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Psychological Evaluation

I went to meet with the psychologist for my evaluation today. I don't know how it went or if I can expect a thumbs up report. Has anyone else felt this way? I mean, I know that my weight has been an emotional issue for me since I was a preteen. Every diet I have tried in the past has failed and after years of failure, I learned to accept myself as I am. It's a difficult subject for me to discuss and believe me, I have had my share of discussions with therapists over the years. Even when the id… Continue

Posted by Deborah Smith on August 20, 2008 at 6:03pm — 4 Comments

Ticked off at spaghetti....

So this is probably going to sound a bit wierd... but I was mad at my spaghetti last night. I made some of my world famous (ok it's famous in my house anyways) home made spaghetti sauce... I had a real craving for something spicy, tomatoey, and oniony, so that means sauce. I made vermicelli noodles and we had some salad and garlic bread. I am not a bread fan these days (sits too heavy) so I bypassed the bread, I had a little bit of salad, about 1/2 a cup loosely packed, and about 1 cup of cooked… Continue

Posted by Kelty-Lee on August 20, 2008 at 5:20pm — 1 Comment

Under 230

YAHOO!! I made it under 230 and am at 227 lb. now. 7 weeks post opt. 32 lbs. gone since surgery and 41 since I was at my highest. I am happy and really have been please with my progress. Everything is going so well with what I am able to eat, how I tolerate it and my loss. Everything is positive for me except the return of my arthritis pain in my knee and shoulder. It is waking me in the night and limiting my ability to exercise. 3 weeks ago i started back on Celebrex at my Dr. approval, but si… Continue

Posted by Pat Akers on August 20, 2008 at 4:44pm — 6 Comments

3 month update

So I am now 3 months post-op. I am doing really well - I feel fabulous and am excercising like a crazy person - I do a dance class called Zumba which is a Latin based cardio program that is so much fun. Well I will turning 50 tomorrow and am double celebrating - my birthday and my 70lb. weight loss. Whoo Hoo!!! I am so happy with this surgery and the results that I have achieved already - who would have thought that it was possible to not be hungry all the time and to get full so quickly - what… Continue

Posted by Mary Grierson on August 20, 2008 at 6:10am — 4 Comments

Ellen, your packet is approved. See you soon! Flo

The best email ever! Now I can relax and really get ready. Time to pack and think about what to bring (not too much, I know). I have my meds already - but not my post-op ones. Should I fill those prescriptions already or wait til I get back? Thanks Flo and Dr. P. I'm so thrilled even though a friendly colleague told me today "I'm so sorry you feel you have to do that." We had a bit of a verbal sparring match but I'm old enough to know that there are some folks who's minds are closed. My husban… Continue

Posted by Ellen Timms on August 19, 2008 at 7:32pm — 6 Comments

Appetite questions

I am almost 11 weeks post op and I am having a strange problem. All of the sudden everything tastes nasty to me. I don't mean that it just doesn't sound good to eat, I mean I am literally having to force myself to eat (even though I still get very hungry often) and it is gagging me when I try to swallow. The only thing that tastes good to me are some fresh fruits. Everything else I try just tastes gross. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? What was your experience? Anyone have any id… Continue

Posted by Sonya Perkins on August 18, 2008 at 12:54pm — 3 Comments

One month post op with my PCP

Today was my one month post op appointment with my PCP. When he called my into the examination room he gave me my hug and kiss on the cheek as always and asked me "how is the bravest girl I know doing today?" LOL I chuckled a bit and told him I never felt better. He took my bp and heart rate, checked my weight, measured my waist, and asked to see my diabetes log book. We went over all of the information and talked about where I thought I stood health wise right now, and where I hoped to be at 6… Continue

Posted by Kelty-Lee on August 18, 2008 at 12:00pm — 6 Comments

New job

I have started my job as a visiting Angel. I am finding myself wanting more hours but as a start it is okay. I was planning on putting back the money for this surgery but life can some times throw a curve ball at you. You have to do what you have to do. I went to the Doctors and I did have to go onto more medications. We are getting them on Monday. I took my blood sugar tonight and it is 280. Not a good number. I fear that if this new medication doesn't work I will be going to shots! I have not… Continue

