Kelly K's Surgery Page Surgery Date: 08 / 06 / 2007   Bristow, VA Print Kelly's Card Click Here to Post Your Comment 02/10/08 05:29 PM Hi Joe, Reviewing Kelly's profile again has helped me feel a little closer to her and a little closer to you. I can only seem to reiterate again that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know your world has stopped. You've been plugging away for months now. Just keep drawing in one breath after the other, then continure to put one foot in front of the other. Thank you for staying in touch with the DS community through the long haul. ~Liz~     — Liz J 02/10/08 05:23 PM I am so very sorry. So very sorry. Dianne     — LadyDi 9 02/10/08 11:10 AM Joe - Words cannot express how very sad I am for your loss. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Kelly touched all our lives and will be dearly missed. May the incredible love the two of you shared be with you forever. Lori D     — Jenkatmom L 02/10/08 10:34 AM Joe, my prayers are with you and the family during this sorrowful time. Chris     — CrazyLady L 02/10/08 09:48 AM I am so sorry to hear about your wife Joe. My prayers are with you and your family.     — Leslie B 02/10/08 09:48 AM I am so sorry to hear about your wife Joe. My prayers are with you and your family.     — Leslie B 02/09/08 11:14 PM Still wondering "why"...Joe, I am so sorry for your loss!!! May Kelly walk streets of gold now and every day until you meet again. God bless you and your family.     — Diamond G 02/09/08 09:17 PM My heart is aching for you today, Kelly and Joe. Words escape me as I look for the right thing to say to you now that Kelly has passed on. Please know that you were loved Kelly, and that you are loved as well, Joe. You both hold a special place in my heart, and I wish I could turn back time for the two of you. All of my love, Lori     — Lori B 02/09/08 09:17 PM My heart is aching for you today, Kelly and Joe. Words escape me as I look for the right thing to say to you now that Kelly has passed on. Please know that you were loved Kelly, and that you are loved as well, Joe. You both hold a special place in my heart, and I wish I could turn back time for the two of you. All of my love, Lori     — Lori B 02/09/08 08:57 PM I know Kelly is at peace now. But, my heart is still breaking for you and her family. My condolences to all, Joe. I will keep you in my prayers, as I have done all along. *Hugs* ... Debbie King.     — Deborah K 02/09/08 08:57 PM I know Kelly is at peace now. But, my heart is still breaking for you and her family. My condolences to all, Joe. I will keep you in my prayers, as I have done all along. *Hugs* ... Debbie King.     — Deborah K 02/09/08 04:38 PM Many thoughts and prayers with your family.     — Samantha G 02/09/08 01:28 PM I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.     — Susan H 02/09/08 10:35 AM I am so sorry to hear of Kelly's passing. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time. -- Tami     — Tami . 02/09/08 10:25 AM Rest peacefully and know that your family and friends will miss you. You touched more people than you will ever know.     — Karen W 02/09/08 10:25 AM Rest peacefully and know that your family and friends will miss you. You touched more people than you will ever know.     — Karen W 02/09/08 09:37 AM Kelly K - If I didn't know anything else about you, I know you were a fighter. Now you can rest. Now you are at peace. You are a true angel and you will be missed.     — Tiffany G 02/09/08 08:57 AM Goodbye Kelly. You will be missed.     — Frozen P 02/09/08 06:10 AM She had the spirit of a hundred hearts and a hundred more are breaking today at the loss of her. ----goodkel     — Kelly L 02/09/08 06:10 AM She had the spirit of a hundred hearts and a hundred more are breaking today at the loss of her. ----goodkel     — Kelly L 02/09/08 02:13 AM Goodbye Dear Kelly... You will be missed.     — Jj W 08/24/07 05:03 PM Kelly, Ive been praying for you every day. I know you will be out of the hospital in no time anf here with us. Huge Hugs-Amy     — Amy G 08/06/07 11:26 AM Thinking of you today, Kelly and sending much love! Best wishes for a non-eventful surgery and smooth recovery. Savin' your seat SwitchSistah!     — LeaAnn J 08/06/07 08:31 AM Prayers for a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery. May the peace that passes understanding surround you now and in the weeks ahead. Hugs. Sandy     — Samaro . 08/06/07 08:25 AM My motto for the day "THIRD TIMES A CHARM!" -your going to do it girl!     — Jenny G 08/05/07 09:00 PM Kelly, may God be with you, your family, your surgeon, and the medical team tomorrow. Your life is about to change in so many amazing ways! I am very excited for you and the journey you are beginning. _Jeanie     — Jeanie . 08/05/07 09:00 PM Kelly, may God be with you, your family, your surgeon, and the medical team tomorrow. Your life is about to change in so many amazing ways! I am very excited for you and the journey you are beginning. _Jeanie     — Jeanie . 08/05/07 08:44 PM Congratulations on your surgery tomorrow, Kelly. You are in my thoughts and prayers for a successful and uneventful surgery. You will do GREAT! See you on the bench.     — The New & Still Impr R 08/05/07 06:39 PM Congratulations on your upcoming surgery - you will be in my thoughts and prayers! Tanya     — Tanya R 08/05/07 07:19 AM Kelly, Ahh...your day is here again, and this one's gonna stick!! Three times is a charm and I know everything's going to go your way this time. You're such a sweet person, you'll be missed around the boards while you recover in the hospital. Please update us when you feel up to it! You are very loved here, Kelly. So glad you're a part of our community! Hugs, Lori     — Lori B 08/04/07 09:58 PM Kelly, Wishing you smooth sailing through surgery and on to a speedy recovery!     — Stefanie P 08/04/07 09:43 PM Kelly you know I am pulling for you. Prayers coming your way for an uneventful surgery and a complication free recovery.     — Jo W 08/04/07 08:32 PM Our prayers and thoughts are with you, not just on Monday, but in the days and weeks to come as you become the new you!! God Bless you and may you feel all of our hugs in and out of the OR!!! You are gonna do great!     — Stephanie S 08/04/07 02:10 PM Wow Kelly. Now it is finally time for you to shine. Here we go up the hill, but you will do great. Can't wait to see your results.     — Karen W 08/01/07 10:18 AM Kelly, You have waited a long time for this surgery and have done your homework. Your faith is strong and it is going to be just fine. Just a few more days until you are on the bench with the rest of us. Saving a place for you next to me! Dianne from FL     — LadyDi 9 08/01/07 09:58 AM Hi Kelly, It isn't lo9ng now. My thoughts and prayers are with you. -Angela     — Angela P 07/29/07 03:47 AM Kelly, wishing you a successful uneventful surgery and to let you know you will be in my thoughts and prayers!     — Karen E 07/26/07 07:34 PM Think of us when you enter the OR. It'll help to feel us all behind you.     — A A 07/26/07 07:34 PM Think of us when you enter the OR. It'll help to feel us all behind you.     — A A 07/12/07 05:53 AM You are about to enter a journey for a lifetime. It isn't a journey that is always simple and without bumps in the road but it is a journey that will leave you feeling like you have been reborn. Remember the key ingredients to success are: water, walking, protein. Walk as much as you can without overdoing it to help with healing and soreness and sip water as often as you can to help with weight loss and to keep you hydrated. Do as your surgeon and nutritionist suggests and you will be fine in no time. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. JudyB     — Judy B 07/11/07 06:33 PM Best wishes on your upcoming surgery. I know you are having mixed feelings and emotions, but remember this is for YOU!! And you will do fine. Looking forward to seeing you on the loosing side, keep us updated. Hugsss....     — Miss P 07/11/07 06:07 PM Happy Upcoming Surgery Day to you !! Much respect is to be given to you !! Many people do not get the chance nor do they have the courage to stand up and have this most life saving surgery ... You are about to embark on a journey unlike any other . There will be days you feel a failure .. your not .. these are just do over day's . There will be wow moment days .. where you are on top of the world ... My only advices to you are this .. Keep it real .. this is not rocket science .. but it is a daily health managment on your part . Stay positive .. make each day about you .. it has to be for the first 18 months .. in order to be successful . Love yourself no matter what . Look in the mirror each day and love who you are .. this surgery does not fix our hearts .. but it does offer a tool to get us healty ... I wish you nothing but sweet success .. know that you are loved and many people are routing for you ! ... Best wishes .. and here is to a long healthy life !! Natalie — Tinkerbella *Believe*     — ~~Sweet T 07/03/07 07:28 AM Kelly/Joe, I hope all is going well. You are in my prayers and thoughts everyday. Please post as soon as someone is able to keep us informed on Kelly's status. Take care and god bless. Michele     — Michele S. 07/01/07 08:43 AM Sending my prayers for a SAFE and SPEEDY recovery!!! Save a spot on the bench for me. See ya there on the 5th.     — Maria H 06/29/07 06:28 PM Things finally improved! After opting to take her slowly down off of the vent, they were able to succeed in getting Kelly off the ventilator at about 6:30pm this evening (6/29). Dr. Peters came in to discuss things with her and said he is leaving everything up to the pulmonologist to determine if this is a show-stopper. After initial talks, they seem to think that the slow approach will be the best method to take her off the vent and Dr. Peters, at least, is still up for doing the surgery. They are keeping Kelly overnight (so much for a 15-minute procedure!) and they will all discuss things further tomorrow. Stay tuned!     — Kelly K. 06/29/07 10:30 AM Kelly's husband, Joe, here... Just wanted to post an update on her surgery. She went in this morning to have the filter that Dr. Peters recommended she get to avoid possible clot issues. Unfortunately, things did not go well... They had problems with the controlled sedation and had to go deeper. This led them to put her on a tube/vent to do the procedure. Very bad! When they tried to remove the tube after surgery, her SAT level dropped to 76. They've been forced to leave her vented and heavily sedated to keep her calm and under control. For those who may not know, being put on a ventilator is one of her worst fears - there is always a concern that she won't come off it easily, as has proven to be the case. They are hopeful that they can drop her off the oxygen slowly and possibly try to remove the tube later today. Part of this is likely a result of the sarcoidosis. Pending the review of her situation by the pulmonologist, her DS surgery may be cancelled because of the risk. I'll try to post another udpate later. Not foreseeing this, we had brought our puppy along on the trip and I've got to juggle taking care of him as well as going to be with Kelly. If anyone who's local to the Residence Inn in Dickson City knows of a good last-minute dog sitter, please let me know - (cell - 703.395.5497). I may not be able to take your call immediately, but I'll try to get back to you when I can. For the moment, I'm going to check with the PetSmart that is just up the hill from the hotel. Thanks in advance for your support and prayers for Kelly. Joe     — Kelly K. 06/29/07 08:15 AM Monday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench! ~ Judy     — Judy A 06/28/07 08:39 PM Kelly You are gonna do great and be a switch sistah and encourage the rest of us until we can join you on the losers bench. I will be praying for you to have an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery.     — Jo W 06/28/07 07:43 PM Hey Kelly! I'm thinking of you and praying for you! You'll do great and you'll be sliding down the scale like a pro. Love Dennie     — Dennie E 06/28/07 10:40 AM Kelly wishing you all the best with your upcoming surgery! Jen R     — Jen R 06/28/07 10:26 AM Kelly, I'm rootin' for you girl! Hang in there. You are almost there. I am looking forward to a great report after your surgery. Blessings, Caroline     — C R G 06/28/07 09:35 AM You are in my thoughts for a picture perfect surgery & smooth recovery. Smooches.     — Isha F 06/28/07 08:56 AM Hang in there Kelly it won't be long now. Just know that you are not alone we are all with you in thought. We will all be sending you good thoughts and prayers and swinging a few chickens too. Keep the faith girl. Sheila     — Sheila F 06/28/07 07:37 AM Kelly, Wishing you all the best on your upcoming surgery, we're going to be switch siblings by 9 days! I am looking forward to going through the process with you! You will be in my thoughts on the 2nd and we'll have to catch up with one another when we're both back up to snuff! Can you believe that your turn is FINALLY here? I'm SO happy for you! Love, Lori     — Lori B 06/28/07 07:20 AM Kelly- Chins up my girl! There you are in fabulous Scranton. Foot loose and fancy free! I hope that your surgery goes well next week and that you have a smooth and easy recovery. You are in my heart and prayers. Remember you are not going into that surgical suite alone -- you will carry with you the hopes, prayers and well wishes of many, many people. ~~ Red     — Red H 06/28/07 07:13 AM Kelly, It won't be long until you're on the bench with the rest of us. Congratulations on your upcoming surgery, and may you have a speedy recovery! Good luck! Lisa     — Lisa S 06/28/07 04:53 AM Hi Kelly, just a note to let you know you're in my prayers, I'm sure you'll do great and soon be on the losing side so I'm saving you a spot on the losers bench. Keep your chin up, it'll be over with before you even know it! :-)     — Debbie B 06/27/07 12:35 PM Kelly, I take it that your surgery is a go since you have not post since going to Scranton, I hope that your surgery is without complications, and that your recovery swift. I am waiting patiently for your arrival as a switch-Sister, and we are keeping the bench warm for you(smile). Bon Courage! -Maryama     — Maryama S 06/27/07 12:35 PM Kelly, I take it that your surgery is a go since you have not post since going to Scranton, I hope that your surgery is without complications, and that your recovery swift. I am waiting patiently for your arrival as a switch-Sister, and we are keeping the bench warm for you(smile). Bon Courage! -Maryama     — Maryama S 06/19/07 08:23 PM Kelly K, Have the Greatest Switch Ever on the 2nd!! I’m just dropping by to let you know that there’s a huge crowd of strangers out here pulling for you and holding you in our prayers. May you have a famously successful surgery and a record-breaking recovery! Hurry home soon and start walking away from the pounds and into your new life!! Best Wishes-     — Dx E 06/19/07 04:56 PM Kelly, I will be keeping you - my super special switch sister who shares my surgery date - in my thoughts and prayers much, dear one! '"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.'" Numbers 6:24-26 Love, dina     — Dina M 03/09/05 06:16 PM Hi Ro, Thanks for the post. I was diagnosed with Graves Disease about 10 years ago. I became really hyperthyroid and the only option was to destroy my thyroid. Once that was done, I gained over 140 pounds in 5 years. I have since struggled to lose the weight. I've tried all the 'home remedies' and such to lose the weight and jumpstart my metabolism and nothing seems to help. I've been able to lose about 60 pounds but I'm stuck again. I'll check into the book you mentioned. I'm also curious if WLS works for people like me with no thyroid. Thanks! Kelly     — Kelly K. 03/09/05 09:50 AM Hey Kelly.. I somehow stumbled onto your profile and saw that you have thyroid issues - no thyroid even? Wasn't sure, but I am hypothyroid. My sister gave me a great book recently, called 'The Thyroid Diet' by Mary J. Shomon. It's been really interesting, and speaks a lot (maybe too much) to the fact that conventional medicine for thyroid hormone replacement is often ineffective, which is something I've long suspected as my meds never seem to be right. It gives some useful (and some over the top) suggestions on alternative therapies, and foods we can eat to enhance our thyroid hormone production. May be worth checking out! Best of luck to you.. Ro     — Ro M 11/04/04 06:43 PM Thanks Dame!!! How great that you should post to my surgery page. Your profile was a big part of my decision to proceed with surgery. You did a great job of giving the good, bad and ugly of WLS. It helped me to make an informed decision. Thanks for updating your profile so regularly. :)     — Kelly K.