Seven years ago....

Rob S.
on 10/5/10 9:12 am - DE

At this time seven years ago, I was thinking about getting to the hospital in the morning, writing letters to my kids, and trying to stay as calm as possible. Ready to enter into a new life. But feeling lots of apprehension. Seven years ago, RNY was still in it's infancy. The special ward for gastric bypass was still under construction, and the staff at Christiana Care was still learning how to handle super morbidly obese patients.

But after seven years, I can honestly say that even with all the risks, that I made the wisest decision of my life. It has been a great seven years. I am alive and loving every minute of my new life. I can't believe all the new friends that I have made at support meetings, races, rides, and around every corner. Through ObesityHelp.com I have friends all over the U.S. Best of all,I am able to celebrate my new life every day with my wonderful wife who has helped me through every day of this journey. My kids have supported and encouraged me along the way.
I still have the greatest admiration for the surgeons at CHRIAS, the staff at PMRI, and my personal physician at Delaware Family Care. They have monitored and kept me on track for the past seven years. I also have to thank my new chiropractor, Dr. Ward, for keeping my feet, ankles, knees, and hips working so I can stay active. The other person to thank, is my exercise buddy, coach, and confidant, Susan, who pushes me to go well beyond my percieved limits.

The last seven years have been a blur. I have now done the MS-150 Bike to the Bay seven times, ran three marathons, twelve 1/2 marathons, seven duathlons, and many other runs and rides. Not sure what the next seven years have in store, but it really is great to be able to actually plan for the future...

Thanks for sharing my journey.
Rob