Posted by Tammy on August 17, 2008 at 9:47pm — 4 Comments

Marvelous Marvin moves on

I'll try to write this quickly, without a lot of tears. This was another of those days when rescuers see their work fulfilled and their hearts broken at the same time. My foster puppy Marvin has moved to his new forever home. He cried when we left his new house without him, and it… Continue

Posted by Edie Elting on August 17, 2008 at 9:45pm — 4 Comments

Red Rock Canyon

In my previous post, I believed I mentioned that we were going to Red Rock Canyon this am. Ok, so change of plans - I was really tired, had breakfast, a pouch of salt, gatorade, and then went back to bed for about 3 hours!! So we went on the drive this afternoon. It's really beautiful, and fortunately it's a "scenic drive", which means that you're mostly in your car. Al got out at all the stops along the way, but I picked and chose - told him to let me know if there was something stupendous I wa… Continue

Posted by Cathy Cocker on August 17, 2008 at 9:43pm — 6 Comments

2 days out

Hi guys!! I'm 2 days out yet, and while I feel pretty ok, I was hoping to feel better sooner (silly me!). I got a lot of sleep last night - about 10 hours, then had a shower. After breakfast (a few spoonfuls of yogurt and some Gatorade) I called Trish at CLOS to check in. I told her that I'm having a lot of trouble peeing. She advised that I was probably dehydrated and needed to take in more fluid. I've been so cautious about how much I put in my tummy that I think I underdid it!! I think I'm a… Continue

Posted by Cathy Cocker on August 16, 2008 at 6:40pm — 5 Comments

Hello my friends

I have completely blown my diet today. I had a steak biscuit with 1/2 the biscuit and some bacon for breakfast. A tomato sandwich on regular white wheat bread for lunch with a handful of chips and for snack 1/2 a hershey bar. Later a 1/2 a dr pepper (had a killer headache?). But then supper was homeade chicken strips, cream corn, baked mac and cheese, fried new potatos need I go on... and then i had 1 bite of peach cobbler with ice cream. And I felt guilty while eating and I feel guilty now...… Continue

Posted by Trish on August 16, 2008 at 6:02pm — 11 Comments

I can't believe she made that U-turn!!

Meet Cesare... Cesare the dog, that is, not the surgeon! Cesare hitched a ride with me today on the transport and since I didn't have a crate big enough for him, I tethered him and he rode in the front seat. What a traveling companion! This is my kind of dog! 80 p… Continue

Posted by Edie Elting on August 16, 2008 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

just wanted to mention...

my blood pressure still remains completely wonderful since surgery, and I am happy to say that my diabetes numbers are starting to come down as well. even though the scale is still stuck at 240 and has been for over a week, the numbers make me happy. I am going to see my Dr. on Monday for my one month check up. (it is one month to the day actually) and I will check my weight on his scale too. If nothing changes over the weekend, I will be down 25 lbs and 4 inches in my waist. No more high blood… Continue

Posted by Kelty-Lee on August 16, 2008 at 8:50am — 14 Comments

grumble, hungry, gurgle, toot. (read at your own risk!)

The last few days have been interesting gastrointestinally speaking. I have had some nausea and have been feeling very close to tossing my cookies.... especially when my husband decided to desribe his incident with maggots and a dead rat carcass in the front yard. (ughhh, men!) I am usually not so weak stomached when it comes to stuff like that. I am the one that cleans up the kids stuff when they are sick or have missed the toilet in any given venture, so the weak tummy is a bit strange. I am f… Continue

Posted by Kelty-Lee on August 15, 2008 at 9:40pm — 8 Comments

In Training to be Big Loser

So, yesterday a masked man stabbed me 5 times, bypassed 7" of intestine, and did it all in 33 minutes. It's funny, but for our group, most operations were 33 min and 7" bypassed!! There was a gentleman who was back for a revision. Dr. R. had bypassed 8", but Tom lost 100 pounds, and then gained back 20. Dr. R. gave him an additional 6" for 14" bypass!!! The day before he was attempting an MGB on a former patient who had a gallbladder surgery that left behind layers of plastic, mesh and scar tiss… Continue

Posted by Cathy Cocker on August 15, 2008 at 5:14pm — 10 Comments

and waiting......

