2 years ago today!!!! .........My Life began
Well, 2 years ago today I had my weight loss surgery! I was going to just not post anything and let this day go by with out saying anything, but then I decided that I would not have gotten to this point without each and everyone of you! And now it is my turn to pay it forward as many others before me had done.
My life has gone thru many many changes over the past couple of years. Some good some not so good.....The changes that are related to my surgery are: For starters, I am much more healthier than ever before in my life. That is the reason I chose to have surgery in the first place. I was terrified where I was heading before the surgery and my desision was soley based on being here for my family, namely my grandsons. 6 years ago when Jaden was born, I could barely get down on the floor and play with him, much less have the energy to go for a walk or chase him around the house. I was smoking at least a pack a day at that time and wheezing and coughing all the time. I did not want my grand children to remember me that way.
Now 2 years later, although I am not yet at my desired goal, ( I still would like to loose 20 pounds) I am feeling younger than ever before. I just turned 50 and truly feel like I am maybe 30 years old now!!
I have learned that it is not really about numbers at all. So I have never had a 100 pound weight loss, 95 yes, but not 100. I am in a size 12, although I have learned to like a looser fit and sometimes like to put on 14s instead just for the looseness. I have become very comfortable with my body. For me this is HUGE!!! I actually like to look at myself in the mirror. I like to admire my body and am proud of what I see.
I love to exercise now!! Never a very athletic person before but now have taken alot of pride in walking and lifting weights.
I have learned that although weightloss is a very physical thing, it is a very personal thing too. It deals with so many changes in the way we feel about our selves and others. Other people treat us differently and we treat others differently. I still struggle with this sometimes and probably always will, but with my Good Lords help I will handle this alright!
I was terrified 2 years ago of going without food, much less for 6 whole weeks being on a liquid diet!!! Could I ever do it? I plunged forward and desided that I had no choice, I had to do it!!! And I did. I have learned that I have a different relationship with food. I now eat to live and not live to eat!! For me this is huge!! I have learned that I can be just as satisfied with a bite or two of something rather than a 5 course ,meal!! If I choose to have something sweet, I do so with a a bite or two, but never have a full serving. Do I slip up once in a while and binge? Absolutely! But I have learned that I AM HUMAN and I move on. The point I am trying to make here is that FOOD DOES NOT CONTROL ME ANYMORE!!
THru this journey I have gained as well.
I have gained self confidence.
I have gained my health.
I have gained many great friendships.
I have gained more self esteem than I have ever had before!
And most importantly, I feel that I have become a better person.
Ok, thats it, thanks for listening (reading). I would like to thank each of you for being here for support thru the past couple of years. I pray that everyones journey continues to bless them as mine has blessed me!!!
My life has gone thru many many changes over the past couple of years. Some good some not so good.....The changes that are related to my surgery are: For starters, I am much more healthier than ever before in my life. That is the reason I chose to have surgery in the first place. I was terrified where I was heading before the surgery and my desision was soley based on being here for my family, namely my grandsons. 6 years ago when Jaden was born, I could barely get down on the floor and play with him, much less have the energy to go for a walk or chase him around the house. I was smoking at least a pack a day at that time and wheezing and coughing all the time. I did not want my grand children to remember me that way.
Now 2 years later, although I am not yet at my desired goal, ( I still would like to loose 20 pounds) I am feeling younger than ever before. I just turned 50 and truly feel like I am maybe 30 years old now!!
I have learned that it is not really about numbers at all. So I have never had a 100 pound weight loss, 95 yes, but not 100. I am in a size 12, although I have learned to like a looser fit and sometimes like to put on 14s instead just for the looseness. I have become very comfortable with my body. For me this is HUGE!!! I actually like to look at myself in the mirror. I like to admire my body and am proud of what I see.
I love to exercise now!! Never a very athletic person before but now have taken alot of pride in walking and lifting weights.
I have learned that although weightloss is a very physical thing, it is a very personal thing too. It deals with so many changes in the way we feel about our selves and others. Other people treat us differently and we treat others differently. I still struggle with this sometimes and probably always will, but with my Good Lords help I will handle this alright!
I was terrified 2 years ago of going without food, much less for 6 whole weeks being on a liquid diet!!! Could I ever do it? I plunged forward and desided that I had no choice, I had to do it!!! And I did. I have learned that I have a different relationship with food. I now eat to live and not live to eat!! For me this is huge!! I have learned that I can be just as satisfied with a bite or two of something rather than a 5 course ,meal!! If I choose to have something sweet, I do so with a a bite or two, but never have a full serving. Do I slip up once in a while and binge? Absolutely! But I have learned that I AM HUMAN and I move on. The point I am trying to make here is that FOOD DOES NOT CONTROL ME ANYMORE!!
THru this journey I have gained as well.
I have gained self confidence.
I have gained my health.
I have gained many great friendships.
I have gained more self esteem than I have ever had before!
And most importantly, I feel that I have become a better person.
Ok, thats it, thanks for listening (reading). I would like to thank each of you for being here for support thru the past couple of years. I pray that everyones journey continues to bless them as mine has blessed me!!!
'Live Simply. Love Generously. Care Deeply. Speak Kindly. Leave the rest to God!
'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'
HAPPY SURGIVERSARY, Carol!
I SO love and agree with I now eat to live and not live to eat!! - that is HUGE! And it's NOT to say there are never any slips into pre-op eating behaviors, but with our tools, we now have the ability and the KNOWLEDGE to rein it in!
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!!!!
I SO love and agree with I now eat to live and not live to eat!! - that is HUGE! And it's NOT to say there are never any slips into pre-op eating behaviors, but with our tools, we now have the ability and the KNOWLEDGE to rein it in!
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!!!!
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
Crystal 
WOOHOO CAROL!!!!!!! You look amazing and have come a long way!
!! Thanx also for reaching out to all of us!!
So glad that you posted about your 2 year surgiversary. You've done great and look beautiful! Unlike you, I haven't learned to love to exercise yet, but I'm hoping with practice and dedication that will come. Congrats on your success!
Kristy (weight loss below does not include 16lbs lost during pre WLS diet)
START: 325 Day of Surgery :309 GOAL: 180
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