One year ago today.....
I was being wheeled into the OR at Barix to begin the biggest and most life altering journey in my life!! Today I am CELEBRATING my one year surgerversary!!!! YAY!!! I am down over 110 lbs and feeling fab!! All I can say is thank you to Dr P and all my friends here on the OH board for all your help and support over the past year!
Finding the PA board was a godsend for me--a life preserver during my darkest and most dismal days before and after surgery. I was and continue to be so happy that I found this place on the web I consider a second home!! Everyone has been so wonderful and brought me so much joy and thanks that words will never truly express the gratitude I have in my heart!
This year has been full of surprises both good and not so good but I have learned so much that has changed me forever and has changed the way I look at food and health so I thought I would share them with you!!
1. The number on the scale does not define how my day will go--It is wonderful to lose pounds each week but during a stall I need to continue to work my tool and live my new HEALTHY lifestyle.
2. Emotional eating is no longer necessary as now I actually DEAL with the feelings I have instead of stuffing my face with unhealthy options..I have a better relationship with my hubby and my family because I no longer hide behind food to avoid dealing with my feelings!! I actually work through them and deal with the situations and it is GREAT!!!
3. Excersise is life affirming!!! For a lifelong avoider of physical activity this truly surprised me! I actually enjoy working out. I enjoy walking on the treadmill doing weights and RIDING my bike for miles on end!! I feel awesome during it and after it !! I am no longer winded running up the steps or walking to the corner...I feel strong and capable because I AM strong and capable now!!!
4. I am no longer the fattest person in the room. True it is amazing to me still that I don not need the 3XL clothes and actually fit in large and medium sizes...I can actually walk into a normal store not a "specialty size" shop and buy clothes!! Wow !! I no longer shop at the big girl stores but can get pieces from the juniors section of Target or walk into NY and Co and buy a dress off the rack and KNOW it will fit!!
5. I have my confidence back...this is huge!! I can walk into any room anywhere and not feel ashamed of what I look like ...cause I like me now. I am able to let my inner and outer self shine because I am not hiding in a corner dressed in head to toe black trying to be invisible. People actually acknowledge me as a person and if they don't well the new me let's them know they are being ignorant..I do not take anyones BS anymore because through the journey I have learned that even at my fattest I was still worth more than I let people treat me--never again will I let the thoughts of what others may think of me control how I live each day. We are all special and unique and worth the time to care about and love--Don't ever forget that!!!!!!
There is so much more but I would probablly put you all to sleep if I kept on going!!!! LOL
But I do know this one thing for sure--this surgery, this opportunity for a new life has given me all my hopes and dreams back and let me see how precious and wonderful, scary and challenging and superb life can be!! Never again will I take life for granted and let it slip so easily by--now I actually LIVE life to the absolute fullest each day of the year!!!
Thank you!!!!!!
Much luv!!!
Laura
Finding the PA board was a godsend for me--a life preserver during my darkest and most dismal days before and after surgery. I was and continue to be so happy that I found this place on the web I consider a second home!! Everyone has been so wonderful and brought me so much joy and thanks that words will never truly express the gratitude I have in my heart!
This year has been full of surprises both good and not so good but I have learned so much that has changed me forever and has changed the way I look at food and health so I thought I would share them with you!!
1. The number on the scale does not define how my day will go--It is wonderful to lose pounds each week but during a stall I need to continue to work my tool and live my new HEALTHY lifestyle.
2. Emotional eating is no longer necessary as now I actually DEAL with the feelings I have instead of stuffing my face with unhealthy options..I have a better relationship with my hubby and my family because I no longer hide behind food to avoid dealing with my feelings!! I actually work through them and deal with the situations and it is GREAT!!!
3. Excersise is life affirming!!! For a lifelong avoider of physical activity this truly surprised me! I actually enjoy working out. I enjoy walking on the treadmill doing weights and RIDING my bike for miles on end!! I feel awesome during it and after it !! I am no longer winded running up the steps or walking to the corner...I feel strong and capable because I AM strong and capable now!!!
