It's been 1 year already!!! Time waits for no one!
Morning BAF!!!
I can't believe I had my surgery 1 year ago today! Wow, what an amazing journey. I started off at 321 pounds and as of this morning I was 234 (down 87 pounds). I'm posting this weight as accountability to get the rest of this weight off. When I had pneumonia I was 2 pounds away from the "100 pounds gone forever" and became lazy and complacent.......I am officially back on the wagon! I have made some horrible mistakes and bad choices but admitting them and moving on is the first step!
Since I try to look at the positive in everything.........I can appreciate the fact that I am comfortably wearing a size 14 today as appose to the size 24 I was wearing. I can play with my kids without making excuses because I'm so tired. It's so many benefits I could go on.......
What have I learned?
~ True Joy and Happiness comes from within; losing weight does not cure that. This Joy that I have.......the world didn't give it and the world can't take it away.
~ This battle is really a mental one and although you experience physical changes.........most of this battle is in the mind.
~ Staying on this site or any others regarding WLS keeps you accountable.
~ In the beginning I thought the "vets" were bitter folks that were not successful but I've learned that they are only trying to help and if you really want to be successful you should probably take their advice........I mean..........they've already been down the road you're traveling.
~ Don't get comfortable..........keep fighting to stay healthy.
~ Folks get mad at you for losing weight and you lose friends.
~ Some how your weight loss triggers all around you to "step their game up" or "try to discourage you".
~ Be comfortable with who you are.........folk are going to always have something negative to say..........right now all I hear is.....you've lost enough weight....you are going to look sick.
~ Don't try new things..........as of late........I want candy all the time.......it doesn't make me sick but I wish I never tried it.
~ To all the newbies...............STAY SCARED to try new foods..........it will help you lose weight.
For me, I will continue this journey to become healthy and stay that way. I will also keep my mind focused on things that are eternal. This WLS can become consuming and overwhelming. God promised if I keep my focus on him........all of my desires will be added to me. With that said, I will continue the fight but I won't be consumed with it this time around. I know all of my courage and strength comes from the Lord.
Thanks BAF for always being here; we need each other.
By the way..........in honor of my 1 year surgery...I'm posting up to date pics on my FB page.
I can't believe I had my surgery 1 year ago today! Wow, what an amazing journey. I started off at 321 pounds and as of this morning I was 234 (down 87 pounds). I'm posting this weight as accountability to get the rest of this weight off. When I had pneumonia I was 2 pounds away from the "100 pounds gone forever" and became lazy and complacent.......I am officially back on the wagon! I have made some horrible mistakes and bad choices but admitting them and moving on is the first step!
Since I try to look at the positive in everything.........I can appreciate the fact that I am comfortably wearing a size 14 today as appose to the size 24 I was wearing. I can play with my kids without making excuses because I'm so tired. It's so many benefits I could go on.......
What have I learned?
~ True Joy and Happiness comes from within; losing weight does not cure that. This Joy that I have.......the world didn't give it and the world can't take it away.
~ This battle is really a mental one and although you experience physical changes.........most of this battle is in the mind.
~ Staying on this site or any others regarding WLS keeps you accountable.
~ In the beginning I thought the "vets" were bitter folks that were not successful but I've learned that they are only trying to help and if you really want to be successful you should probably take their advice........I mean..........they've already been down the road you're traveling.
~ Don't get comfortable..........keep fighting to stay healthy.
~ Folks get mad at you for losing weight and you lose friends.
~ Some how your weight loss triggers all around you to "step their game up" or "try to discourage you".
~ Be comfortable with who you are.........folk are going to always have something negative to say..........right now all I hear is.....you've lost enough weight....you are going to look sick.
~ Don't try new things..........as of late........I want candy all the time.......it doesn't make me sick but I wish I never tried it.
~ To all the newbies...............STAY SCARED to try new foods..........it will help you lose weight.
For me, I will continue this journey to become healthy and stay that way. I will also keep my mind focused on things that are eternal. This WLS can become consuming and overwhelming. God promised if I keep my focus on him........all of my desires will be added to me. With that said, I will continue the fight but I won't be consumed with it this time around. I know all of my courage and strength comes from the Lord.
Thanks BAF for always being here; we need each other.
By the way..........in honor of my 1 year surgery...I'm posting up to date pics on my FB page.
You betta SAY IT! I am working hard on getting back on track myself. if you need some motivation, let me know!
RNY 9/24/08
Surgery Weight - 344.4
Revision to DS 9/22/10
Surgery Weight - 231.0
Plastics 4/14/11
Surgery Weight - 211.0
Current Weight - 179.8
Goal Weight - 160.0
I am staring at Ambition, shaking hands with Success, and smiling at Determination - What are YOU doing? *smirk*
"They ON IT cause they WANT IT!"
Surgery Weight - 344.4
Revision to DS 9/22/10
Surgery Weight - 231.0
Plastics 4/14/11
Surgery Weight - 211.0
Current Weight - 179.8
Goal Weight - 160.0
I am staring at Ambition, shaking hands with Success, and smiling at Determination - What are YOU doing? *smirk*
"They ON IT cause they WANT IT!"
RNY 2/5/07 no regain having implemented lifestyle changes....
Happy surgiversary to you.
MSW Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: Eat sensibly & enjoy moderation
Links: Are you a compulsive eater? for help OA meets on-line Keep Coming Back, One Day At a Time Overeaters Anonymous
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V'N MY RNY. WORKING FOR ME BECAUSE I WORK FOR IT.
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