and I'm going to bed!  I'll update more later!
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I got a surgery date!!!
on November 13, 2008 7:38 pm
I was so happy yesterday when I checked my e-mail!  Crystal in Dr. Gornichec's office e-mailed me and told me they submitted me to insurance last Friday and on Wednesday I was approved!  Oh Happy day!  I didn't think it would take long but I was still worried!  I called her after I got the e-mail to see when I would get a date and she penciled me in a date.  Dec 16th!  I am so excited.  She said I would have to have my consult with Dr. G before they know if I require an EGD or EDG whatever...a scope down my throat to check for ulsers I think.  She said my surgery could be moved depending on the outcome of the test.  We are going to pray for everything to be ok!  The way things are going right now I only have 5 weekends left before my surgery!  I have Thanksgiving in there, my daughter will be home for a week, My son and friend both have birthday parties on different weekends ...I have LOTS to keep me busy!  It will go by in no time!  The only thing I am worried about is the 10 day liquid diet!~ That is going to be a bummer!  I know I am commited to this new lifestyle.  However I pray it will be easier after I have surgery.  Thats the reason I'm having it.  I serve 4 meals a day.  I have the home daycare so I serve Breakfast, lunch and a pm snack then Dinner to my family.  Oh well, its 10 days!  I can do it!  I'll be chewing the HECK outta some gum!  LOL!

I have started looking in clothing adds that come in the mail.  Mainly the Kohl's one.  They have such nice things.  I have bought stuff for everyone in my family from there.  But I have NEVER bought myself anything from there.  I can't wait!  Thats what's on my Christmas List this year!  Gift Cards to Kohls!  I am going to have all the clothes, shoes and jewelry you can imagine!  I am so excited!  I told my DH he is going to have to build me my own closet because I am gonna become a shoe WHORE!  LOL! 

I have made so many great friends on here!  I just feel so close to my OH friends!  The OK forum is the best forum on here!  The support there!  OMGsh!  its amazing! 

I'll post more when I have more news!  For now Peace out!!! Lots of love and Hugs! 
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My story...Well, I have an amazing husband that means the world to me!   We have a wonderful relationship.  I have 3 kids, a daughter-in-law and a grandson.  I just turned 40 this Aug 2, 08.  I have a family childcare in my home. 

My current weight is 235 lbs.  I am 5'2" tall.  I'm guessing my ideal weight to be between 130-145.  That sounds so unrealistic for me.  I don't think I have weighed that since I was 6 or 7.  I weighed over 200 lbs when I was 10.  I have been heavy all my life.  I have never kept weight off.  I have lost it several times only to gain it back plus.  4 years ago I lost 45 lbs.  I was so happy.  Then one day I decided I was obsessed with weight loss.  If I missed going to the gym a day I would FREAK!  I guess I kind of was obsessed.  SO, I changed it.  I sabotaged all my hard work and went back to my old eating habits where being obsessed with what was going in my mouth was easier then working my weight off.

I joined obesityhelp.com back in 2006.  I considered surgery then but chickened out.  I actually started thinking about it in 2000.  Just after my last child was born.  I have been a big chicken until now.  I look at all of my friends that have battled with weight all their lives and have been through the surgery and have had such great success.  Now its my turn. 

I was put on blood pressure meds earlier in the year.  I have never had a problem with my blood pressure other then when I was pregnant the last time.  I got motivated after I was put on the meds, but my motivation faded way too soon.  I also have an 8 year old at home who also has a weight problem.  I want to set a good example for him so that he won't have to live the hard life of obesity!  Its terrible for a child to have to live with.  I was made fun of, and I missed out on so much because of my weight.  I want better for him then that.

I started my family when I was 17.  From then on I have been a daughter, wife, mother, granddaughter, sister, and friend!  I have cared for my grandmother with Alzheimer's and raised my kids.  Now its time for me to take care of me!  I am doing the surgery for my health so I can be around for all the people I love so much.

I am worried about having the surgery, but I'm more worried about what will become of me if I don't.  Some people say the surgery is the EASY way out!  I have been reading these pages and journals for DAYS (and nights!) And this is by no means EASY!  I look at it "as a way of acquiring the right tools for the job!"  You wouldn't build a house without the right tools...I'm rebuilding my LIFE! 

I have so many plans for my life after WLS!  I can't wait to wear my wedding rings again!  I have a wonderful marriage but I haven't been able to wear my heirloom wedding rings since 1995!  I LOVE shoes!  But I wear nothing but flip flops and new balance tennis shoes because my feet are so wide and SHORT!  I can't wait to shop for clothes!  A friend who had WLS 5 years ago told me that "NO food tastes as good as being this feels!"  I'm gonna remember that Janet.  Thanks!

I'm gonna really try to journal my journey so that maybe I can help someone else as much as others journals have helped me.  It gives me peace and joy to read every ones struggles and triumphs! 

I need all the friends and support I can get!  So message anytime!  I love e-mail!