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Dr. Kelly - Complications
Kimmes replied to Tina293's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know there was a person there when I was there that DID NOT have complications just wanted to stay longer in hospital because they were scared to go to the hotel. THey would have let her stay in the hospital another day - and from what I understand not additional cost. She finally decided to go to the hotel because there were a couple of us at the hotel and she would not be alone. Dr Kelly and Trish are amazing kind Christian people and very easy to talk to - Best wishes! -
Yeah - dropped 1.2 pounds of the 1.6 I gained on vacation! Just .4 to go to get back to where I was before leaving! Then I will be back on track! Motivated to get under 190 for the first time in many years. 7.4 lbs to go!.
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Easter Sunday - WHAT WILL YOU WEIGH???
Kimmes replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Ok here we go - I was sleeved on Jan 6th so I will be about 3.5 months out then, So far I love my sleeve! SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Kimmes.......239.8................197.0..........177...........20 -
Back from vacation and gained 1.6 pounds.. Most likely lots of water weight my hands and feet are swollen. Hopefully this will drop off quickly, and I will be back on track. Wonderful vacation and I arrived home to another blizzard...
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January sleevers how are you doing?
Kimmes replied to time4me's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello January sleever! I was sleeved on January 6th by Dr Ramos-Kelly. I have lost a total of 42.8 pounds (20 since surgery). Seem to be averaging about 3-3.5 pounds per week now at 5 weeks out. So far I have met 2 of my goals: Onederland and my Half Way goal! I love my sleeve - the best gift I ever gave myself! Eating soft foods now, mostly tuna, fish, cottage cheese, cheese etc. Still drinking a Protein shake for Breakfast daily. No problems at all except Water still does not taste right to me, so I struggle with liquids. Love in my sleeve! Kim -
HAS ANYONE GOTTEN THEIR SLEEVE IN TIJUANA MEXICO?
Kimmes replied to andre's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I too had surgery in Mx and worked directly with Dr Kelly and Trish. I have only positive things to say and a wonderful experience. My care was top notch, nice clean safe hospital and no complication. A hospital -Florance Health Care/Oasis of Hope - not a strip mall surgical suite. Excellent service, care and Christian environment. No complaints or complications here. If you want more details on my experience read my blog or send me a message and I am happy to share. Kim -
Vickie - sending lots of prayers love and cyber hugs your way! I felt the exact same way the night before surgery when I was in Tijuana. I called my hubby and kids and said I was coming home and couldn't do it. My darling hubby said a prayer with me over the phone and I just kept praying and I got through it! It's about FAITH. Faith that the good Lord will wrap his healing arms around you and guide you safely through surgery and back home again. Faith that this decision is the right one for you! I believe Gold played a role in bringing me to Dr Ramos-Kelly. Once I met him and Trish all fear left me mind and heart and I just knew I was going the right thing for me. It is not easy - infact the first 3-4 days I was miserable, then I turned the corner and have felt great ever since! Now 5 weeks out I am down over 42 pounds total (20 since surgery) and I am over half way to my goal! Take a deep breath, visualize where you will be a year from now and where you have come from. Believe in yourself and your decision to have this surgery, trust God and have faith! Best wishes - please let us know when you are on the other side! Kim
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Oh my dear I am sorry you are feeling so down! I am sending prayers your way for you to being feeling better! No one could have properly prepared me for th the first 2or 3 days after surgery! I too had initial regrets because I felt so miserable. But but day 4 I was much improved and now 5 weeks out tomorrow - no regrets at all! The leak test goes fast. Just drink it down and watch the screen. After that you are on your way to recovering and beginning to get back to normal! I know Trish and Dr Kelly will help you in any way that they possibley can-ask for what you need! This is a life changing surgery and I know it is a shock to the system. I remember laying there thinking _OMG what have I done! Give your body and mind time to heal and catch up with each other. The future will be amazing - but for now focus on each day just getting enough Water in and walking. I promise it will be better - the pain and uncomfort are temporary! Hugs and prayers coming your way! Kim
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Last 2 days stuck... how can you eat so little, walk so much and not lose an ounce.... BUT sure can feel it in my clothes! Half-way goal here I come!