Still no word - surgery is two weeks today. It's all good. Continue

Posted by Ellen Timms on August 15, 2008 at 2:04pm — 2 Comments

Friends...

Today is a funny kind of day. I am sitting here with sore gums (just got back from a dental cleaning, YIKES!), and thinking about so many of my MGB friends and wondering how they are doing. I am thinking especially about Cathy today. She had her MGB this morning and should be sipping and salting her way around the hospital. She is such a dear heart and is probably schooling those nurses on how to use the word *eh* in a sentence.... like *excuse me, but could you bring me some more ice? I like m… Continue

Posted by Kelty-Lee on August 15, 2008 at 11:16am — 7 Comments

Waiting

Still waiting......this time for Dr. P's approval. I'm feeling really confident that I will be approved but there's still that doubt, that concern - is this going to really happen for me? Continue

Posted by Ellen Timms on August 14, 2008 at 6:00pm — 3 Comments

Life is good

I tried to post a blog at the same time as I posted those pictures but my computer was being silly. I am 10 weeks post op and down 47 lbs. I've lost 35 inches and 10 of those are off of my waist. It is so amazing and awesome! I actually weigh less than my husband for the first time. It just feels so good to know that I am on the road to a truly healthy life. Six months ago I wouldn't have believed anyone who said I would be at this point now with this amazing surgery and almost 50 lbs lighter. I… Continue

Posted by Sonya Perkins on August 14, 2008 at 8:55am — 3 Comments

6 weeks out now

Hello to all of my favorite fellow losers! I was 6 weeks out yesterday and life is getting better each day. I guess I knew it would, or at least hoped it would. I am down 36 or so pounds. I've lost 6-7 inches in my waist alone!!!!!!! WOW! I have lost at least that much from my boobs too but I started with much to spare! ; ) My stomach is not nearly as rumbly now, still is occasionally. I am able to try new things and not panic. I've already cleaned out my closet, getting rid of a ton of stuff th… Continue

Posted by Glenda V on August 14, 2008 at 7:53am — 4 Comments

6 Months Have Flown By!

Hard to believe that exactly six months ago I was waking up in recovery after having my MGB. So much has changed for me since then. The most obvious is the 65 pounds that have left my body. Initially I lost very quickly, but since my 3 months blog post, things have slowed considerably (15 lbs in 3 months, versus 50 the first 3). I have not been exercising like I should be and have been telling myself that I would start a consistent program once I hit 145 lbs or 6 month out, whichever came first.… Continue

Posted by Lisa on August 14, 2008 at 7:44am — 4 Comments

the incredible shrinking woman?

Hello all its been an incredible couple of months wanted to share I had mgb on 6/17/08 with Dr.R in Las vegas it lasted 38 minutes and I had a 9 feet bypass so far down 52 lbs !!!! I can not wait to see how much more I lose I love the reactions from my friends, family and patients and co workers they are like haydee you look different you are glowing and I really am I mean 52 lbs is alot of weight I feel amazing other than some nausea and some emotional issues lol I am constantly reminding mysel… Continue

Posted by Haydee J on August 13, 2008 at 10:35pm — 1 Comment

Tomorrow's the big day...

Here it is, Wednesday night, 9:26, and I sit here at my computer, having filled out my consent form for the second time - I brought a photocopy, unsigned, with me, but I had to do it all over again! Aaargh!! Had a wonderful overnight trip to California - Desert Hot Springs. Stayed with our friends, had a tour of the area, got thrown from a golf cart - yep, it really happened!! But it was wonderful, and we drove back through the desert and saw a Joshua tree forest - beautiful!! The mountains and… Continue

Posted by Cathy Cocker on August 13, 2008 at 9:32pm — 11 Comments

Well you all saw me write on here about my concern about having a six foot bypass. I talked to Kim H…

Well you all saw me write on here about my concern about having a six foot bypass. I talked to Kim Hazing on the phone and she said she's seen Dr R do six foot bypasses on people lighter than me and they were not underweight in the end. So I need to quit worrying, and just enjoy myself and my new stomach, and trust in Dr R's ability to judge what each patient needs. So,I'm sorry Dr R for all my worrying. I just needed to make that right. Continue

Posted by cindy on August 13, 2008 at 3:58pm — 2 Comments

A woman's week at the gym :-)

This is dedicated to everyone who ever attempted to get into a regular workout routine. I figured we could all use a little laugh!!

