Three Years Ago
Three years ago today, I had a closet full of sizes 3X and 28s. I had high cholesterol, was pre-diabetic, could not tie my shoes without a hassle, could not bend over and pick up anything that fell to the floor. I had sleep apnea. My asthma was a pain all the time, and I could not keep up with my son when we would walk in New York. I had all sorts of joint pain, and had already had surgery for problems with my feet on both feet.
I had already made a summer of going to Baskin Robbins almost nightly for either hot fudge sundaes, or chocolate milkshakes. I made some new "friends" on OH, and had been to a pre-op support group at Barix that June, where I learned all the gory details of gastric bypass surgery.
I had a peace about my plans for the 28th that even surprised me. I got a call saying to be at Barix in the late morning, as I was not the first on Dr. Marymor's schedule.
I went to Barix the next morning, and had to keep Mom and Sis calm. The wait was very long, as there were some glitches with the earlier patients. Dr. Marymor was so kind in explaining in great detail what the surgery involved for Mom and Sis as I was prepped for surgery. He even drew pictures. I kissed Mom and Sis good-bye and slept the sleep of a child.
I was taken to my room around 4:00 pm. I learned that Dave from OH had stopped by to check on me. I had my entire family in my room waiting for me. I fell in love with the pain pump button. I hated the cath, which I got rid of the next day. I loved walking the laps, and hated the breathing exercises. Most importantly, I was treated with such dignity and respect by every single person who took care of me.
In the past three years, I have buried both of my brothers, been blessed with two absolutely gorgeous grandchildren and been the mother of the groom at a wedding. I have changed school assignments and had to have hernia surgery for an incisional hernia I developed.
I have hit some bumps in the road to my goal, and am about 50 pounds from weight goal. I have cheated and not followed the guidelines all the time, as old habits creep back. I also had some emotional struggles along the way, and have undergone some medication changes as well.
BUT, I would not trade my life today for where I was three years ago. Today, I wear normal size clothes, and shop in the normal departments. I own nothing Catherine's in my closet. I can tie my shoes without a problem. I can cross my legs, if I choose to. I can keep up with my son in New York, which I managed to do with my broken toe when we went to the Phillies game on Saturday. I can sit at a Phillies game and just nibble peanuts and not feel sorry for myself. I can walk my dog and keep up with him. Most importantly, I can keep up with Isabel, and hold Lincoln without getting winded.
All of this is because on June 28, 2006, God blessed me with RNY surgery at Barix in Langhorne. Dr. Marymor is an Angel from heaven, as are the friends I have made here, and on the Christianity and Mental Health forums.
I am so blessed.
Huggles,
Trish
I had already made a summer of going to Baskin Robbins almost nightly for either hot fudge sundaes, or chocolate milkshakes. I made some new "friends" on OH, and had been to a pre-op support group at Barix that June, where I learned all the gory details of gastric bypass surgery.
I had a peace about my plans for the 28th that even surprised me. I got a call saying to be at Barix in the late morning, as I was not the first on Dr. Marymor's schedule.
I went to Barix the next morning, and had to keep Mom and Sis calm. The wait was very long, as there were some glitches with the earlier patients. Dr. Marymor was so kind in explaining in great detail what the surgery involved for Mom and Sis as I was prepped for surgery. He even drew pictures. I kissed Mom and Sis good-bye and slept the sleep of a child.
I was taken to my room around 4:00 pm. I learned that Dave from OH had stopped by to check on me. I had my entire family in my room waiting for me. I fell in love with the pain pump button. I hated the cath, which I got rid of the next day. I loved walking the laps, and hated the breathing exercises. Most importantly, I was treated with such dignity and respect by every single person who took care of me.
In the past three years, I have buried both of my brothers, been blessed with two absolutely gorgeous grandchildren and been the mother of the groom at a wedding. I have changed school assignments and had to have hernia surgery for an incisional hernia I developed.
I have hit some bumps in the road to my goal, and am about 50 pounds from weight goal. I have cheated and not followed the guidelines all the time, as old habits creep back. I also had some emotional struggles along the way, and have undergone some medication changes as well.
BUT, I would not trade my life today for where I was three years ago. Today, I wear normal size clothes, and shop in the normal departments. I own nothing Catherine's in my closet. I can tie my shoes without a problem. I can cross my legs, if I choose to. I can keep up with my son in New York, which I managed to do with my broken toe when we went to the Phillies game on Saturday. I can sit at a Phillies game and just nibble peanuts and not feel sorry for myself. I can walk my dog and keep up with him. Most importantly, I can keep up with Isabel, and hold Lincoln without getting winded.
All of this is because on June 28, 2006, God blessed me with RNY surgery at Barix in Langhorne. Dr. Marymor is an Angel from heaven, as are the friends I have made here, and on the Christianity and Mental Health forums.
I am so blessed.
Huggles,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Thanks...keep us posted on your journey.
Hugs,
Trish
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Thanks Steffi,
I am thrilled to know you, not only as a WLS friend, or fellow PFTer, but as someone with a great sense of humor, who can laugh at herself, as I try to do in my own life. Love you babe!!!
Hugs,
Trish
I am thrilled to know you, not only as a WLS friend, or fellow PFTer, but as someone with a great sense of humor, who can laugh at herself, as I try to do in my own life. Love you babe!!!
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
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