Two years ago.....
On May 1, 2009 I turned 44 years old AND had RNY surgery. I was 324 lbs and I was ready to commit to the changes needed to turn my life around. I had a great job, and a wonderful husband and family, and it was time to ensure that I could have the best shot at a long healthy life. After all, I was ONLY 44 and already didn't have my parents--both died young of OBESITY RELATED DISEASES.
Flash forward to May 2011. I now weigh 155 lbs and have for an entire year now. I've NEVER gone an entire year at the same weight! I am more physically fit now that I have ever been in my entire life. I have tons of energy and stamina and can do things I only dreamed of. I pinch myself every time I put on my size 6 jeans!
Technically, I'm overweight.....by 5 lbs. SO WHAT!! I am no longer obese and I can live happily with "overweight"!
There are many days that I feel like I've got the obesity "beat", but then I remember I'll always be obese, just in remission! I know that if I let my guard down and get sloppy or lazy, the lbs will creep back on.
I continue to rely on you, my WLS friends, to keep my grounded and keep me on course. I could not have done this without you!!
Kim
Flash forward to May 2011. I now weigh 155 lbs and have for an entire year now. I've NEVER gone an entire year at the same weight! I am more physically fit now that I have ever been in my entire life. I have tons of energy and stamina and can do things I only dreamed of. I pinch myself every time I put on my size 6 jeans!
Technically, I'm overweight.....by 5 lbs. SO WHAT!! I am no longer obese and I can live happily with "overweight"!
There are many days that I feel like I've got the obesity "beat", but then I remember I'll always be obese, just in remission! I know that if I let my guard down and get sloppy or lazy, the lbs will creep back on.
I continue to rely on you, my WLS friends, to keep my grounded and keep me on course. I could not have done this without you!!
Kim
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