One year ago today I had WLS
And it's changed my life in ways I couldn't even comprehend a year ago. I've lost over 100 lbs. My blood sugar is in the normal range without any medication. (I used to take 5 shots and 5 pills every day!) I take 2 meds now instead of 15. I graduated from a two year degree program and will be working towards a bachelor's degree in the fall. After many years on social security disability, I got a full-time job that I love. I feel great. No complications. No problems. My weight loss did slow pretty quickly. I got 5 solid months, and then it sort of trickled to 3 lbs a month. But it's been a consistant 3 lbs a month, and I'm still going in the right direction. I still need to lose at least 40 lbs, - 62 to have a normal BMI. The biggest change? Assertiveness and self-esteem. I feel good about myself for the first time in a long time. I can go out in public and blend in. People aren't rude to me. That goes a long way to making a person feel good about themselves. I highlighted my hair. Got contact lenses. I'm wearing nice clothes. I've got a major issue with hanging skin around my middle. Hopefully I can figure out how to get the money together for my 20% of the surgery cost. That's the only negative. 99.9% of the experience has been positive. Life is good, and that's what it's all about.
Joanna
Joanna
High354/consult321/pre-op297.6/post-op310.6/current209.2/goal147
You'll never leave where you are until you decide where you'd rather be.
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