Dear Diary, For my birthday this year, my daughter (the dear) purchased a week of personal training at the local health cl… Continue

Posted by Edie Elting on August 13, 2008 at 1:00pm — 5 Comments

Notebook is on it way and I am ready!!

Got my doc's letter this morning, put it in my notebook and sent out my notebook via UPS this afternoon. YEAH! Right on time- needs to be there by the 14th. I did have a concern so I called Kim Hazen. My lab reports showed that my ALT level for my liver is 128 which is pretty high so I asked Kim if that would deem me uneligible for mgb surgery. She said that it was probably a fatty liver and that they see a lot of that and that Dr. R. would look at my results and let me know. I am not too worrie… Continue

Posted by auntieshell on August 12, 2008 at 8:32pm — 4 Comments

trying on the bridesmaid dress....

So those of you who follow my blog know that my SIL is getting married in a few weeks and that we will be traveling to Montreal for her wedding. It is going to be a lovely affair with family and friends and dresses that make fat girls look like jimmy dean breakfast sausages (the link kind) LOL So the chocolate brown satin gown that is fitted in the waist and has a lovely (sarcastic people... keep up! LOL) litte belt at the waist that draws attention to the waist line ( have I said waist line a… Continue

Posted by Kelty-Lee on August 12, 2008 at 4:30pm — 21 Comments

First Day of School and "Little Things"

Today was my first day back at school. At 8 am , we had our first meeting with all district staff. I got several comments about my weight. Some people just said I looked good and left it at that, while others wanted to know how I did it. I had made a promise with myself that I wouldn't lie if people asked me, so I did tell my MGB story to a couple of people. Luckily, they were very supportive. Alice, an older lady in the office next to me, said, "You've lost a ton of weight..what have you been d… Continue

Posted by Denise on August 12, 2008 at 4:30pm — 8 Comments

I'm Tired!!

So, didn't think the whole 3 hour time change vs. time of flying out thing through. With the 3 hour time difference, by the time we landed in Vegas, got our rental car, got to the hotel and into bed it was 1am local time, or 4am Toronto time. Then sleeping in a strange bed, especially overtired was not good. But had a great breakfast today, did my admitting thing, then we drove to the Hoover Dam. WOW!!! Went on a tour (as hubby works for Ontario Power Generation, so we apparently HAD to). Impres… Continue

Posted by Cathy Cocker on August 11, 2008 at 10:19pm — 8 Comments

starting to feel like this isn't really happening.

so i just realized (duh) that I still have a VERY long way to go. It is like reality just rained on my parade. Today was awesome! We went to softball and people were noticing changes and that all was very nice, dinner was a great family get together where everyone laughed and talked about the day. Again I was satisfied by a small portion of food.... everything was normal.... And then it hit me. I need to lose 70 more pounds to be considered "normal" on the BMI scale. I know I shouldn't let this… Continue

Posted by Kelty-Lee on August 10, 2008 at 8:02pm — 10 Comments

Fly Day

Short post - It's 2:15 pm (EST) and I'm sitting with my laptop and checking things out. I'm packed and ready to go. In-laws should be here soon to go through last minute things - then onto a 4 y.o.'s birthday party at 4pm, and limo at 6pm. Katie is a bit clingy, and asked if she could keep my necklace that I always wear. I'm leaving it with her. This has worked well in the past with the Sep. Anxiety. I also know that she'll be fine once we're gone. They're over at a friend's place now, playing i… Continue

Posted by Cathy Cocker on August 10, 2008 at 11:20am — 6 Comments

Celebrating a great loss!

