SUZZZERS
BELOW.... IS A COPY OF MY OLD PROFILE.
THE DATE IS NOW: 04-22-2009
I'M 38yrs. old and 20wks. PREGNANT WITH CHILD #2.
I NOW LIVE IN ALLEN, TEXAS.
I WILL BE UPDATING MY NEW PROFILE THESE NEXT FEW MONTHS....
I HAVE A LOT TO SAY. OH...AND I'VE KEPT MY WEIGHT OFF, LOST MORE POUNDS SINCE
MY LAST ENTRY. MY CURRENT PHOTOS ARE ON FACEBOOK.COM (SUZANNE KIRKHART).
MY DIRECT EMAIL ADDRESS IS: [email protected]
SO..... STAY TUNED YA'LL
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Hello Everybody! =)
My name is Suzanne.
I live in the Sacramento area.
I'm 35 years old & 5'9".
01/02/2003
Decided I wanted WLS. My doctor agreed.
01/07/2003
Attended Kaiser's Gastric Bypass class
02/04/2003
Received Kaiser's letter I was
authorized for surgery!
03/11/2003
Attended PB's 3 hour seminar.
03/19/2003
Had labs and gallstone ultrasound appts.
04/10/2003
Flew to San Diego for Psyc Eval,
Physical & Consult.
04/14/2003
I started eating 1 meal and drinking
2 high-protein drinks per day.
I totally quit the java and diet sodas.
Drinking lots of water really does curve
the hunger pains!
05/03/2003
It's been 23 days since I had my 3
appt/consults in San Diego and
STILL NO SURGERY DATE!!!!!!! UGH*&^%$#@!!
I'm getting so frustrated.
PB told me that they received all 3 doctor's
reports and the surgery scheduler should be
contacting me anyday.
It's so hard playing the waiting game.
It seems like my whole life is on hold until
I receive that golden phone call.
Must stay positive!!!!!!!!!
05/07/2003
OMG! I FINALLY GOT A SURGERY DATE!
YIPPEEEEE....
I just received a call from PB.
I will fly down for the pre-op
appt on 5/30 and have my surgery on Monday,
June 2nd @ approx 10:30am. I'm starting to
see the light at the end of the tunnel.
I only have 22 days to get everything in
order. I'm sooo excited. =)
06/11/2003
Well, I'm offically a LOSER!
I'm alive and kicking!
I want to thank everyone for the thoughful
e-mails, messages and prayers.
I grade my actual surgery as a A+.
I grade all my aftercare (recovery room,
hospital stay/staff and clinic staff/M.D.)
an "F" for FAILURE!
I'm still so upset I can't even share my
horrid experience without breaking down to cry.
However, I feel wonderful, my incision looks
perfect and I have no regrets of getting
the surgery itself. This is my new life.
The worse is over and I'm looking forward to
melting down to the real Suzanne. =)
06/29/2003
Boy, it's been a long time since
I've last posted! Time sure flys.
I haven't been near a computer for almost
3 weeks. I have a lot of catching up to do
with e-mails!! I'm feeling wonderful.
Rod and I are walking everyday at the track.
I have been able to eat everything so far,
with no problems. I just make sure I only
eat 3 times a day. I'm still amazed how
quickly I feel full when eating.
The weight is melting away. See below.... Bye! ;-)
07/21/2003
I weighed in today at the PB seminar.
I haven't weighed myself since 6/19.
I've lost 53 pounds in 49 days. Now, I'm
finally starting to see it in my face and
my clothes are really getting loose.
Rod thinks it is so neat to see me changing
before his eyes. He's never seen me at this weight.
It's exciting to experience this new lifestyle.
08/10/2003
It's been 68 days since my surgery,
and I have now LOST 70 POUNDS since surgery
and 85 lbs total (from my heaviest)!!
I haven't weighed this amount since 1993-94!
That's alomst 10 years ago!! I'm so happy that
I finally bought a "up to 440 lbs" Tanita scale
(on-line for $72.95).
I was driving myself crazy weighing myself only
at the monthly PB seminars.
For "me", I need to weigh everyday,
to keep motivated. Everyday, I lose a pound.
I know that will slow down soon.
I am so much more flexible now! =)
I can see my collarbone now and my arm's have
deflated as well as my boobies!
Seriously, I used to be an "FF"...
now I'm about a "DDD". Thank GOD!
My shoulders and neck thank me for the loss.
I want to buy new clothes, but I know they
won't fit a couple weeks later.
So, I guess I'll wear my 80's style
clothes for now. ha ha...
Yesterday, Rod was tiling our floors and
I saw a 35 pound bag of mortar.
He walked over to me smiling and have
me a huge hug. I was confused.
He said, "Sweetie-Pie, just think..
you lost 2 of those bags."
I attempted to grab a corner of it. OMG!
