Well here I am Still alive and Kicking!!!!

Heya Long lost pal's!!!! Yes I know I have been MIA for a while!! So much has gone on in the past few months I have no idea how or where to start... My Family is doing well we had a lot to be thankful for this Holiday season thats for sure.. I underwent my Panniculectomy, and Abdominoplasty on December 19th YAY!!!!!!!!!!! Still in some pain but feeling better every day!! I do have the new before and after pictures if anyone would like to see I have no problem sending;) Just drop me an email at [email protected] I am working on a book about my Gastric Bypass transformation, I even had the Doctor take pictures during surgery which were amazing to look at and rather graphic, lol No matter how many times you see it on tv its not the same as seeing yourself laying there on the table... But I feel Fantastic adn am so glad I did it He actually took 11 pounds of skin off of my stomach and the skin measured 12 inches from top to bottom thats a lot of stretching, lo.l. On January 23rd my youngest twin Tyler who is 9 is going to be undergoing some rather extensive spinal surgery at Sacred Heart Hospital here in Pensacola.. He will be having a Tethered Spinal Cord Surgery as well as a bone graft to try and repair the scoliosis of his spine.. Please keep him in your prayers.. I have been told its a very long extensive surgery and the recovery time is also rather lengthy... I miss everyone so very much, and I am telling you if you get achance to attend a support group meeting do so.. What I wouldnt do to be at my support group over there in Mississippi.. The support is priceless... TALK SOONNNN LOVE YALL Karen 1 year and 9 months post op -246 pounds

Hello my dear Karen.. I have been keeping up with your progress through your website and profile here on OH. I miss you terribly. We are having a support group meeting that I have put together since we don't have anyone at Keesler organizing them, we will have the next one on Monday January 30th at 7 pm at the Pepsi Rec Center on Dedeaux Road. We would love for you to be able to come if you can. I am sure with your sons surgery that it will be next to impossible, but we will keep you in our prayers. I would love to see your pictures, please email them to me at [email protected] I am glad to see you are doing well and I hope you are enjoying your special time with Andre, I know how precious your time with him is. Take care and remember you always have friends here. Call me sometime, 228-435-2910. Love ya! Rhonda Lap RNY 03/01/05 240/122

Dr. Jenkins loves ME best!!! Just wanted to state that right off the bat!!! Girl, You are awesome! I will be thinking of your little guy....It will be tough on him, but tougher on his Momma....YES, I wanna see pictures!!! send 'em to me at [email protected] Smoochies Arlies

Good to see you back, i have been wondering about you! I'm so happy to hear you got your surgery and all went well for you, Tyler will be in my prayers,i cant even imagian what thats going ot be like for you. dawn

So glad you are well. We will be praying for your little man. Please send me the pictures. Would love to see!! You are gorgeous girl!! [email protected] Jane