Kelli J.

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Hi Everyone-
I'm doing well...I've lost a total of 63lbs since my wls...I feel great!  It is so nice, to shop in the normal area now.  I've actually been able to shop in the juniors section!!  I'm excited because I will be seeing Dr Soloman on Monday.  For my 6months evaluation after surgery.  Just checking out the levels is all...I enrolled willingly to another gym class at the college.  And I'm looking forward to working out with one of my closest friends...:) I wish you all a wonderful holiday, and I am looking so forward to the new year.  And to enjoy a brand new ME!!

Well today is Halloween...and I actually went out yesterday to celebrate.  And I couldnt believe it, there was so many people coming up to me and congratulaing on my weight loss...Ive lost a total of 53lbs since my surgery in June.  I feel great, so happy that its coming off..  I went from a size 18-20 to a comfortable 11-12...

Well today I am officially out of surgery for 3 and 1/2 months.  I feel awesome, by clothes are huge.  I have already dropped 4 pants sizes taking me down to a size 13-14 comfortable...soon to be a 12 :)....I have lost a total of 38lbs...and dont regret my decision for the world.  I do only wish, the energy would kick back in and the hair falling out issue...not great...but what the heck, im gonna take more vitamins...because im determined to look and feel great for myself and my son!!!!

Well...its been officially six weeks out of surgery for me.  And what a journey its been already.  I have lost a total of 24lbs.  I personally feel its coming off slower than normal.  But I have to stop and think that slower is better...and that without my surgery 24lbs wouldve never been lost that fast.  I guess Im just a little impatient.  I am enjoying the fact of eating normal foods.  It is so much easier to get the protein and calories in.  I have bumped up my exercising...since it is still summer I do enjoy walking outside alot.  But I make sure its no less than 5 blocks total.  I also have a treadmill, in which I purchased this year. And I enjoy walking on that as well.  As in my previous posts, I am a single mother of a 2 year old.  And he does in fact keep me busy...........

Well today is exactly one month out from my surgery to the day.  I had an appointment with Dr. Ben Meir and my dietician today.  It went very well.  Dr, gave me the clearance to workout more.  Ride a bike, excetra....said I am doing very well.  He also said that I lost 18% of my expected weight loss, so that made me feel so good about myself.  That Im actually doing things the right way.  Just knowing that I eat so much less, is such a wonderful relief.  But at times, that can be a bad thing too, since Im always reminding myself to drink something or eat something.  So like I said before, its a journey!!  But hopefully a very helpful experience at the same time.  I went yesterday to our church festival here in town.  I havent went in years...I ended up running into a dear friend.  Who couldnt believe her eyes, when she saw me.  She told me, Wow you look awesome!!   That was such a great feeling!!

Hello Everyone- Today is July 4th, 2010.  One of my favorite holidays, I have been lucky to be invited to several parties...over the past two days.  My weight is moving again slowly, but moving.....I am pleased to say that officially as of tomorrow, i am off my pureed diet.  And finally on too foods.  Im sure my belly will be thanking me.  But I am, however going go to watch everything that I eat.  I didnt agree to this surgery, to not follow the rules... I am pleased to know I am finally under that 200 mark....and I cant say how long that truly has been.  I was actually able to wear a pair of shorts, that I bought several years ago.  They never did fit, 100% great....but they were adorable!!  So I bought them anyhow, anyways I was able to wear them yesterday.  And they felt great!!! And because of that one incident, I know I am moving down the right path!!!!

Well it seems as if my weight is at a plateau.  Ive lost 17lbs and tomorrow it will be three weeks since my surgery date.  I can now say im officially not in the 200''s any longer...what a feeling to say that.  This is a very emotional surgery to have done.  So i recommend all the support you can possible get.  It has been rough the first few weeks with the liquid diet and now the pureed diet.  But i keep telling myself, its all gonna be worth it in the end.  Think positive and just let things happen, thats the best advice i can give.  As of next week, I can officially begin eating again lol! Well definately healthy that is!! Take care, good luck

Today is June 22, 2010.  I am proud to say that i am getting stronger and stronger as the days go on.  I have lost 15lbs, and have only been out from surgery for 2 weeks.  I cant believe it, that fast.  I cannot say how much this website has helped me, just knowing their are so many ppl out there.  That can truely relate to this subject.  I often find myself, looking at the new before and after pics, telling myself its not gonna be long and there will be a picture of myself up too.  Everyday seems to get alittle easier, trying new things.  Exercising more and more.  I would say my only downfall is getting the required amount of protein that i need daily.  But with hard-work that too will be just a minor road bumb too...have faith friends, its a very long and difficult road, but once you begin to drive down it, it gets easier and easier

Well today is May 18, 2010...and yesterday I completed my pre-admissions testing...I imagined it to be worse....but i received all good news.  Surgery will definately be on June 7, 2010.  And I cant wait, for that time to come. All I can keep thinking of is "healthy, healthy and healthy"...something that hasnt been in my vocubulary for sometime.  Dr. Soloman, gave me the best comment in the world yesterday...he said "Your young, very attractive, and will be at 150 lbs before you know it."  I cant tell you the last time, I weighed 150lbs.  But it was a very nice feeling.  Well I should be going, have to sort through all this new information.  And begin my new life, on the right foot...


Well today is June 11, 2010.  I had successfully had my laproscopic rny gastric bypass surgery this past monday the 7th.  I honestly would have to say its not the bad, everyday is getting easier to come with the pain.  You are tired, and rest is definately needed.  But i wouldnt change a thing.  I cant wait, Ive finally entered into the losing side of weight.  And it feels awesome.  Yes the after diet is hard, the liquids (which im currently on) and next will be purees.  Those are hard, because you just want to eat something already.  But i keep looking to the upside of all this, and i want to be healthy and those are my bad habits that i have to get rid of.  I wanna be the woman that men stop and stare at, without having to acknowlege them first.  But most of all, I did this for my son Aiden.  I dont want to be considered a fat mommy anymore to him.  I understand he is only 2, but 10 years from now I wouldnt want him to have help me get through unneccessary surgeries due to all of the excess weight.  And now because of "God above and Dr. Ben Meir", i have been given a new tool to help me become healthy for the first-time ever.
 

 Today is June 16, 2010....and this has been an awesome week for me.  As said above, I had my surgery on the 7th.  I am feeling better daily.  Energy is coming, slowly but coming...which i so longed for (especially having a small child).. As of tomorrow, I will be officially off the liquid diet and on to the purees.  I honestly thought the purees would be the hardest for me, but not at all.  Im looking forward to try new things.  My nurse Michelle, recommended blenderized soups to start with.  So I will be making a trip to the grocery store to purchase some with low sodium.  I actually had cream of tomato today, and it was yummy :)  So I am keeping up the good work, and by the way I've lost 10 lbs already...and its only been a week and a half!!