Three Years Since My RNY

Monica P.
on 7/19/10 4:20 am, edited 7/19/10 4:49 am - Long Beach, CA

Hard to believe it's only been three years, it feels like so much longer! On this day three years ago I was in surgery having my insides rerouted. It was a long road just to get to surgery. I fought my insurance company hired an attorney, won my case, then I had surgery, recovered, and lost 110 pounds.

But that was just the beginning! I began to walk, then run, then I became a new person. Along the way I earned my college degree, seen many boyfriends come and go, completed four half marathons, and countless 5k races. Last summer I had plastic surgery to remove the excess skin from my torso. I've been in therapy, I've danced, learned how to surf, made so many new friends, traveled the world, and so much more...

In many ways my life began three years ago today. No longer do I live with high blood pressure, pain in my lower back or the risk of diabetes. I'm sure that I have added years to my life by shedding the extra pounds. Despite all the victories and milestones the journey has also had it's low points. My relationships with my family has changed as I became a different person. I had to end friendships that realized were no good for me. I've had to keep an eye on my drinking because the road to a new addiction can be a slippery one. I spent a little time in therapy to help me adjust to this new life. I still hear my inner-fat girl in my head...she pushes me to eat, to snack, to be lazy and I realize now that I will battle weight until the day I die. The RNY is not a cure-all, it's only the beginning of the journey.

One thing that I know for sure is that because of this community I have been blessed with so many new friends. There's too many to count! My angels Lori C., and Shelly J., Jean, Naomi and auntie Diane, there's the old-time veterans like Stacie S., Marta, and Helen, Gus, Anna, Monica W. and Michelle. The crazy running fiends Kevin, Kirsten, and Kim., my dragon-slayer friends Heather and and Nikki... and oh so many many more...this journey would have been nearly impossible without you!!!

Now if you are going to win any battle you have to do one thing. You have to make the mind run the body. Never let the body tell the mind what to do. The body will always give up. It is always tired in the morning, noon, and night. But the body is never tired if the mind is not tired."
- George S. Patton, U.S. Army General, 1912 Olympian

Ms Shell
on 7/19/10 5:20 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

You are just ******G awesome and I'm glad now you KNOW it!

Ms Shell

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

Monica P.
on 7/22/10 1:46 pm - Long Beach, CA

RNY on 07/19/07 with

Thank you my friend, you're pretty kick-ass yourself. :D

Now if you are going to win any battle you have to do one thing. You have to make the mind run the body. Never let the body tell the mind what to do. The body will always give up. It is always tired in the morning, noon, and night. But the body is never tired if the mind is not tired."
- George S. Patton, U.S. Army General, 1912 Olympian

Mommy_AIC
on 7/19/10 6:07 am

Monica,

seeing you at the Nor cal lunch last year was an inspiration to me. Keep up the great work. we all need to see that there is life after WLS.

D~
reached goal ~ its all about maintaining now!

Monica P.
on 7/22/10 1:48 pm - Long Beach, CA

RNY on 07/19/07 with

Wow, thank you! That was a great time, you nor cal people know how to have fun, I got to make it back up that way soon.

Now if you are going to win any battle you have to do one thing. You have to make the mind run the body. Never let the body tell the mind what to do. The body will always give up. It is always tired in the morning, noon, and night. But the body is never tired if the mind is not tired."
- George S. Patton, U.S. Army General, 1912 Olympian

Kristy T.
on 7/19/10 7:40 am - Stockton, CA

RNY on 08/03/04

congratulations! You've come a long way! I'm glad that you're doing so well!

Keep up the good work!

Monica P.
on 7/22/10 1:54 pm - Long Beach, CA

RNY on 07/19/07 with

Thanks!!!

Now if you are going to win any battle you have to do one thing. You have to make the mind run the body. Never let the body tell the mind what to do. The body will always give up. It is always tired in the morning, noon, and night. But the body is never tired if the mind is not tired."
- George S. Patton, U.S. Army General, 1912 Olympian

puddin2day
on 7/19/10 8:43 am - Los Angeles, CA

RNY on 08/15/06

How did that Virginia Slims ad go? Ahhhh Yes, now I remember, "You've come a long way, Baby."

Congratulations to your many successes and tenacity.

You are an inspiration to many (me included) here on the boards.

Keep up the great work and Happy Surgiversery!

Kimmie

Without struggle, there is no progress.

Monica P.
on 7/22/10 1:59 pm - Long Beach, CA

RNY on 07/19/07 with

Kimmie! How the hell are you girl!?!?!? We both have come a long way baby!

Now if you are going to win any battle you have to do one thing. You have to make the mind run the body. Never let the body tell the mind what to do. The body will always give up. It is always tired in the morning, noon, and night. But the body is never tired if the mind is not tired."
- George S. Patton, U.S. Army General, 1912 Olympian

madame_butterfly
on 7/19/10 11:00 am - Where the Sun Shines, CA

RNY on 11/13/06

Happy Surgiversery! Congratulations on a path well traveled... you've worked hard for every inch and pound. Blood sweat and tears... Keep strong and live your best life!

I'm so very proud of you! Keep fighting for your dreams! You are truly an inspiration... hope you know it!!!

(((hugs))) Kim

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