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Valentine's Day... What Will You Weigh???
Kimmes replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
:cheer2: I make it! My goal was 200 and today I am 197.8! WHOOT! I love these goals! YES lets have another after Valentines day. These mini goals help keep me motivated! Kim -
Well I made it! Yesterday my scale read 199.6 today it says 198.8 so I am there the coveted Onederland. It sure feels good! Next goal is 197.4 That is my half way to goal, goal! And that means that only 1.4 pounds stand between me and my second goal! I am hoping to meet that goal in the next 5 days - we leave on vacation on Friday and would like to be there by then! Goals.... I have to go buy a tape measurer so I can measure my inches lost. I keep reminding myself to do this but to day I have not. I really should be doing this and today I am going to got get one and have my hubby measure me up. I am only 4 weeks out from surgery so it's not to late! I think my goals go in 10 pound increments after the midway goal. 190, 180 etc. This journey has not been easy, but it certainly has not been hard thus far. I love my sleeve and all of the awesome support that I get here from fellow pre-sleevers and post sleevers! I love my sleeve!
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My husband does not support me.
Kimmes replied to brazcan's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am sending hugs, love an prayers your way for your surgery tomorrow! I know Dr Kelly and Trish will take great care of you and comfort you too! YOu will do excellent on your journey! Hopefully your hubby will continue to come around. It can be scary to know the one you love is going to change pretty drastically physically and emotionally. Please let us know how surgery goes once you are recovering! Say hi to everyone there for me - Trish, Dr. Kelly, Sam (his son) and Alberto (at the hospital). My God keep you in his healing and loving hands throughout surgery and your recovery! Hugs Kim -
Just starting to get organized for vacation and most of my shorts don't fit, and there are hardly any shorts in stores in Minnesota at this time.....There are 4 ounces between me and my half way goal!
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I made my first goal! Onederland!
Kimmes replied to Kimmes's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks everyone! I celebrated by buying myself a new Coach purse today! Hubby took me out shopping and then to lunch (soup). I walked over 4 miles shopping so hopefully will be down a bit more in a few days! Wanted to buy some new jeans but I am really in between and my body is doing weird things as my shape changes! I usually have carried my weight in my legs and rear but (ha ha butt) I am losing it there first and my tummy seems to be so flubby and blubby! Jeans fit but all that flubby is hanging over the top. Tried on some 12's that worked but cannot stand the look of the "muffin top" hanging over so I passed on them. I just need to wait for my body to lose a bit more and re-arrange itself. Anyone else have this issue? Kim -
Just got surgery date, but I am so scared, anyone else feel like this?
Kimmes replied to EvRev's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Totally normal to be nervous, scared, excited, anxious... I can think of 100's of other words. This is a life changing journey - one that I would gladly repeat! I wish I had done this sooner - I am in my late 40's but at least I will live the next half of my life much healthier and thinner! Best wishes! -
Congrats! I will be crossing fingers and toes and sending prayers your way that everything you are wishing for comes true! This is an amazing journey! We are all here to support you! Best wishes! Kim
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Yesterday I made it to Onederland and today I am at 198.8! Only 1.4 pounds stand between me and my half way goal now! Perhaps I will make it there before before we leave on vacation in 5 days! I love my sleeve - down 41 total pounds today!
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Time sure does fly by! Its hard to believe that tomorrow will be 4 weeks since surgery! 1.8 pounds between me and Onderland!
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Victory is yours! Way to go... just walk away from all the crappy junk food! Nice thing is our company has replaced most of the junk foods with healthy options and have lots lower prices on the healthy food and Water ($0.25) than the junk and pop $1.25). Keep up the good work - you inspire us all! Kim
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anyone else going to Dr Kelly Feb 10?????
Kimmes replied to shaundra's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Congrats ladies - excellent choice of surgeons! I used Dr Kelly and found the entire experience to be AMAZING! Best wishes on your journeys! Kim
