Reflections on a 2 year journey.
I never imagined that having my anatomy changed would change so many other things in my life. I started off at 327.5lbs and within, what now seems like minutes, life started to change. I was losing weight, I became visible to the world and more importantly I became visible to myself.
In the last two years, I had lost 152.5lbs(I recently have gained about 10 because I am now almost 5 months pregnant.) I started a support group for WLS patients, that has grown to 3 chapters across Connecticut. I became more confident and self assured. My attitude about my world and the world around me started to change. I can not only walk, but run with my children. I can walk into a room with confidence that I can sit where ever I chose and not have to worry about whether I'll fit in the seat or even the terrifying thought of breaking it. I can go into a store and pretty much know that I will find something that not only fits but that I love and feel great about. I can have love making marathons with my husband again and enjoy the intimacy we once had shared, as a the young couple we are.
WLS has become such a natural part of my life that I don't even think about it anymore. The words "I had weight loss surgery" roll off my tongue as easly as my name. It is just a part of who I am and what it means to be me. So much so, that I almost forgot that 2 years ago today I started my life again, because I've been living so much, it's hard to believe that I was once very much spiritually and emotionally dead.
I have to say thank you to all those who have helped me get to where I am today. There are too many to mention, but you know who you are. You have helped me walk this journey and have guided me when I strayed. You will all hold a special place in my heart.
Peace and love to all on this journey. MUAH!
