re: E is for

E is for exercise. I get a little angst if I don't exercise every day. Sometimes it is a full blown work out at the gym. Sometimes a bike ride. Sometimes just some sit-ups ( I'm up to 500 now). But my absolute favorite is and has always been the pool. Started with walking. Now I can do 60 laps of swimming and 30 backstoke laps. I am so energized when I'm done. All this and just a mere 2 yrs and 4 months ago I could barely walk. I was slowly dying and now I feel so alive. God bless WLS, the Dr's, my friends and family. ((HUGS)) Elissa

E is for energy....and let me tell you there is a lot more than what I started with. Its funny how you never really realize you are at your full potential when you are obese....You think you are just getting old but in reality its the weight slowing you down. I do so much now I get people telling me to sit and relax....I did that for so long that I am trying to make up the lost time with doing more I guess. And E is also for Elissa, the angel of many in the Delaware area! Thanks for being there for me! Hugs and Fleece Blankets Debbie

E is for Easy. This is the joke of the day. How many times have you heard someone say this was the Easy way out. I'm sorry but I found nothing easy about this surgery.I think it took another E- Effort. We all have put so much effort into making our dreams come true and making this surgery work for us. I still struggle everyday with making right choices. I know the consquences if I don't make every effort to do the right thing and thruthfully I don't like the consquences so I will put effort everyday to make wise choices. This last 14 months has been the best time of my life and I refuse to return to the person I once was. Even with all my complications I would take this journey over and repeat all the ups and downs in a split second. I have no regrets.I beleive this journey has made me a much stronger, healthier person and I can handle any hurtle that comes my way. Each hurtle makes me stronger and to put forth more effort. See all lighter. Joanne

E is for excitement! I have been so excited about all the "new" things I have been able to do since I've been on the roller coaster ride of WLS. I'm excited that I can now that I have a new life! I'm excited about the fact that my diabetes is under control, I no longer take any oral medications and NO insulin shots! Yippee! I'm excited that I can now cross my legs, sit in a chair without the arms pinching my butt, buckle a seat belt, sit in an airplane seat and not need a seat belt extension, fit into a booth at a restaurant, run ( yes run) up a flight of stairs and not get winded, walk without pain, EXERCISE and ENJOY it! I could go on and on. This has been a happy time in my life, even with all the ups and downs, I too, would go through it all again. I'm excited! Jean

E E is for Eternally grateful for another chance at life. E is for Ever changing. E is for Enthusiasm. E is for Eagerness. E is for Elements. The above are all elements to a new and improved life style. Dianne E is also for Emoticon

What great E's! Thanks Dianne!

E is for Expectations. What can I expect to eat? How much can I expect to lose? E is for Effective. Will this surgery be effective? 10 days to go!

Bronwen, The journey is different for all of us. Noone can predict it ahead of time. Keep a positive open mind and follow your Dr's advice and you will be okay. It is hard for most of us at 1st, but I can tell you each day gets better and better. Practice good habits and follow the rules, take the time to exercise and you should do well. Remember chapstick and most important of all: Remember to walk, sip & breathe while in the hospital. ((HUGS)) Elissa