TODAY IS MY WLS YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!!
Good Morning all:
Well its here, I can't believe it, its been a year since I had my wls. I am so proud of myself. I never thought in a million years I would of come this far. I have lost 110lbs so far and I am so happy with my success. Its a long time coming.
I want to thank all my OH family for their kindness and compasion during my journey to the losing side. I am so grateful to have become friends with alot of you here on the CT board. This is my extended family and I love you all for always being there for me in the beginning, during and even now.
My life has always been such a downer and I was always so depressed and felt so alone with my weight issues. I never knew there could be so many wonderful people out there that knew exactly what I was going through. You have all been such great support to me through all of my bad times and my good times too.
One year ago, I was 324lbs, had borderline diabetes, stomach issues, and depression and anxiety. My legs and back were always hurting and I never wanted to leave the house. I was so sad all the time, the crying was starting to worry my husband and family. My depression was out of control to the point I was making myself sick. I hated myself so much and just gave up. Then I went to a seminar with my cousin Jodi and my outlook changed, listening to all the testimonials of patients and then the doctors and staff made me realize there was help out there for me.
I am so grateful to Dr. Reinholds group, my surgeon Dr. Barajas and the staff at St Raphaels for saving my life. I will never forget all of them for that. I thank god every day that I made this decision to have the surgery. They were all so kind and caring to me and still are.
I now am at 213lbs and still going, I am so happy about life and I am not as depressed as I was a year ago. I never thought in a million years I would feel this good about anything. I am so thankful everyday for being able to do things that I was never able to do before and enjoy my life with my husband and my daughter. Its such a wonderful feeling. I am so active now and enjoy walking, exercising and even going places with my family. My first goal was to be able to walk around an amusement park with my daughter and husband and I accomplished that this summer. I was so excited about that. Then I did the walk from obesity this year and I walked 3 miles. Wow, I would of never been able to do that years ago. I can sit on the floor and get up without help, I can paint my toes again, I can fit in a booth at a restaurant, I can walk now with no more pain. I AM SO THRILLED!!!
Going to the store, shopping for smaller sizes, having energy to do things and enjoying life. I am so grateful for this gift!!!!!
Again Thank you everyone for your love, your caring, and your support and of course your friendship: Kathy K., Joanie M., Phyllis R., Tammy L., Julio, Nancy K., Kelly K, Lisa C., MaryJo Rak, Stacey Barberino, Paul Manzione, Ray Madore, Carla Minitullo, my angel Carol, Dave, AA, Debby Marcus, Christine D, Barbara P, Robert Mastrianna, Kristen K, Peter Ligas, Camille, Anne Bernard, Ken, Lisa S., Beth, Towanda, Christine B, Bethany, Bernadette, Miss Beckie, Steve C. and anybody else I may of forgotten. There are so many of you I love you all.
I am so thankful to all of you and so glad to have had the opportunity to have met some of you in person also. Your friendships mean alot to me and from the bottom of my heart I thank you all for being there for me. You all mean alot to me.
Thanks again so much, I can't say it enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hugs
Kim Callahan
324lbs/213lbs/150lbs
Past/Present/Future
Well its here, I can't believe it, its been a year since I had my wls. I am so proud of myself. I never thought in a million years I would of come this far. I have lost 110lbs so far and I am so happy with my success. Its a long time coming.
I want to thank all my OH family for their kindness and compasion during my journey to the losing side. I am so grateful to have become friends with alot of you here on the CT board. This is my extended family and I love you all for always being there for me in the beginning, during and even now.
My life has always been such a downer and I was always so depressed and felt so alone with my weight issues. I never knew there could be so many wonderful people out there that knew exactly what I was going through. You have all been such great support to me through all of my bad times and my good times too.
One year ago, I was 324lbs, had borderline diabetes, stomach issues, and depression and anxiety. My legs and back were always hurting and I never wanted to leave the house. I was so sad all the time, the crying was starting to worry my husband and family. My depression was out of control to the point I was making myself sick. I hated myself so much and just gave up. Then I went to a seminar with my cousin Jodi and my outlook changed, listening to all the testimonials of patients and then the doctors and staff made me realize there was help out there for me.
I am so grateful to Dr. Reinholds group, my surgeon Dr. Barajas and the staff at St Raphaels for saving my life. I will never forget all of them for that. I thank god every day that I made this decision to have the surgery. They were all so kind and caring to me and still are.
I now am at 213lbs and still going, I am so happy about life and I am not as depressed as I was a year ago. I never thought in a million years I would feel this good about anything. I am so thankful everyday for being able to do things that I was never able to do before and enjoy my life with my husband and my daughter. Its such a wonderful feeling. I am so active now and enjoy walking, exercising and even going places with my family. My first goal was to be able to walk around an amusement park with my daughter and husband and I accomplished that this summer. I was so excited about that. Then I did the walk from obesity this year and I walked 3 miles. Wow, I would of never been able to do that years ago. I can sit on the floor and get up without help, I can paint my toes again, I can fit in a booth at a restaurant, I can walk now with no more pain. I AM SO THRILLED!!!