This morning I weighed in at 230 pounds!! I'm down 50 pounds from my highest weight when I was first starting to work on my packet. That's 40 pounds lost since surgery on 5/29, ten and a half weeks ago. Am I excited? Words cannot explain how excited I am. In a few days I'll be in the 220's, where I haven't been in 8 years! I only regret I didn't do this earlier. Several years ago a friend had the MGB with Dr R when he was in Statesville, NC, just north of where I live. I looked at the clos.net w… Continue

Posted by Edie Elting on August 10, 2008 at 8:00am — 18 Comments

Pics added

I figured out how to create an album on the yahoo group. I did upload two pics here but had to wait for approval and I'm not sure where they are going to show up? Anyway, this is me, back from curves, no makeup, looking, shall we say it "fat". Doesn't bother me now since MGB is on the way. Edit = Holy Crow! There they are on my page in a huge format. Yikes! Did I say it doesn't bother me? I look miserable - note to self - next time smile at least. Continue

Posted by Ellen Timms on August 10, 2008 at 6:30am — 3 Comments

25, 4 and 1.

So i stepped on the scale this morning and to my delight I was exactly down 25 lbs. I was smiling and skipped back to the bed room and jumped on to the bed and told my hubby.... "I am 25 lbs down lovey.... whaddya think?" He replies.... "that's nice sweetie... it is 5 am, can I go back to sleep now? Or do we need to party with our bathroom scale?" What a guy..... So 25 lbs down makes me 240, and it is sticking. That is good. I can't wait to see a 1 in front of my weight. I know it is 40 lbs unt… Continue

Posted by Kelty-Lee on August 9, 2008 at 8:08pm — 5 Comments

A toothless poodle, a tripod chihuahua, and more!

Today's animal rescue transport moved 37 dogs to freedom. Our passengers were Rhett, a 60+ pounds golden retriever/great pyrnees mix, Darling, a hound mix and her 10 - 2 week old puppies, a senior poodle named Flicker (photo at right), and a senior chihuahua nam… Continue

Posted by Edie Elting on August 9, 2008 at 6:28pm — 8 Comments

Tomorrow's almost here!!

Hello, all my friends out there in MGB Blog Land!! You are all so supportive and so wonderful, not to mention a heck of a lot of fun. But can you believe that Kelty-Lee telling us to live in our filth?!?!? I never mentioned filth, did you? I may not mind a messy house, but a dirty one just turns my stomach!!! (I know Kelty-Lee, you were just having some fun with us - which I think we were having with you!!!). The girls are at a birthday party this afternoon. A few peaceful hours to do some more… Continue

Posted by Cathy Cocker on August 9, 2008 at 1:30pm — 7 Comments

Tests OK

I picked up my lab results and all looks okay. Now to finish this darn packet. Can anyone tell me if they sent in the contact form and patient letter electronically? I'm just a bit confused by this. E. Countdown - 17 days to departure 20 days to surgery Continue

Posted by Ellen Timms on August 9, 2008 at 12:44pm — 7 Comments

2 Days 'til I Fly

Ok, so I haven't posted for a few days. I've really wanted to, but the time just seems to be getting away from me... there's so much to do, and so little time. I feel like the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland, "I'm late, I'm late for a very important date!!" So, I finally got my 'scripts from the pharmacy. They claim that there is no Tylenol Elixor available in Canada except for Children's Tylenol. Any Canadians want to fill me in on this? They also told me that Hibiclens has been discontinu… Continue

Posted by Cathy Cocker on August 8, 2008 at 2:50pm — 18 Comments

What plateau?

Whew.. the siege is over finally. After being parked at 250 lbs for 18 days, I finally dropped 2 lbs yesterday to 248, and this morning 2 more to 246. So my message to you is when you think you're done losing for some reason, just be patient, take a moment to reflect on your actual diet, take your vitamins, make sure you're getting in fluids and fiber, and try something different in your exercise routine. In other news, I had my real actual first whoohoo moment. I always kind of thought that wa… Continue

Posted by Benjamin Smith on August 8, 2008 at 12:01pm — 6 Comments

Surgery date!

My surgery has been scheduled with Dr. Rutledge for August 27th. I am so ready for this! I am tired of this pain and burning that is caused by my lapband and just want it out. I have most of my notebook completed, just need my doctor letter, which the doc's office is going fax to me today, and my front/side view pictures. Continue

Posted by auntieshell on August 8, 2008 at 6:43am — 17 Comments

August 8th (331.4 lbs)

OOPS sorry guys, didn't realize that I hadn't posted last week! Had a not to good scale week last week. On Monday 28th discovered I had gained 3.1 lbs from my weigh in on the 25th. The 25th I weighed 335.8. So when I weighed again on Friday the 1st I had only lost 3.1 lbs (was back down to the 335.8. Today I weighed in a 331.4! I really wanted under that 330 lbs mark; really, really wanted to cross that 50lb weight loss; however my stats for the year: Since Jan 5th (378.8) To Surgery (348) 30.8l… Continue

