KELLYLANCE
3 years ago...
Apr 27, 2013
Well, it's officially been 3 years since I risked my life to save it!
My weight has stalled but I have kept all I've lost off... I have a perfectly gorgeous 8 month old daughter, Lelainey, and we're expecting baby #2!!!.
Sorry, short update....feeding babe.. but you get the idea:-). Life IS good
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Holy Crap!
Jan 05, 2012
So!!!! After years of fertility issues...
My husband and I just got THREE BFPs!!!!!! I peed on three tests and for the first time in my life I got positives!!!!! How frigging insane is that??!
I am still in shock.. Part, okay, most of me thinks that these tests were all flukes, but tomorrow morning I am going to the base clinic's lap and having a blood test done. Holy shit balls. I never thought I would be a mother. This is crazy!!!! Cross your fingers!!!!
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My husband and I just got THREE BFPs!!!!!! I peed on three tests and for the first time in my life I got positives!!!!! How frigging insane is that??!
I am still in shock.. Part, okay, most of me thinks that these tests were all flukes, but tomorrow morning I am going to the base clinic's lap and having a blood test done. Holy shit balls. I never thought I would be a mother. This is crazy!!!! Cross your fingers!!!!
Plastics
Aug 25, 2011
So, it's been....about a year and a half since the bypass. 200 down... Recently I had to go in to the Dr for some back pain, and I got a referral to have a breast reduction. Cool? Kinda. My boobs are huge....and now saggy. Nice. Also, before the bypass I was told that my insurance, Tricare Prime would cover the skin removal on the stomach and now I am told that they don't? Kinda pissed about that. Hopefully when I go see the surgeon next month I can get him/her to get the tummy tuck approved. I would so much rather get a TT than a breast reduction!! I am completely clueless on how to even go about getting an approval..Argh, just a quick vent.
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A year ago already?!
Jun 03, 2011
So, it has been a little over a year since this journey began...Time sure flies! Let's see... My hair is growing back in, thank God, and best of all, MY HUSBAND WILL BE HOME NEXT WEEK!!!! It has been a year since we last saw eachother, and I am almost 200 pounds lighter. I can't wait to see what his reaction will be! Ya, ya, I'm still a big girl, and I will probably always be, BUT I am less than half the size I was when he left. I can remember talking to a friend of mine before surgery saying that it would be nice to be able to 'sit like a lady' crossing my legs and even cut or paint my toe nails without having to hold my breath. It's incredible the things I can do now that seem so silly to have missed being able to do, and I am looking forward to doing some things with my man, wink wink, that we haven't done in what seems like forever. Ya, TMI, I know, but I am damn excited!
I still get in trouble because I don't eat like I should, but I am just afraid of gaining weight back. I definitely eat more than I did after the bypass, but not even close to how it was before. I saw a picture the other day of my husband and myself at the beach, walking away from the camera and nearly cried!!! I didn't realize just how fat I had gotten. I had my niece take a picture of my umm, backside so I could compare. LOL, maybe eventually I will post them on here. Craziness!
Anyways, I guess that is about it... I just felt like it's been way too long since I have logged into this site and updated anything. Hope eveyone else is doing well too!!
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I still get in trouble because I don't eat like I should, but I am just afraid of gaining weight back. I definitely eat more than I did after the bypass, but not even close to how it was before. I saw a picture the other day of my husband and myself at the beach, walking away from the camera and nearly cried!!! I didn't realize just how fat I had gotten. I had my niece take a picture of my umm, backside so I could compare. LOL, maybe eventually I will post them on here. Craziness!
Anyways, I guess that is about it... I just felt like it's been way too long since I have logged into this site and updated anything. Hope eveyone else is doing well too!!
5 months later..
Sep 22, 2010
OKAY! So it has been just about 5 months since th GB. I'm down about 110+ pounds and I am pretty happy about that! I can't really see a difference with myself tho... except for these 'wings' on my arms. Yay. Well, my shirts are too big so I guess that's a sign too, huh? I have been freaking out tho... My hair... MY HAIR has been coming out A LOT!!! That was the ONLY thing I ever liked about myself, ever. So.... IDK... I bought a bottle of Biotin. Hopefully that will help. Ugh I don't wanna have bald spots. Other than that things are going well... My hubby is still gone tho... But I am able to eat things now, which is both good and bad. I try not to over-do by much. Still stay away from fast food, sodas and tons of sugar. Eat smaller portions and drink a ton of water. I have to admit, I haven't really started 'working out' yet.... I plan on tho as soon as it's not quite so hot, I am sure my dog would like to go out for a walk or two. Maybe that will help me drop the rest of this weight! I sure hope so! I would love to lose another 70-100 and have the skin removal/boob job done before my husband gets back into the states!! We will see... Take care guys!
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Pork Chops- BAADD!!
May 21, 2010
Well!! Things have been pretty crazy since my last post! My husband is going overseas for a year, so we got everything packed up and moved my butt to Oklahoma. I am now staying with my In-laws. It's not too bad.
