Doing well...

Well folks I'm down about 80 lbs and doing pretty well. I'm about 180. I haven't weighed that much since college. WOOOHOOOO! I'm still losing a little hair...it was really long (down to the top of my rear) and I got it blunt cut up to my shoulder blades...but it looks lots better that way. I'm in size 14s. So those clothes I bought from Fran's garage sale in June or July now fit!!! I ran to many garage sales over late summer and to goodwill to fill my wardrobe through size 12s. I went out and bought a new snazzy outfit for our office christmas party. The best compliment I've ever had in my life was "Kelly! You look like you've had an extreme make-over!" That felt good. Exercising...well, I'm not too good at that and I'm noticing the droop. I had bought a membership to Curves, but rarely go. So I bought a "Buns of Steel" dvd and am doing pilates as well. It's helping somewhat. Mark is putting together a strength training program for me with the free weights we have in the house. Otherwise, I dump rarely (I watch what I eat pretty well and don't overeat) And I feel great!!! Haven't had any problems...knock on wood. I did find out that I DO dump...so I watch those sweets very carefully...and greasey fried foods make me feel horrible!!!!! I don't dump from them...but I feel like I could just lay down and die. I'm getting closer to the time when I can have a bite of steak or pork and a sip of something alcoholic. Can't wait! Stick with it everyone! For those of you waiting, worrying, and wondering about your approval...hang in there. Second thoughts are the norm...my comfort was I never talked to anyone who had had the surgery (complications or no) that didn't say "I'd do it all over again." I know I would! Kelly B. p.s. I'll be updating my picture in January sometime.

Nice to see your smiling face, and I am so happy that you are doing wonderfully!!! Why are you waiting to try the steak and pork?? Keep up the great work and stop in here more! Take Care Jesi

Congrats Kelly on your weight loss you are doing fantastic!!! Is there a reason you are waiting on steak or pork? I do fry my pork cutlets & pork steaks, after they are done I put them in a pan of water & put them in the oven at 250 degrees for an hour or so...I generally make them up early anyway so it's not a last minute thing. They are sooooo tender that you don't need a knife. My dad has terrible teeth & that's the one thing he can chew with no problem! For a pork (or beef) roast I use the baking bags or crock pot, very tender that way also. Just an idea for you Keep up the good work can't wait to see your new pic Carolyn

Hi Kelly, I hadn't heard waiting for that long to have steak or pork. But every doc is different & it's best to abide by their rules. Good luck to you & keep up the good work! Won't be long & that meat will be melting in your mouth Carolyn