Posted by Trish on August 8, 2008 at 5:15am — 4 Comments

just another estrogen post

I used my last patch last week and thought I would see how I feel now with out it....I just got over my cycle with out any migrain again so it did work again... Well I had a couple of nights of insomnia and felt like I was back to preop with my insomnia..then I had bad thoughts of sad things..like orphaned & abused children, how in the world are my own children going to make it in the world, everything is so bad gloom and doom gloom and doom...should I go on? sending emails to my hubby at w… Continue

Posted by Rose on August 8, 2008 at 5:00am — 6 Comments

Surgeries Done!

I had mine Wednesday Doctor Rutledge said every thing went fine and he bypassed 9 feet. Seems like a lot, but I'm glad he did it. I spent last night bumping into my litter mates while walking up and down the halls Big shout out to Ki, Nick, Mary Ann, and 15 year old Logan. We all did great. Lisa had hers this morning and is doing bettter. She also got a 9 foot bypass. She had some trouble waking up and with pain, so she was the lucky recipient of ten morphine shots. She sounded good tonight tho… Continue

Posted by Steve on August 7, 2008 at 9:50pm — 3 Comments

No Go right now.....

I just wanted to put this on my blog because I wanted a place to put down my thoughts and feelings. I have been having a really rough time right now. I feel like my world is crashing in on me and I cannot do a thing about it. My husband now supports me for the surgery. He understands everything and even went to the Doctors the last time with me. But the finances are not there. I have 7 children and I wanted to stay home to raise them. It is not working out well. I am now going for an interview… Continue

Posted by Tammy on August 7, 2008 at 8:12pm — 4 Comments

Measuring Up

My Curves "weigh and measure" was today. I've lost 5.34 pounds of fat since I started in May - they were proud to tell me and a weight loss of 8 pounds with 6.75" reduced. No wonder I need MGB! Anyway, here are my starting measurements for the record. May be a slight change before the surgery 29/8 but we'll go with these - In Inches: Bust 47 Waist 45.5 Abdomen 57 Hips 56.5 Arm 15.5 Weight 268.5 BMI 44.7 Definitely bottom-heavy! Continue

Posted by Ellen Timms on August 7, 2008 at 6:27am — 15 Comments

Eating cereal at midnight....

So I know I said I am not a breakfast at anytime but breakfast time kind of girl, but all these crazy people talking about breakfast for dinner and at 3 am and whatnot made me curious! LOL You bunch of nut cases must be wearing off on me! ;) I acctually was in bed with my stomach just growling away and though.... for goodness sakes I am hungry! I need to eat something or I am never going to fall asleep. So here I am after midnight, sitting in front of the laptop eating a bowl of cereal and milk… Continue

Posted by Kelty-Lee on August 6, 2008 at 9:16pm — 32 Comments

Wooo Hooo! TALBOTS!!!

Tuesday morning I grabbed my good friend, next-door neighbor, and support person Helen and we drove up to the university area of Charlotte to pay a little visit to my favorite store, Talbots Outlet. I needed to find a new suit for a conference I'm going to the end of August, and a pair of jeans, since I'm sick of wearing what Kelty-Lee refers to as "gangsta jeans". Normally I stay in the plus size area at one side of the store. Last time I was there I wore a size 24. I thought maybe I'm a size… Continue

Posted by Edie Elting on August 6, 2008 at 8:16pm — 6 Comments

A Battery of Tests

[ Draft ]Is that the right word - battery? Yesterday I had my pre-op physical and all the lab work plus my chest xray and a long overdue mammogram and a bone-density scan. Yikes, I got thinking how bad it would be if something awful shows up in the results and I couldn't move forward with surgery. So....now I'm worried all over again. I used to think I rarely worried but you know, I was kidding myself. I'm doing my patient letter now and man, it's a big paper. I had no idea - not really. I un… Continue

Posted by Ellen Timms on August 6, 2008 at 7:31pm — 2 Comments

Amazing and Moving Video

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Posted by Cathy Cocker on August 6, 2008 at 2:23pm — 5 Comments

Struggling with my spouse.....

