Time for "C"

Hey folks, Time for the next letter, the letter C. My C word(s) is "CHANGE" and "CAN."" My life has CHANGED so much since surgery. I CAN do so many things I never thought I would ever be able to do again. Simple things that most people take for granted: walking without pain, rolling over in bed without it being a big production, taking a shower without fear of falling, tying my shoes without getting out of breath, buying clothes that don't have several XX's on them, etc. etc. My body has CHANGED and continues to CHANGE weekly. My attitude has CHANGED. Before surgery, I was of an atttude that an early death was my legacy due to strong family history and my current life situation. I was depressed and frustrated, scared that I might not wake up the next day. My burdens showed on my face. I felt trapped inside a body that would not allow me to live my life the way I wanted. Those days are gone now and the CHANGES I see are incredible. My face is smaller, my head has shrunken because my glasses are even too big on me now. My legs are skinny. My shoes are too big. My cholesterol is lower than 50 now, and I CAN lay on my back without suffocating. My feelings about food has forever CHANGED. I now have goals and plans that are realistic. I CAN do many things now, I CAN look forward to a longer, healthier life, I CAN look in the mirror and see a normal sized person, I CAN walk to my friends' house instead of driving. I CAN now see the person who has been lost inside that big body for so many years. I CAN and I WILL do whatever I want, without severe pain and restriction of movement. What is YOUR C word?

Hi Kathy, My C is for CONTINUE. I have made a committment to myself to get and stay healthy. The WLS was for life. I researched, planned and went through the WLS and there is no turning around now. I continue to read labels, journal and go to as many support groups as I can a month. It helps to keep me focused. I never want to go back to where I was 3 yrs ago. My goal is to continue to maintain my healthy style of living and continue to exercise to keep my joints up with the rest of me. I will continue to try to keep a positive attitude and remain focused on my goal. ((HUGS)) Elissa

My "C" word is caring. How I feel and look about myself right now. I care again what I do with my body and what I feed it along with exercise. Like Elissa said this is for life. Michelle

Hey...that's my "C" committed! Committed to pursue this new life and lifestyle, no regrets, and move forward! Thanks for the assist... Al

C is for Staying the Course. Its hard to do but its something we have to do in order for us to Continue to be healthy. I may not be Marilyn but I do think I am healthy. How about the rest of you???? Debbie

Hi all, My "C" word is consistant. I need to be consistant in all I do. My " C" word to stay away from is chocolate. Boy has that got me in trouble !!!!!!! I need to consistantly stay away from it. I have felt like I am addicted to this confort food like a drug addict is to drugs. I can't have one piece and move on so I have to consistantly stay away from it all together. I need to be consistant with eating protein, getting in my water, vitamins and exercise. I am working hard on developing good habits again. I know it takes 21 days to develope a habit and only 3 days to break it. I am working on my 21 days at this point in my journey. I have hit a few bumps in the road but I still know the course to follow. Take care all. See you lighter. Joanne

Hi Kathy, thanks for doing this post. It is good when other people add the next letter. My "C" words are CONTINUE, CAN, CHANGE, CONFIDENCE and CHALLENGE. I am going to continue on this journey with the confidence that I have in myself knowing that I have gotten this far and I can get to the finish line. I know there will always be challenges, but I can overcome them. I am only 21 pounds from my goal and I feel awesome, I can dance again and hold my head high because I have self confidence and self esteem. I love my new life and all that this surgery has allowed me to do again or to do for the 1st time in my life. So as I continue down my WLS path I know with confidence that I can overcome challenges and will continue to change for the better. Deanna