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Saturday, July 28, 2007
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
New Challenges
Wow! It's only Wednesday but it has already been a long week!!! We just got done with Rugby lessons at the Corps. The kids are having a good time learning a new sport - I am finding it very interesting myself, I have a nephew that is a good player but I have never actually seen a game.
I went to the second plastic surgeon today. These appointments in themselves are traumatic and then they tell you how much it will all cost - $12,450.00 approximately - for the 9 hour surgery, yes, I said nine hours. It kind of scares me to think I'll be under for that long but my regular doctor said that eventually the excess skin could start causing other problems itself so it is best to have it removed.
He did say that I could start walking on the treadmill in 3 or four weeks but would have to wait the whole 60 days to start doing any upper body work. Then about another month before we can aggressively begin working the arms and belly.
Pray for me that I'll figure out how to get the money to do this in the time table that works for me. I'd like to schedule it for late October - I want to run the 5k Tour de Cure before I have the surgery. That will give me eight months before moves come out and by then the transformation should be complete. We'll see what God has in store - He has brought me this far for a purpose and I believe He will bring it all to pass in His own time and way.
I am enjoying some vacation time and I went and enrolled in Biology and Anatomy and Physiology 1 to help me with my personal training certification. Other than worrying about Corps finances and Dr. visits I have actually tried to enjoy myself and not do anything stressful although I have found that its not really things that stress me out but rather I let PEOPLE stress me out. We ALL need to slow down and realize that God has everything under control and its not all about us anyway.
Since this college class that I'm going to starts on the 20th I won't get to go to Bible Conference this year. I really couldn't miss that much time from the gym right now anyway - not till after October - I've got to lose as much as I can before the Surgery.
Blessings to all! Kari
I went to the second plastic surgeon today. These appointments in themselves are traumatic and then they tell you how much it will all cost - $12,450.00 approximately - for the 9 hour surgery, yes, I said nine hours. It kind of scares me to think I'll be under for that long but my regular doctor said that eventually the excess skin could start causing other problems itself so it is best to have it removed.
He did say that I could start walking on the treadmill in 3 or four weeks but would have to wait the whole 60 days to start doing any upper body work. Then about another month before we can aggressively begin working the arms and belly.
Pray for me that I'll figure out how to get the money to do this in the time table that works for me. I'd like to schedule it for late October - I want to run the 5k Tour de Cure before I have the surgery. That will give me eight months before moves come out and by then the transformation should be complete. We'll see what God has in store - He has brought me this far for a purpose and I believe He will bring it all to pass in His own time and way.
I am enjoying some vacation time and I went and enrolled in Biology and Anatomy and Physiology 1 to help me with my personal training certification. Other than worrying about Corps finances and Dr. visits I have actually tried to enjoy myself and not do anything stressful although I have found that its not really things that stress me out but rather I let PEOPLE stress me out. We ALL need to slow down and realize that God has everything under control and its not all about us anyway.
Since this college class that I'm going to starts on the 20th I won't get to go to Bible Conference this year. I really couldn't miss that much time from the gym right now anyway - not till after October - I've got to lose as much as I can before the Surgery.
Blessings to all! Kari
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Breaking News!
Well, as of Friday, July 20, 2007 my weight went to under 200. So to celebrate last night we went to the Gap and I bought a size 12 jeans - yes, I said a size 12! From a 32 to a 12! I still have 35 more pounds to lose but I feel better since these five pounds were so hard to lose. And I know I'll still fluctuate a little around this mark for a few weeks but it was still great to get to this point. We also went to see Hairspray - a very funny movie. John Travolta as a huge fat mother is a hoot! Yes, Friday was a good day.
I did go to a plastic surgeon this week to talk about skin removal - probably one of the most tramatic moments of my life. I went to the gym after the appointment and a friend asked how it went - I almost burst into tears for no appearant reason - he quickly changed the subject. How women can go into those places and pop theair boobs out and say "I don't like these, can you fix them?" I'll never know. Anyway, the cost will be $8600.00 to get the arms and stomach done. And unless it's covered by insurance you have to pay 100% up front. Not sure where I'll get that kind of money.
I'll let everyone know how things progress. I have another plastic surgeon appointment this week so we'll see how this goes.
