4 year Anniversary
Yesterday was my 4 year anniversary. I have lost 170lbs. I got married last summer. Started a new job, & have a new home. I hadn't logged onto this site in almost 3 years - and I got my "Happy Anniversary" email from OH in my inbox this morning - perfect timing. I have "fallen off the wagon. All the things I vowed I would never do, I am doing. I haven't excercised in about 8 months. I eat way to much and way to many carbs. I have gained about 25lbs in the last 6-8 months. But - I have realized I still have this tool - my pouch! All I have to do is use it the way it was meant to be used. It's not the end of the world. 4 years out - I never dreamed my life would be the way it is...and I find myself dwelling on the negative. That is still the "obese Dawn". I fight with her everyday. I know many of you know exactly what I am talking about. 4 years - look how far we have all come - we should be very proud and hold our heads high! If we have gained some weight back, we know what it takes to get it off. We know - we have fought much harder battles and over come - we will over come this too!
Congratulations to everyone & Happy Anniversary to us all!!
Dawn, I remember you! It's so good to see you posting again! Those of us who are comfortable admitting our difficulties with food have voiced exactly the same struggles you are dealing with, so you are not alone! I'm starting to wonder - at least for me - that there must be some sort of fundamental root "false belief" about whether or not I am WORTHY of living a healthy, joyous life. I think I am "programmed" to undermine my own sense of worthiness, and so I hurt myself with food. I just don't believe, on some (unconscious) level that I am worth being good to myself, taking care of myself, living fully and passionately - though I try every single day with all my heart and soul. This is the only thing that makes sense to me. Please stick around, we all benefit from each other's support - whether we need it or give it on any given day. So good to hear from you. Reenie
Happy Anniversary Dawn!!
Welcome back to the board. I can certainly sympathize with your weight gain and dwelling on the negative......That's me too. But you are right in that it's not the end of the world and the "tool kit" is still there. I remind myself every day of what life was like before WLS. We are indeed so much better off now!! Take care and stay with us. There are lots of good and caring people here to help.
Mike
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