I used to carry around that extra weight!
No wonder I can now hop into our truck
much easier. I still have 200 pounds
more to go. If I feel this great now,
I just can imagine how I'm going to feel
in a year! I'm so happy... Life is GOOD!
09/18/2003
It's been a little over 3 MONTHS since my
June surgery and I've lost 85 pounds now.
Like I predicted, my weightloss has slowed down
a little. For approx. 2 weeks, I was stuck at
a plateau.
Every day I weighed the same weight and
was getting soooo frustrated.
Then about a week ago, it started coming off again.
I think I was retaining some extra water weight.
I started drinking more H2O and I think that
did the trick. This last week many of my friends &
patients have complimented me on my weight loss.
I find myself looking in the mirror more often.
Rod just rolls his eyes and grins. He's been my
"SUPERMAN" through my changing process.
I cut my hair. It's now shoulder length and
I love it! It feels so much more healthier.
Now, I'll start growing it long again.
I'm taking more time to get ready for work now.
It's been so fun dressing up.
I'm loving the NEW & IMPROVED SUZY Q!!!!!!!!
10/09/2003
Just weighed myself. I have only 7 more pounds
to lose until I can say I've lost 100 POUNDS
(since surgery)!!
WOW!!!!!!!!!
I'm feeling wonderful. I can eat all types of meat
with no problems. I also bought some new clothes.
I started out at a size 30/32 and 4X/5X... now,
I'm in a snug 22/24 and 3X. It feels so good not
having to buy the largest size in the store anymore.
I've given ALL my larger size clothes away. I did
keep one pair of pants to remind me of what I used
to fit into. Everyday, my energy level increases.
I'm feeling so much lighter on my feet. My weight
loss is still slow. However, inches are really
melting off. I'm able to slide into all restaurant
booths with no problems. I'm starting to see my skin
become really loose. Oh well... I'll fix THAT
as soon as I reach my goal weight.
I feel grrrrrrrrrrrreat!!!!!!!
11/02/2003
I'm FINALLY a member of the "Century Club"!!!
YEAH!!!! I've lost 103 pounds in 5 months
(since surgery) and a GRAND TOTAL OF: 118 POUNDS
(from my heaviest point).
I still have 168 more to lose.
I would like to get down to approx 170 LBS.
I'm 5'9, so I think that is a reasonable goal.
I just can't imagine what I'll look like then.
I've ran out of clothes. I only have 4
outfits for work and a pair of baggy sweats,
that's it! I feel wonderful!
Actually, if it wasn't for this scar and
getting full so fast, I would never known I had
this surgery. I will admit I don't exercise,
I don't drink my protein drinks and I don't take
my vitamins. I know, I know... I'm BAAAAAD.
I drink 1 cup of coffee in the morning and
drink 1/2 can of diet coke with lunch.
On the weekends, I will have 1 cocktail.
I just KNOW that if I got on track, the weight
would come off much faster.
So I'm making a goal to really start focusing.
The weight is really coming off slow and I
know I could do better.
My bad knee doesn't hurt anymore and I'm so much
more active it's incredible.
So I guess I'm getting some physical fitness
just being more active with over 100 pounds off
this Mrs. Doubtfire RACK!
My "2 month goal" is to get down to at least
299 (or less!) by January 1st 2004.
11/14/03
Well, I'm doing so much better these last
2 weeks. I'm being a "good girl"! I've been
taking my vitamins and drinking more water.
I've also started riding the stationary bike
in the physical therapy dept, where I work.
I'm gradually increasing my minutes everyday.
I'm taking baby steps right now, but at least
it's better then what I've been doing.
Rod and I are going to Reno this weekend with our
dear friends from San Jose. Pammy hasn't seen me
for almost a month and Tom (her hubby)
hasn't seen me in over 10 weeks now. I just love
it when I see our friends & family's expression
on their face. That's the best gift I
could ask for and keeps me motivated.
I also bought a new sexy nighty for my SUPERMAN.
No more baggy T-shirts!!
"I'm too Sexy for my 4X Shirt"! ha ha ha
Gotta Luv It! Byeeeeee
11/24/03
Just got back from clothes shopping.
I offically now wear a 22/24!!
I only bought 2 outfits. It's amazing how
different I look with pants that actually fit!
Rod couldn't believe it. He said it looks like
I lost 20 lbs. over the weekend.
I've been wearing some really baggy clothes
lately. Finally I'm wearing something that
shows off my weight loss. I'm going to take
some photos and update my profile. Stay tuned....
12/26/03
Where does the time go? Rod & I shared our second
Christmas together. We had such a fabulous holiday.
We visted friends and family in San Jose on Christmas Eve.
Then went up to Auburn for Christmas Day. This holiday
was the first time I have seen many friends and family
since my surgery. My own father didn't reconize me when
I walked into church. I cut about a foot off my hair.
