Well here goes nothing!
Hello! Thanks for dropping by. My name is Kelly. I live in Northern California (recently moved from Denver). I'm married and have a daughter.
I've been heavy since I can remember. I've lost weight and gained weight over and over again. I'm tired, tired of being overweight, tired of not being able to keep up with my toddler, tired of having an entire closet of clothes (all sizes mind you) that don't fit or show every roll and bump - just tired and over it!
This is me in Hawaii - April 2015
(at my heaviest ever - 286 eek!)
A few years back I was about 260 and found a diet through my chiropractor called Ideal Protein. It was very strict, you ate their bars, drank their shakes and ate only lean protein and vegetables. Over the course of 5 months (January to May of 2011). I lost 60 lbs, then an additional 5 on my own after I took a short break from the diet. I was happy, felt good. I was around 195 (which I know is still considered obese). I was working out every morning, eating healthy and was happy!
Mexico - September 2011
In June of 2011 I went for my yearly physical/check-up and my doctor noticed my thyroid was enlarged so she referred me to a a doctor to have my thyroid checked and you guessed it, I was told I had Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.
I slowly put on the weight while my doctor was trying to get my levels to the perfect level. In January of 2012 my levels were perfect. There after many doctor visits and blood tests to get to that point.
Yes! Levels are good, maybe I'll start losing weight! During this time my husband and I were trying to conceive. In February (about 1 month out) I found out I was pregnant. I was around 240 lbs when I found out we were pregnant.
This was the night, February 25, 2012 - who has a picture of the exact night you conceived?
I do by accident and well Facebook! We were at dinner for Denver Restaurant Week.
We went on a "babymoon" cruise right before the cut off to travel. Nice little trip to the Caribbean, even though I was so careful to constantly wash and sanitize my hands I still got sick.
Cruise about 4 months pregnant
Baby Shower - October 2012
January 2014
Off and on since the birth of my daughter, I've been trying to lose weight. I lose a few pounds and then gain it right back. I've tried multiple diets since and I am just ready to have the gastric bypass and hope that this is the answer. I've thought about having this surgery for years!! Like I said, I've been overweight since I was a kid and I want to inspire my daughter to be healthy too and be able to keep up with her.
My Sweet Morgan!
So that brings me to 2015! Last year in October I decided enough was enough, I talked to my doctor about the possibility of having weight loss surgery.
