It's a beautiful day... and... drum roll please...

It's my 6 year surgiversary!!!!!  I can't believe it's been 6 years since Dr. MacDonald did my RNY!!!  I am sooo very thankful for him and this wonderful tool I have been given.  Even though I gained 20lbs this past 3 years (it was 25 but I did manage to loose 5 in the last 2 months - woo hoo!), I still lost 217lbs and I am so much healthier!  I think back to before WLS and remember thinking that my weight didn't stop me from doing anything I wanted to do.  But as I really think about it my weight DiD stop me from a lot.  Yes, I played softball, did musicals, commercials, sang at weddings and in choirs and all that stuff, I also did a lot of things that I really had to struggle to do.  Like walk a mile, or even just going shopping.  I hated flying because I'd get embarrased to have to ask for a seatbelt extention or 2, and I always felt bad for the people who sat next to me and tried to squish myself closer to the wall.  I'm no longer taking any medication for diabetes, high blood pressure, acid reflux, high cholestrol, or knee and back pain.   I do still take meds for allergies and asthma but even my asthma is much much better!  This past year I did a few things I thought I'd never do, like parasailing, walking in the breast cancer walk, riding a scooter and loving it, going roller skating (ouch! lol!!), playing tag with my Nephews, going on rollercoasters again - woo hoo!!!  I wear shorts and tank tops and they don't look bad.  I go fishing with Rex and bike riding with my Sister.  Oh and of course my engagement!!!!!  So many other things I can't think of right this second, but I am sooo very happy with my RNY! I just wish I would have done it sooner!

Well I've taken enough of your time, thanks for reading and I hope you have a great day!!!!!!  I have to work tonight... but hey, it's overtime!! Whoop....  show me the $$$... lol! 

  Hugs to ya'll!

Thanks for sharing how good life is after WLS and recovery from obesity. I am so looking forward to that time.

Ann,

Thank you!  I know you'll be just as happy as I am if not moreso!  The first couple weeks are the hardest but once you're past that - whew be ready to write out those WOW moments!!!  I'll be thinking and praying for you on your day!!!

Sheryl

Sheryl,  What a beautiful post!  Sure does give a pre-oper like me hope.   

Congratulations and happy 6 year surgiversary!  {{{Hugs}}} back at ya!

Shauna,

Just like I said to Ann, I know you'll be happy too...  Do you have your date yet??  I know you're excited and anxiously waiting!  Good luck to you too!!!

(((hugs!!)))

Sheryl

Shauna,Just like I said to Ann, I know you'll be happy too...  Do you have your date yet??  I know you're excited and anxiously waiting!  Good luck to you too!!!(((hugs!!)))Sheryl

Congratulations, Sheryl!  Someone as nice as you deserves every happiness!

Thanks Suz you're a sweetie! I hope you're doing well!!!  Hopefully I"ll see you at the next get together!!! 

Sheryl

Wow, 6 years of success, health and happiness.  That's certainly an accomplishment!  Congrats Sheryl!!!

Thank you thank you thank you!!!  Sometimes it feels like just yesterday!

Sheryl