4. I am no longer the fattest person in the room. True it is amazing to me still that I don not need the 3XL clothes and actually fit in large and medium sizes...I can actually walk into a normal store not a "specialty size" shop and buy clothes!! Wow !! I no longer shop at the big girl stores but can get pieces from the juniors section of Target or walk into NY and Co and buy a dress off the rack and KNOW it will fit!!
5. I have my confidence back...this is huge!! I can walk into any room anywhere and not feel ashamed of what I look like ...cause I like me now. I am able to let my inner and outer self shine because I am not hiding in a corner dressed in head to toe black trying to be invisible. People actually acknowledge me as a person and if they don't well the new me let's them know they are being ignorant..I do not take anyones BS anymore because through the journey I have learned that even at my fattest I was still worth more than I let people treat me--never again will I let the thoughts of what others may think of me control how I live each day. We are all special and unique and worth the time to care about and love--Don't ever forget that!!!!!!
There is so much more but I would probablly put you all to sleep if I kept on going!!!! LOL
But I do know this one thing for sure--this surgery, this opportunity for a new life has given me all my hopes and dreams back and let me see how precious and wonderful, scary and challenging and superb life can be!! Never again will I take life for granted and let it slip so easily by--now I actually LIVE life to the absolute fullest each day of the year!!!
Thank you!!!!!!
Much luv!!!
Laura
Laura
"Two roads diverged in a wood..and I took the one less travelled by and that has made all the difference." -Robert Frost
Over 176+ lbs lost since surgery!! :-)
See my profile for my OH Blog!!
Amazing post! Congrats Laura, may your "successing" continue through the remainder of what will likely be an extended lifetime, now that you've dealt with your obesity issues!
Woo Hoo! Congratulations to you!
Hugs, Laureen
Woo Hoo! Congratulations to you!
Hugs, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Thank you Laureen!!!
Oh I have many more issues to deal with that are obesity related and some others too!! But I am in a much healthier place physically and mentally from this time last year and that is something to be very thankful for!! I offer my gratitude up each day for this fresh start in life and for that I am ever thankful!! Each day is a gift and I am working from a place of genuine awe and thanks to become a better me!! Thank you for all your support and advice this year!! I truly appreciate it!!
Much luv!!
Laura
Oh I have many more issues to deal with that are obesity related and some others too!! But I am in a much healthier place physically and mentally from this time last year and that is something to be very thankful for!! I offer my gratitude up each day for this fresh start in life and for that I am ever thankful!! Each day is a gift and I am working from a place of genuine awe and thanks to become a better me!! Thank you for all your support and advice this year!! I truly appreciate it!!
Much luv!!
Laura
Laura
"Two roads diverged in a wood..and I took the one less travelled by and that has made all the difference." -Robert Frost
Over 176+ lbs lost since surgery!! :-)
See my profile for my OH Blog!!
Congratulations, Laura - I can't believe its been a year for your already!! Your post is wonderful and says so much about feeling better and living a better life - I know it will be an inspiration for a lot of newbies out here and it is to me as well.
You've had a fantastic year - keep on successing!!
Kathy
You've had a fantastic year - keep on successing!!
Kathy
'One shoe can change your life'...Cinderella
Kathy--Thanks!! What a great ride this has been!!!You have done even better!! So congrats to you too!!!!!
Laura
Laura
Laura
"Two roads diverged in a wood..and I took the one less travelled by and that has made all the difference." -Robert Frost
Over 176+ lbs lost since surgery!! :-)
See my profile for my OH Blog!!
Liz--Thank you!!! And I swear one of these months I am getting to your cooking class!!! Just gotta finish the MBA first...sigh!!! LOL Thanks for all your encouragement and advice!! Much appreciated!!!
Laura
Laura
Laura
"Two roads diverged in a wood..and I took the one less travelled by and that has made all the difference." -Robert Frost
Over 176+ lbs lost since surgery!! :-)
See my profile for my OH Blog!!
Whoo hoo Laura!!! I too can't believe it has been a year for you already!! You've come a long way, baby, and show everyone what successing really means!! Thanks for being such a fabulous inspiration on this board and in life in general! Keep up the FABULOUS work!!
Pam
Pam
Instead of complaining that the rosebush has thorns, be happy that the thorn bush has roses. 
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