Newbie on Board...

Hiya! I've been lurking around here for a few weeks now. I already feel like I know alot of you! LOL So I thought I'd take a few minutes and introduce myself! by the way...arlies...great to see you back! Ok, I'm Kimberly, and I live in Madison. I am 5'4" and weigh 235 pounds. I have been overweight all of my adult life. I gained 100 pounds with my very complicated first pregnancy and it's been a battle since then. But since we all have the same struggles, I won't go on and on about that. I have 2 boys, 11 and 5, and a baby girl, 10 months. Brandon, Nicholas, and Olivia respectively. My middle child, Nicholas, was a twin. His sister, Hannah, was stillborn. YES - I'm an emotional eater! (part of the reason I'm here LOL) My baby, Olivia, was born prematurely, as were the twins. It's been an exhausting 10 years, battling infertility, miscarriage, infant death, prematurity complications, a surprise baby, another premature birth etc. etc. etc....!!! Now I'm through! I want my body back and can't wait to get approved for my surgery! It's time to focus on myself, so I can be around for a long long time to take care of these precious gifts! I have the intention of using Dr. Clevand at CMMC. I have been to my first seminar, and have turned in my medical history. Now I'm just waiting for my initial consult. I hope to qualify. My BMI is right at 40, so I should be ok... but my anxiety is eating away at my nerves! Anyway, that's enough for now. Thanks for reading! I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you better! HUGS Kimberly

Kimberly, Nice to have you aboard. Sounds like you have had a tuff 10 years. Hopefully things will start looking up for you now. Just jump right on in and join us anytime. Everyone is so friendly and supportive you will love it here. Becky

Hi Kimberly, Welcome! Good luck on your surgery approval. Melissa Taylor LAP RNY 1/15/04 141 pounds gone 277 to 136 and maintaining

What a rough time you have had! You are incredible to have gotten thru all you have in the last 10 years. How are the preemie babies, Nicholas and Olivia (love that name) doing now? You post often and stick with us. We will get you thru this if we have to drag you kicking and screaming!!! I love newbies...heck, I love everybody..... and I am a sucker for babies....My babies are adult sized now... I am glad to be back. I had a rough night last night...Couldn't sleep - too tired! And I found out today that when one drinks cold water too fast, it is no fun! My pouch screamed when the water hit bottom. But after a nap, I feel lots better. Smooch Arlies

Dear Kimberly, just wanted to take a minute and welcome you to our board. Please feel free to post often and ask anything you have concerns about. Many post ops here now that can help, and we're getting more every day. Yes, many of us have been down the same road you're on, and we certainly understand. Glad you 're here! ~Andie~

Kimberly, Welcome to the Mississippi Board! I'm one of the few men out here in this crowd Of sweet ladies. I'm 17 months Post-Op and at goal But will have very little advice when it comes To "Mommy" questions. But if your looking for Diet and Hospital advice, Or if you really want to know what a Dear Hubby is thinking- I'm a source. I hope. Keep us posted on your progress And drop out here anytime with any question or Thought. Hope to see you around! Best Wishes- Dx

Welcome on board Kimberly! Elesha LapRNY 2/26/02 288/165

Hey Kimberly, Welcome !!! Glad that you decided to join us and tell us all about yourself. Sorry to hear of all the bad things that have happened to you through out the years. But, it sounds like your ready to reclaim your life and make it better than what it is. That is a big step, but it is one that can be done. We will help you in any way that we can. Just ask. I hope that we don't run you off with all of our crazy fun that we try to have around here. Laughter sure makes life better. And we try to prove that point around here. So get ready to smile alot. Again Welcome, Tammy

Wow! Thank you all SO much for the warm welcome! Arlies - you asked how my preemies were doing.... they are doing just great. Nicholas is now 5 years old. He has some lung damage from being on the ventilator, so he does alot of breathing treatments, but overall he's a normal, active, loving boy. He's my heart! He's the most loving child you'll ever meet! Olivia is doing fine also. She's a bit small, but that doesn't stop her from ANYTHING! LOL I will also add that I have a very supportive husband. Scott and I have discussed this surgery alot. My cousin is 1 year post op and has done incredibly. My best friend had it done 2 years ago, and again, feels SO much better and is maintaining very well. When I first thought about the surgery, I figured I'd never be brave enough to attempt it. I see now that it will save my life. Every woman in my family, from mother on, is diabetic, we have heart disease, etc etc. I am beginning to have these problems as well and I really want to "nip it in the bud" before I get out of control. Keeping my fingers crossed! HUGS Kimberly

Hey Kimberly, Welcome to the Mississippi board!!! It's good to see you here ,our support network just seems to be gettting bigger and bigger with all the beautiful new faces .You will find that we are all one big family here,some of us (me included ) misbehave from time to time but ,the Queen keeps us all in line lol . You have had a rough 10 years (((huggs)))) to you hun , I pray that everything gets better and better from here on out... ya !!!!!!!!....Sherry........