Thankful...

Tonight I was at the store and saw a very large  older woman who looked very uncomfortable walking very slowly with a walker and came up to the register with 5 packs of depends.   I couldn't help but feel heartbreak for this woman without knowing her story.  I only mention this because of what it triggered within me...

What immediately came to mind is WoW.. last year at this time.. I could barely walk into a store (was so in pain and out of breath) and then would have to get into one of those driving carts to shop, how horrible I felt physically and how embarrassed I felt mentally...  It is hard to believe that in 11 months time I have gone from 385, so sick, on meds and barely able to move, live, etc... to 256, healthy, off all meds,able to exercise, dance, shop and live life with no problems.  

I still have a ways to go, but it can only get better, I don't want to go back to where I was ever!  A lot of the time I feel down but today I realized that I  am so thankful that I made the decision to have the RNY and so thankful that I have had the support of so many wonderful people on these boards that have become my friends!  Thanks All!

Just wanted to mention it!  Hugs!!

Jackie

Jackie,

I am so glad you posted to remind us 1) of what a wonderful accomplishment you've made on your journey so far.  You are rocking your RNY tool!!  and 2) just where we've all been and we should never forget those awkward and painful moments (both physical and emotional).

So glad to see you posting, I think it might be time for a new avatar pic for you (and me too, I'm working on it!).

Hugs and many thanks for your inspiring post.
Barb

 Jackie, that deserves a WOW and a !!!!!!!

You are doing great! I am so glad you shared this with us. Sometimes I really have the urge to tell people to have the WLS, but I really bite my tongue! I know they don't want a stranger coming up to them and giving them unasked for advice. Keep up the good work.

About feeling down, are you getting enough protein. I know when I don't have enough protein I start to feel down. Your body is also going through so many changes that could be a part of it too.

Take Care!

Jackie you are so right.  I am amazed at how many people I see that I say "I was you" in my head.  It is a humbling thing to have been given this tool that has changed our lives.  You are doing so great!  Keep up the work and post some new pics soon!