My One Year Surgiversary!!!
What an amazing year I have had. I remember last year at this time I couldn't wait for the year to go by and boy did it every go by fast. My lap RNY was on March 12th last year and I went to see my surgeon this morning for the annual follow-up. Everything went well, my labs are great, I'm off almost all of my medicines...which were many!!! I haven't had insulin since March 13, 2008, no longer use a C-pap machine, no colesterol medication, no more acid reflux, my joint pain is resolved for the most part (they were relieved with the lighter load). I was blessed and had NO problems at all after my procedure. Everything was so smooth and went just as planned. I've had so many wow moments this year and have actually been able to participate in and enjoy life. I tie my own shoes, cross my legs, walk several miles at a time with friends, wear high heels, shop with my daughter and actually go in stores instead of looking for a bench to sit and wait on her. I've gone to many ball games and events where a LOT of stairs and bleachers were involved. I can sit in a seat at the Ford Center without spilling over into someone elses chair. In the past when we had opportunities to go to ball games I would tell my husband I just didn't care to go and have him take one of the kids or a friend. I would think of all kinds of excuses not to go because it was embarassing for me. Not anymore...I go every chance I get!! I can actually get on the floor and play with my grandson and get up by myself!
I can't thank Dr. Walton and the staff at WeightWise enough for all their expertise and great care for me during this process. They have indeed helped to give me a second chance at life. I can get real emotional when I think about where I was this time last year with all my co-morbities and where I am now. I know I was headed for an early grave. I never thought this would happen for me. It's like a dream come true and I hope I never wake up from it. I had WLS exclusions in my insurance policy so I also didn't think I'd ever be able to afford to do this either but we found a way. I am so blessed beyond measure!!!
If you are pre-op and thinking about doing this just go to a seminar or support meeting and get information. I remember attending my first support meeting and hearing stories and thinking that would never be me. If I lost a little weight I'd be happy. I had failed at so many "diets" over the years and thought if anyone would fail at this it would be me. My son actually commented today at noon when someone asked him what he thought about my weight loss and said he thought I looked great. She said isn't it great to have your Mom back? He had NEVER known me at this weight ever!!! He is 29 and I have had extreme weight issues all this time!!! I've lost a large woman...171 pounds. I don't plan to ever find her again!! I plan to finish this and get to goal in a few months and hopefully have some plastics!! I also want to thank all my support group friends as well as all you OH support partners. I could not have done this without you! Thank you my friends!!! I thought I'd add my before picture for any newbys out there. I don't know where she went but I don't care!!!
Scared ya!!!
The Other Woman!!!
I can't thank Dr. Walton and the staff at WeightWise enough for all their expertise and great care for me during this process. They have indeed helped to give me a second chance at life. I can get real emotional when I think about where I was this time last year with all my co-morbities and where I am now. I know I was headed for an early grave. I never thought this would happen for me. It's like a dream come true and I hope I never wake up from it. I had WLS exclusions in my insurance policy so I also didn't think I'd ever be able to afford to do this either but we found a way. I am so blessed beyond measure!!!
If you are pre-op and thinking about doing this just go to a seminar or support meeting and get information. I remember attending my first support meeting and hearing stories and thinking that would never be me. If I lost a little weight I'd be happy. I had failed at so many "diets" over the years and thought if anyone would fail at this it would be me. My son actually commented today at noon when someone asked him what he thought about my weight loss and said he thought I looked great. She said isn't it great to have your Mom back? He had NEVER known me at this weight ever!!! He is 29 and I have had extreme weight issues all this time!!! I've lost a large woman...171 pounds. I don't plan to ever find her again!! I plan to finish this and get to goal in a few months and hopefully have some plastics!! I also want to thank all my support group friends as well as all you OH support partners. I could not have done this without you! Thank you my friends!!! I thought I'd add my before picture for any newbys out there. I don't know where she went but I don't care!!!
Scared ya!!!
The Other Woman!!!
This is the ride of my life.....what an amazing tool I now have!!!
Thank you so much Christy! I was just thinking about you earlier this week. We haven't heart from you in a LONG time.... How was the wedding and all the festivities! I KNOW you need a new avatar!!! Don't be such a stranger to us...evidentally you're lurking!!! LOL
This is the ride of my life.....what an amazing tool I now have!!!
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