Going to the store, shopping for smaller sizes, having energy to do things and enjoying life. I am so grateful for this gift!!!!!
Again Thank you everyone for your love, your caring, and your support and of course your friendship: Kathy K., Joanie M., Phyllis R., Tammy L., Julio, Nancy K., Kelly K, Lisa C., MaryJo Rak, Stacey Barberino, Paul Manzione, Ray Madore, Carla Minitullo, my angel Carol, Dave, AA, Debby Marcus, Christine D, Barbara P, Robert Mastrianna, Kristen K, Peter Ligas, Camille, Anne Bernard, Ken, Lisa S., Beth, Towanda, Christine B, Bethany, Bernadette, Miss Beckie, Steve C. and anybody else I may of forgotten. There are so many of you I love you all.
I am so thankful to all of you and so glad to have had the opportunity to have met some of you in person also. Your friendships mean alot to me and from the bottom of my heart I thank you all for being there for me. You all mean alot to me.
Thanks again so much, I can't say it enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hugs
Kim Callahan
324lbs/213lbs/150lbs
Past/Present/Future 
Carol Jean (CJ)
on 12/30/05 2:28 am - Non-Op, CT
on 12/30/05 2:28 am - Non-Op, CT
Way to go Kimmie!!!! 
You have done SUCH a fantasic job in the last year... Congrats on your accomplishment!!! You've worked hard and deserve it!!! Happy Anniversary AND New Year to YOU!!!!!!!
--CJ
250/180/140 non-op
You have done SUCH a fantasic job in the last year... Congrats on your accomplishment!!! You've worked hard and deserve it!!! Happy Anniversary AND New Year to YOU!!!!!!!
--CJ
250/180/140 non-op 
Happy Anniversary Kimmie - you doll you!!!!
I am so very proud of you and all you've accomplished. But most importantly I am proud to call you a friend. You are simply the best. A wonderful, supportive woman and an inspiration to all.
You keep up the great work and please accept my sincerest warm wishes for a wonderful, healthy and amazing new year for you and your entire family!!!
Love and Hugs!!!
Carla
Hi, Kim!
Happy anniversary! I'm glad to see that in your post you wrote, "I have lost 110 lbs." instead of the way you've been writing it lately, "only 110 lbs.". There's nothing "only" about 110 lbs. except that you lost it in only 1 yr.! Could you have ever done that before?
Have a safe and happy New Year!
Hugs,
Debby
Happy Anniversary! I would never think that depression had ever been a struggle in your life b/c you are always so positive and encouarging here on the boards! I always appreciate how real you are and how you welcomed me at the summer picnic as if you had always known me. I am very impressed with how far you have come and wish you the best of luck in the new year. 
To my WONDERFUL angel!!!!
Congrats on your new birthday. you did and you look great. I am so proud of you and you have given me the courage and the strenth to continue. You are a new person and should be very proud of yourself and I know Tom and Erin are as well. congrats on your process and keep up the great work.
Barb
Hi Kim!
Congratulations! That year went by fast did'nt it!
You are saying all these wonderful things about us, but you know what? We are lucky to have you! As a part of our group! You are always there supporting everyone and giving 110% and posting....you are a beautiful person inside and out and I am so happy that we met though OH and have become friends! SO, Thank YOU! for being an inspiration to all of us and supporting all of us as well along in our journeys!
You have come so far so be proud of yourself! It just keeps on getting better I promise! I'll be in touch with you soon my dear!
Love ya!
MaryJo
That year went by fast did'nt it!
You are saying all these wonderful things about us, but you know what? We are lucky to have you! As a part of our group! You are always there supporting everyone and giving 110% and posting....you are a beautiful person inside and out and I am so happy that we met though OH and have become friends! SO, Thank YOU! for being an inspiration to all of us and supporting all of us as well along in our journeys!
You have come so far so be proud of yourself! It just keeps on getting better I promise! I'll be in touch with you soon my dear!
Love ya!
MaryJo Hi Kim,
So sorry this is so late in coming - had a real busy day and it is the first time I have been online today.
Congrats on such an awesome accomplishment in a year! 110 lbs - I can only hope I am in the same boat as you when I finally have my surgery. You have been a great supporter of everyone on this board and it is really an honor to have gotten to know you and call you a friend. This board would not be the same without you and your positive posts!
I am so proud of you as you should be of yourself! Keep up the good work and hopefully we will meet up again!
Hugs,
Nancy K
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