Most of the pain has stopped...But boy!!!!! It sure kicked my ass during and after that long car ride here!! I still have my reminders that I am still not at 100%. I am really tired still. I am confused about food. Last appt I was at I was told I can pretty much eat whatever as long as it's soft or moist. I feel like crap pretty much every time I eat. For dinner today I got thru 3 bites of a yummy pork chop before realizing that some of it was not going to go down. OUCH!!!!! I will probably never have that again.... EVER!!!! Other than that things are pretty good. My last insision is healing pretty well. I can FINALLY sleep on both sides and stomach which I loooooove. I just wish I felt better other wise. Gimme some friggin energy. I need it!! I've got a great support system here so it's a good thing I came home. Other than the 'big brother's' jokes things are great. I will be sure to catch ya all up a little more when my husband isn't rushing me offline for his facebook time lol.... TTYLs!!!
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Most of the pain has stopped...But boy!!!!! It sure kicked my ass during and after that long car ride here!! I still have my reminders that I am still not at 100%. I am really tired still. I am confused about food. Last appt I was at I was told I can pretty much eat whatever as long as it's soft or moist. I feel like crap pretty much every time I eat. For dinner today I got thru 3 bites of a yummy pork chop before realizing that some of it was not going to go down. OUCH!!!!! I will probably never have that again.... EVER!!!! Other than that things are pretty good. My last insision is healing pretty well. I can FINALLY sleep on both sides and stomach which I loooooove. I just wish I felt better other wise. Gimme some friggin energy. I need it!! I've got a great support system here so it's a good thing I came home. Other than the 'big brother's' jokes things are great. I will be sure to catch ya all up a little more when my husband isn't rushing me offline for his facebook time lol.... TTYLs!!!
CHECK-UP!!...almost
May 06, 2010
Tomorrow I finally get to see the Dr. I am mostly excited over that to see how much I weigh. It sounds weird actually saying I WANT to know how much it is lol. Haven't said that in many years. Things are good this way. I still have that pain when I move to quick or twist the wrong way... It keeps me from standing up un assisted and taking care of a couple of 'things'. My poor husband is still sleeping on a twin mattress on the floow because I am still sleeping on our sofa (it hurts his back) because I am afraid to sleep in the bed. I still don't know if it is okay to sleep in any other position than my back! UGH!!! I miss the feeling of those smooth cool sheets and that big soft bed lol! Oh plus I am so sick of broth and jello and soup!!! I am guessing things are less swollen now because I have been getting HUNGRY. I want something that's gonna stick around in my stomach for a little longer!! Ooh another weird thing I have noticed... I am covered in bruises!! I am guessing they are from the Heparin shots? Owie!!! Anyways, blog...Maury is on so...Imna go!
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6 days post
May 01, 2010
OK well it has been 6 days since my GB. I have been home since mid day Thursday. So far things are okay. I still hurt pretty bad in one spot on the left, I think I am still swollen some too, My poor husband it still having to do some embarrassing things to help me. It's not much fun. I have gone back and forth a few times, crying and helpless wondering if I had just made a huge mistake!! Eh... I'll give it some time to heal lol. I just was NOT expecting this pain.
An odd thing last night too! I ate an ENTIRE can of soup! I thought my stomach size was drastically decreased? Or was this possible because it was a liquid?? I am so lost. I have to wait until Friday to see the DR. I have tons of questions for him.
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An odd thing last night too! I ate an ENTIRE can of soup! I thought my stomach size was drastically decreased? Or was this possible because it was a liquid?? I am so lost. I have to wait until Friday to see the DR. I have tons of questions for him.
Tomorrow...............?
Apr 24, 2010
Ok, It's Sunday! I just took the magnesium citrate...I am such a baby!!! I almost cried before I drank it lol. May sound silly but with my knees they way they are...Oh Lordy I hope things work out well for this!!! As far as the surgery in the morning... I am still okay. A little more nervous than before but I am still chilled out I guess. Maybe later things will change. Wow I really hope after not eating all the sugars and carbs that my liver has shrunk! We have to much to do when I get out of the hospital... We are going to Oklahoma...HOME!!! I can't wait!
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First entry!!!
Apr 22, 2010
OK! So.....today is 4/22...I just got home from the pre-surgical evaluation. That was kind of pointless! IDK...But at least I got to see the hospital I will be in.. It looks nice. I actually have to go back on Monday morning for my gastric bypass!!!
Right now I feel pretty calm and good about it, but I am sure when Sunday gets here I am going to start to panic... and the drive to the hospital early early the next morning, I just might be in tears!!!
As of right now I am on the low carb diet. It's not a lot of fun since I am a carb-a-holic. I guess that is one of the reasons why I am in the situation I am in, huh?!
I am trying to keep myself busy so I won't just sit and think about going in. I have never had any sort of operation. I start to panic when I think about not waking up and leaving my husband to have to call my mother... It scares me, but I feel like this is just something I need to do. I am so sick of hurting and being so uncomfortable in my own skin...Besides, I am a Military wife... I should 'represent' my husband, right?
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Right now I feel pretty calm and good about it, but I am sure when Sunday gets here I am going to start to panic... and the drive to the hospital early early the next morning, I just might be in tears!!!
As of right now I am on the low carb diet. It's not a lot of fun since I am a carb-a-holic. I guess that is one of the reasons why I am in the situation I am in, huh?!
I am trying to keep myself busy so I won't just sit and think about going in. I have never had any sort of operation. I start to panic when I think about not waking up and leaving my husband to have to call my mother... It scares me, but I feel like this is just something I need to do. I am so sick of hurting and being so uncomfortable in my own skin...Besides, I am a Military wife... I should 'represent' my husband, right?
About Me
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Surgery
04/26/2010
Surgery Date
Aug 20, 2009
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