What is one of the biggest changes????

I was just sitting here thinking how much things have changed for me in the last 4 years.  I would just love to know how life has changed for you all.

One of the biggest changes in my life is I am happy.  Few days now are riddled with unhappiness.  Another change is that I feel great!!!!  Also, I came off 3 medications and learned to eat correctly.  This has allowed me to open up to others, which I would have never done as an obese person.  I love talking to and being around other people now.  I could go on and on...but I guess I will hush LOL.  What has changed with you????

This was a major attitude adjustment for me. I am not as judgemental toward others. I feel better about myself and although I still see the "fat" person when I look in the mirror. I know there are a lot of others who have the same feelings and outlook I have. I don't feel as alone. Overall I think it's I'm not in hiding now. Where I used to be a wall flower I can go out and shine now.It will be real interesting to see how everybody answers this question. Love, Mary

First--being that I am only six months out--I have a long way to go.

But to answer your question at this particular point--It has given me my life back.  I think my story is on my profile (I will have to look)  450 pounds--housebound, barely able to walk on a cane--no social interaction with anyone except DW--miserable just existing and thinking a lot that dying would not be so bad.

Now I can go out by myself, drive, walk without a cane, do some exercise, totally off diabetic medicine, blood pressure controlled (still some meds)--and I could go on and on but I will also stop--LOL.

I got to become acquainted with you, Mary, and lots of other wonderful "fat " people.  That has given Brenda and me great friends and now wonderful neighbors.  I have come off numerous meds and can do much more than before.  I suppose the one BIG change is that I am alive.  Without the surgery I would have been long gone from this world.

Since December 31, 2003 I have been a "postor child" for WLS.  I have had virtually no problems outside the normal dumping and etc. usually because of eating wrong.  However, this surgery is not like others where you get well and go on with life.  WLS is always with you.  Two weeks ago I ate some steak by itself and got a piece lodged in the opening coming out of my pouch.  Nothing would go either way.  I even vomited up saliva after a time.  I was not in pain but I could feel it so I knew where it was.  I tuffed it out all night and went to the ER on Monday morning.  They called in a gastro doctor who went in and removed the blockage.  I was fine immediately after I woke up.  So you see one can never become complacient.

Glenn 

Hi Carmen,  I have changed too not just my weight, I am alive, I can run, jump, tie my shoes, keep up with kids,wear a smaller size clothes,a dress or skirt to church, the only thing is my hair is thin, but thats ok. Still take 3 med. for my heart.  I am out going I love to GO! Love my little car.  I am JUST BLESSED  118 lbs LESS of ME! Love Life! Froggy

Ellen. I had a meeting to go to in Birmingham Sunday after church and when I went thru Cleveland your little green bug was sitting at church. I think this was Homecoming Sunday wasn't it. I waved at it and blew it a kiss. It was about 12:30 I thought about stopping and eating lunch with your church. I wanted some of your nanner pudding. But I knew if I stopped I'd never make it to my meeting. But I did think of you. Love, Mary

Even at my biggest, I was confident and did the best with what I had.  Now, however, I am beginning to feel sexy again, and I am loving being able to shop wherever I want!  I just wish my hair would stop falling out!!  I swear the last 5 lbs I've lost is hair!  I can run on the treadmill, and I can bounce up and down the stairs when I could barely walk down them before.  I have never looked back and can't wait for the remainder of the journey!!  Most importantly though, I've made some great friends on this site!

Kim

What has changed for me?

I have a HUGE group of OH family I love & adore!
My PRODUCTIVITY!!!!  What do I mean?  I get SO MUCH MORE DONE in 24 hours! 
(Because I am not tired all of time!)

Food is not controlling me.  I eat to live - I don't live to eat. 

I "feel" beautiful.  There are days I don't...but, they are few.

I love getting dressed in the morning, finding something to wear for I know my clothes will fit and not all be the color black.

I love going places, especially dressing up, with my handsome husband! 

I could go on & on...(no, really, I could!), but I won't!  lol
I just feel SO BLESSED! 

hi Carmen i'am 4 years out i live in hell.i need someone to pray for me.