Yes, it's now super short. Shortest ever... but I love it.
No more 80's hairdo, hello 2004. Not to mention I've
almost lost 150 pounds. I'm only half way there,
but I'm loving every pound of it. I have been really
bad (eating wise) over the holiday month.
My favorite "bad" food is toffee glazed mixed nuts! OMG...
I love them. But, now that Christmas is over..
so are my nuts! Rod & I are taking a party bus
with our dear friends to Reno for New Years Eve. I bought
this sexy black outfit that I can't wait to wear.
Rod wants me to wear it everyday! LOL We're gonna take
many pictures to capture these "Kodak Moments"...
Looking forward to 2004. We're getting married and I'm
excited about reaching my weight goal and starting a family
with my Superman. Happy Holidays to all!......
02/14/04
I want to wish THE LOVE of my life a Happy Valentine's Day!
My Superman is my bestfriend, my ROCK.
This year so far has been the best year of my life.
I feel absolutley incredible.
I'm outta the 400's.....
I'm outta the 300's.....
Look out 200's, here I come
and soon will be GONE,GONE,GONE!
02/21/04
Well, I'm shocked beyond words.
This morning I found out that I'm pregnant!
I am only 8 months post-op.
I've lost 150 pounds so far,
and STILL have about 140 more to go until I reach goal.
Don't get me wrong, we're very happy and excited...
but really scared because I just had my
WLS last June (2003).
This will be our very first baby.
I'll be 34 this June....
Better late then never I always say...
03/08/04
Good Morning to me.... It's a wonderful day.
Yesterday, I reached 7 weeks prego.
My due date is: 10-24-04.
I went to my OB/GYN and had all my labs done (11 vials).
ALL my lab work were within "normal limits".
My doctor said I should be just fine throughout
my pregnancy. She will be following me closer because
I am a WLS post-op. I'm still losing weight.
I've even lost 6 more pounds. I'm doing everything I'm
supposed to do. Rod & I pray everyday that we have
a healthy pregnancy and baby. As for our wedding
plans...(with the baby on the way and all)
changes everything!
We're going to get married on the coast on May 1st.
However, it won't be in the Caribbean as originally planned.
We want to save all our time off work,
for when the baby comes.
So, it will be somewhere near Monterey or Carmel.
These last 12 months have when a whirlwind.
I love whirlwinds.
When I thought I couldn't be more happier...
I'm ECSTATIC!!
03/09/04
Even though this post is not regarding my weight loss,
I wanted to update my journal. Rod and I just
decided what our baby's name will be...
Girl: Sophianna Pauline Kirkhart
Boy: Blake Raymond Kirkhart
I am STILL in shock!
WOW, me.. Suzanne...
a MOMMY!
04/06/04
As of today, I'm 11 weeks pregnant.
I'm still losing weight, but very slowly.
I feel wonderful. No morning-sickness, NOTHING!
We've had 3 sonograms so far and the baby is doing great.
Rod and I are getting married in 3 weeks. After the
wedding, we're going on a cruise down the Mexican
Riviera. Just when I think I couldn't be happier, another
day arrives with excitment. Rod is my best-friend and
my "Superman". I love him so much for being right by my
side from day one (aka: 457 pounds~) He is very supportive
and loving. I'm honored to be his wife and the Daddy of
our baby-to-be.
05/10/04
Okay, Okay.... I'm officially Mrs. Rod L. Kirkhart!!
We had a wonderful wedding cermony and romantic Honeymoon
on our cruise. I'm feeling great and still losing weight.
The Ultrasound-Tech said there is a
75% chance we're having a bouncing baby boy!
We'll find out for sure on May
28th when we have another ultraound.
I'm almost 1 year POST-OP!
It's hard to believe that 1 year has already gone by since
my June 2nd, 2003 surgery. My life is so much better.
I feel so much more energetic. All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!
5/13/04
OMG... I'm such a dork!
I completely forgot to post my weightloss progess.
I've lost an additional 12 pounds,
Making it a GRAND TOTAL OF: 182 pounds gone FOREVER!
06/02/04
HAPPY 1 YEAR POST-OP ANNIVERSARY TO ME!!!
It's been exactly 1 YEAR since I had my WLS.
In this 1 YEAR's time, I've lost over 185 pounds,
I got married and we're having our very first baby!
Last week we found out, that it's 105% a BOY!
We changed the name to RYAN.
It's soooo amazing how just 12 short months can change
your entire life. My life is the best it's ever been,
thanks to my weight-loss and the loving support of my
husband (aka:Superman).... I love you Sweetheart~
06/11/04
HAPPY 34th BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!
UGH %$#@!!!! I'm 34 year old!
