My Life Was Left on the OR Table - One Year Ago
I have come to many realizations over the past year. I will share one at the forefront of my mind. At birth, we are given a life. But there is a difference between the life we are given and the life me make for ourselves. Before my DS I lived a limited life. I limited my health and in turn my longevity. I limited social interactions to avoid embarrassment. Oh, I got out. I shook hands. I had friends. But I have come to realize that there was always a hidden veil over the me I am today. That life, that me, died on the operating table one year ago.
As the over 280 pounds I have lost began to fall away I discovered a second life. One I didn’t have before. A life in which I reach my goals. Where I have surround myself with love and hope and happiness and feel. I feel the good days and acknowledge the bad ones ensure that I have people in my life to help get me through both. I am active. I am healthy. I AM ALIVE!
My heart is really full today and I feel like I cannot fully express my gratitude to each of you. Much love and many, many thanks.
- Justin
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Congratulations, baby! You have done beautifully. Your smile jumps off the screen then and now, but now it looks like it covers your whole face!
You rock!
Nicolle
I had the kick-butt duodenal switch (DS)!
HW: 344 lbs CW: 150 lbs
Type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea GONE!