Ok, so I hope this doesn't come across as shallow. So please understand that this is just airing feelings. My husband is overweight too. He weighs about the same that I do. Some days I am 5 lbs more, other days he is 5 lbs more. We have always been close in size. This always really bothered me. I hated being as big as my husband. It made me feel less girly. I always wanted to be the tiny little girl in his big strong arms. And he is big and strong, just a little too big in the belly. I do not… Continue

Posted by Kelty-Lee on August 6, 2008 at 8:05am — 13 Comments

5 days 'til I fly

Well, I'm 5 days from flight time, and 9 days from surgery. My girlfriend called me today and said "5 - I'll call you tomorrow to say 4". Yes, she's nuts, but so am I which is why we get along to well. I'm getting really excited. I'm really looking forward to the days before surgery that the hubby and I will be spending together - without kids!!! This is the first time we've been away together, alone, since the kids were born (7 years is a looooong time!!). We're planning on visiting some frien… Continue

Posted by Cathy Cocker on August 5, 2008 at 12:42pm — 7 Comments

Weight changed... and stage 3!

That would figure.... just when i am getting a bit stressed out with my scale it changes! haha.... Even though it was only by a pound it is still a pound! So I am down officially 22 lbs. Woo Hoo!!! I am also officially at the date where i can start stage 3!!!! YEAH!!!!! I am 25 days out of surgery and have had a hard time being patient for today, but it is here and I made it! I can now have solid foods that I have been missing! I started the day off with a piece of cinnamon toast. It was very t… Continue

Posted by Kelty-Lee on August 5, 2008 at 9:42am — 3 Comments

Weight is staying the same....

So it hasn't moved on the scale for a couple of days.... but that is alright. I won't freak out quite yet! LOL (but it is coming!) I know i have lost 21 lbs and that happened in a 15 day span so my body probably just needs time to catch up. I also should be aware that a lot of the initial weight loss is water and the fat is harder to lose, so no freaking out yet..... not yet, but soon! LOL.... i just keep thinking about Dr.P saying there were those people who only lost 30 lbs and then there are… Continue

Posted by Kelty-Lee on August 4, 2008 at 10:40am — 10 Comments

Blessed Sleep

Finally, last night I got a really good night's sleep - except for when my hubby woke me up to tell me to turn over because I was snoring!!!! Had a good day with the family, but am glad the girls are in bed - - I seem to have a limited capacity these days for their endless chatter, but I know that I'll miss is when I'm in Vegas!!! Sat down with the hubby today and looked at what needs to be done between now and next Sunday's flight - it's going to be a bit of a busy week, but includes some fun… Continue

Posted by Cathy Cocker on August 3, 2008 at 5:52pm — 4 Comments

24 weeks since my surgery.

I am twenty-four weeks out from having mgb surgery. My weightloss is slow, I lose about 1 pound per week. But the most important thing is how wonderful I feel. It is just so much easier to do everything. I am so glad I had the mgb procedure done. For me this process was not about a number on a scales, but to just get healthier. The first month or two I was really ill, and I questioned if I did the right thing. But it was all worth it in the end to feel the way I do today. I feel better now than… Continue

Posted by Sperkie Girl on August 3, 2008 at 10:35am — 2 Comments

With bundles of love on our laps

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Mari and Jewel Mari a…

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Posted by Edie Elting on August 2, 2008 at 5:00pm — 7 Comments

Family reunion today....

Today we are driving about 2 hours north to visit my Aunt and Uncle and their family. They are the only family on my mom's side that live in Ontario and since i haven't had anything to do with my biological father for a long time they are really the only family i have. My Grandmother will be there as well and I am really looking forward to seeing her. I am her favorite, her namesake, the only grandchild with her blue eyes and just in general we see life with the same perspective. She is just ama… Continue

Posted by Kelty-Lee on August 2, 2008 at 6:47am — 8 Comments

Aug 1

Well it has been 12 weeks since my surgery and I am down 40 lbs. My stomach finally feels normal again I only have twinges of pain every now and then. Not that is was very bad before but it had a small amount of pain when I would eat something more dense like chicken. I am sti… Continue