Gave up my spot on the waiting list

So I was finally able to give up my spot on the waiting list. 

I got a call from the Bariatric Program about the orientation meeting, but was happily able to give up that spot today to another person on the list :) 

I am happy to say that I think I will be at goal before that initial meeting would have actually happened in February.

I am so happy that I decided to go to Mexico, so worth the money spent.   I asked if I could be included in the post care meetings, and she said no.  I kind of expected that response, and I am ok with that. 

You have done absolutely amazing! High five

I am glad I did this too.  For me it has been such a wild ride. I love my new body- love being active I feel like this summer was a gift- I rode my bike, was super active and loved it. I am playing around with sports and exercise , I played dodgeball as a spare the other day and loved it. I would have died before , not to mention being a much bigger target ( it actually is a really active , make you sweat , arm sore after kind of game!) thinking of doing an ultimate clinic next year ( frisbee) again - something I would have never been able to do before. I'm tired of putting my life on hold and I would probably just be starting this journey instead of enjoying the time I had.

My dad was overweight and died at 54 . I feel like that is 14 yrs away... I can't imagine dying that young but know I was on that route. My sugar was elevated and I know it was a matter of weeks or months before I would be formally diagnosed as diabetic. My older brother just had a cardiac bypass and he is 45. My younger sister has cardiac issues ( she's thin) But I want to enjoy the time I have left - no matter how little or lots it is.  This surgery has been a big blessing to me , well worth the 6000 I spent.

Michelle

Hi Michelle

I'm glad you are doing so well.  I start my new position on Portage Ave Dec 3rd and will check into the YMCA.  I know I can't do alot, but I need to start somewheres..  You are an inspiration to me.  I weighed myself today and lost 50 lbs so far. 

Take care

Alvina