My WLS Journey
I started my journey on 10/06/03 with a open RNY. I am a Type II diabetic and was on 2 different insulin shots twice a day and pills to control my diabetes. I also suffered from severe sleep apnea. I also have neuropathy in my feet which with the excess weight prevented me from even walking through a store.
I weighed in on the day of surgery at 354 pounds. I am currently at 210 and still losing but slower.
I am no longer on any insulin or drugs to control my diabetes. I no longer suffer from sleep apnea. I have loads of energy and can do way more walking. I even can work in my shed on my tractor, I don't have to depend on my teen-age son to do the work for me.
I feel 150% better than I did a year ago. I did find something that has helped me along the way;I now have a new hobby-cooking and am good at it. I eat most everything that I want in way smaller portions. I choose not to eat junk food/candy. I choose to eat healthy food. I have developed a strong love of really spicey foods and am munching on a piece of my own Habenero chile flavored beef jerky.
If a dedicated couch potato can do this life style change then anybody can.
Just wanted to say this and to say Hi to everyone. Keep plugging away and you will get there.
Lester
Lester, just read your post. What an inspiration you are to all of us!!! Keep up the great attitude and you will go far. Isn't it so wonderful not to take diabetic meds any more. I am so thankful for this blessing of weight loss surgery as well. May you enjoy every minute of your journey. Take care and God bless you.
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