thankful..

i have been thinking the past few days about my Rny and the weight i have already lost..i am down 73lbs as of this morning and i am so happy about that...as much as i love the number.. i realize that i have lost other things since surgery that are more important and maybe instead of telling people the number when im asked what i have lost i need to reply about the other things..i no longer have diabetes ( this is a huge thing that i dont give enough credit to--my mom suffers terribly from hers and my sister who is much smaller than me is fighting everyday to get hers under control- i no longer have high blood pressure or have to take  medicine ..i no longer  have to ask my children to do for me because i am too tired or just too lazy...i also need to remember to share the things i have gained since surgery..a new perspective on food and the amts that i eat and the foods i buy for my family..i have gained a new respect for myself as well as a new respect from my husband..my children now have a mother who can spend time with them ..i also have found an ability to walk ...that is huge for me as i have shared before my inability to do so ...i am so thankful for my gift of RNY and all it has given me and taken from me...thanks for letting me share :))

That is awesome - I so needed your post tonight - i am really bummed - you are making fabulous progress and it is great to recognize the health "comorbidity" issues that come with the RNY. Keep up the great work!

i am thankful also for your reply ...i was thinking that i may of offended someone and them think that i was saying a number isnt important..because that was def not my intentions...lol i love my number and will posting it on a regular basis and continue to weigh as often as i dare ...i cant wait to say ive lost a hundred or hopefully be like holli and hit the 150 mark ...that is such a huge accomplishment and i pray that one day i will be like her..have a great day :)

I totally agree with you.  It's hard to realize what you lost till you lose a significant amount of weight.  At first it is all the numbers, but then you realize how much more there is to life again.  Congrats on your great success!!