Love to all! Kari
I did go to a plastic surgeon this week to talk about skin removal - probably one of the most tramatic moments of my life. I went to the gym after the appointment and a friend asked how it went - I almost burst into tears for no appearant reason - he quickly changed the subject. How women can go into those places and pop theair boobs out and say "I don't like these, can you fix them?" I'll never know. Anyway, the cost will be $8600.00 to get the arms and stomach done. And unless it's covered by insurance you have to pay 100% up front. Not sure where I'll get that kind of money.
I'll let everyone know how things progress. I have another plastic surgeon appointment this week so we'll see how this goes.
Love to all! Kari
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Friday the 13th takes on a whole new meaning!!!
Hey everyone! I can't believe all the things going on in my life right now! Wow! God is good!
Friday was a long day! Every employee complained about something but then it was Friday the 13th. I was suposed to be on vacation but had to listen to complaints anyway! UGH!
Also, my trainer decided to be cute and had me do Javorek's Friday the 13th dumbbell complex for my workout. 13 exercises, 13 times each then go through it 3 times - I only had time to make it through twice. Wow was it ever hard! Ryan, had Hank do it during his personal training too. Saturday Hank and I bought woke up with a nice little gift from Ryan - extremely sore muscles!!!!!! We laughed at each other all day Saturday and I must say it still hurts today. It makes you feel like you've done something though! I really do like the harder workouts - I like the challenge. I want to start doing some heavier lifting soon - I think I'm ready but then it's not really up to me.
Good services today. Smooth, pleasant and unrushed.
Love to all! Kari
Friday was a long day! Every employee complained about something but then it was Friday the 13th. I was suposed to be on vacation but had to listen to complaints anyway! UGH!
Also, my trainer decided to be cute and had me do Javorek's Friday the 13th dumbbell complex for my workout. 13 exercises, 13 times each then go through it 3 times - I only had time to make it through twice. Wow was it ever hard! Ryan, had Hank do it during his personal training too. Saturday Hank and I bought woke up with a nice little gift from Ryan - extremely sore muscles!!!!!! We laughed at each other all day Saturday and I must say it still hurts today. It makes you feel like you've done something though! I really do like the harder workouts - I like the challenge. I want to start doing some heavier lifting soon - I think I'm ready but then it's not really up to me.
Good services today. Smooth, pleasant and unrushed.
Love to all! Kari
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Still loving it!
My team had a great workout today! I'm gonna be sore tomorrow but a good sore! I love knowing I've done something and the pain only means gain. I'm checking with some plastic surgeons about skin removal so I want to have good muscles built up for the time that I'll have to stay out of the gym.
I wonder - will they have gyms in heaven? I actually like working out and I'm still fat and I know alot of skinny people that love it too so mybe for us they'll be one.=-D
I decided to go to Family camp after all this weekend. I wasn't but I want to see conservatory graduation so I will.
And to put all rumors out of the way I have not resigned nor do I intend to. I love the Army and am called to serve as an Officer - my calling has not ceased just because I want to have some plastic surgery and deal with some other health issues. As I have said before if you are my friend then pray for me and if you are not then please keep your mouth shut.
I hope your week is going as well as mine has started off. God is good even in the storms of life.
Blessings to all! Love, Kari
I wonder - will they have gyms in heaven? I actually like working out and I'm still fat and I know alot of skinny people that love it too so mybe for us they'll be one.=-D
I decided to go to Family camp after all this weekend. I wasn't but I want to see conservatory graduation so I will.
And to put all rumors out of the way I have not resigned nor do I intend to. I love the Army and am called to serve as an Officer - my calling has not ceased just because I want to have some plastic surgery and deal with some other health issues. As I have said before if you are my friend then pray for me and if you are not then please keep your mouth shut.
I hope your week is going as well as mine has started off. God is good even in the storms of life.
Blessings to all! Love, Kari
Sunday, July 1, 2007
It is done.
Well, I talked to the new Area Commanders on Thursday evening and this morning the DC has shown up for worship and I will speak to them after Church. I really feel I am doing the right thing by telling them the issues I am having. I hope it doesn't come back to bite me later. Lord, work it all out. I have felt better the last couple of days than I have in quite some time so in that I am confident that the Lord is leading me to take these steps. I love the Army and want to be able to give it my best and today I am seeking for that best. Pray for me be ye a friend forget me if ye be a foe. In feast or famine I WILL praise Him.
Love to all! Kari
Love to all! Kari
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