I can't believe it! I feel younger and healthier NOW,
then I did 15 years ago.
I've been off of work for the last 3 weeks.
I GOT CHICKEN POX! I can't believe it!
I'm all healed and feeling much better. The baby is fine.
The doctors said since I had such a mild case, it didn't
effect the baby. Well, Rod & I changed our minds A-G-A-I-N
about the baby's name! We NOW decided on "Tyler"... and
we'll call him "Ty" for short. That's IT! No more
changing names.. AND...That's our FINAL ANSWER!! lol ;-)
This morning at 4:30am, the dogs started barking and all
of a sudden, "Baby Ty" KICKED!! Not "fluttered".. but
KICKED! Rod said the baby was saying,
"Happy Birthday Mommy"!! That was the best present I could
of ever asked for...
07/01/04
Not much to report. I'm STILL losing despite of Baby Ty
gaining. Rod & I had friends over last weekend for swimming
and a BBQ. We had a blast and took lots of pictures.
I'm still not "showing"! You would think after 6 months
of being pregnant, I would look a LITTLE prego!
Maybe all my fat has absorbed Baby Ty!! LOL
I've been cleaning like I've never cleaned before! It's
like I can't get the house clean ENOUGH! I think I'm
crazy, friends call it "nesting". ;-)
My Superman has been glued to my tummy. Every evening
he lays his hand on my tummy with hopes to feel Ty
move around. Like clock work, Ty kicks and says Hello
Daddy-o! It's like having an alien inside of you..
Very trippy... Very soothing... Very exciting!!
Happy 4th of July and GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
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09-16-2005
Well, Well, Well.... I can't believe I haven't been able to
update my profile for over 15 months!!! I had such a huge
problem with my account. I lost my password and couldn't
update anything. NOW... I can start updating my journey
monthly.. FINALLY!!!!!!
My husband and I have a healthly Bouncing Baby Boy.
"Ryan Manley Kirkhart" Born November 2, 2004.
Nobody prepared me for the special kind of LOVE I have for
my baby. The bond I feel for this creature is undescribable.
After 48 hours of horrendous back pain labor and 5 epidurals,
I had a emergency C-section. I couldn't dilate past a "2".
The baby and I got through it with flying colors. I have
continued to lose weight. However, I have been at a plateau
for almost 3 months now. I think I've been consuming too
much Coffemate Vanilla Creamer!! I DO!! It's very HIGH in
calorie. I drink almost a pot of coffee a day, so you can
imagine how much creamer I'm consuming.
I have to cut WAY back!
The Hubby and I are joining Weight Watchers next weekend.
I've been eating too many sweet things. They are small and
go down very easily. THAT IS BAD, BAD, BAD!!!
I know what I'm doing wrong, so I am going to fix it~!
My little tummy is still small as ever. I can't eat a lot
of food in one setting. Actually, the quanity of food I can
eat has remained the same as 1 month post-op.
I still have no regrets about having Gastric Bypass.
I would have done it 5 times over. Like my C-Section...
the surgery was worth every stitch, pain and suffering.
I have so much more to say... stay tuned for more gossip.
Oh, and BTW... we're trying for Baby #2!!!!!
1/19/06
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I'm still losing. I will update this profile with recent photos.
Sorry for the short entry. I promise to get into more details
this weekend!
I'm 35 years old. 5'9, very large boned (size 12ww shoe)
Friends call me "Anna Nicole Smith" (LOL)
I call myself "Amazon Queen". ha ha
Take a look below as I start to melt away.......
PRE-SURGERY............……...457........0.............0
DAY of SURGERY 6/2/03........442.......15............15
06-16-03............…………........411.......31............46
07-21-03..........…………..........389.......22............68
08-10-03.............………….......372.......17............85
09-18-03............…………........357.......15...........100
10-07-03..........…………..........349........8...........108
11-02-03...........………….........338.......11...........119
11-14-0..............…………........333........5...........124
11-24-03...........………….........324........9...........133
12-26-03...............………….....315........9...........142
02-14-04..........…………..........299........16..........158
03-31-04...............………….....287........12..........170
05-13-04.............………….......275........12..........182
07-01-04............…….…….......269.........6...........188
09-15-05.............................250........19...........207
01-15-05.............................225........25...........232
GRAND TOTAL 232 POUNDS GONE FOREVER!!
BMI CALCUATIONS
03-01-03............67.5
06-02-03............65.3
06-16-03............60.7
07-21-03............57.4
08-10-03............54.9
09-18-03............52.7
10-07-03............51.5
11-02-03............49.9
11-14-03............49.2
11-24-03............47.8
12-26-03............46.5
02-14-04............44.2
03-31-04............42.4
05-13-04............40.6
07-01-04............39.7
09-15-05............36.9
01-15-06.............33.2 (I cut my BMI in HALF!!)