Daily Post--1/10/08

I am still getting use to the new me. The best part is not being the biggest one in the group. Feeling more human, I fit in now.

This is too hard to answer with just one thing! Since I would have to write a very l-o-o-o-n-g answer to cover the topic, I'll just say that the biggest thing has been having my blood pressure & cholesterol back in the normal range and avoiding full-blown diabetes (I was diagnosed pre-diabetic 3 mo. before my surgery). I was 54 when I had wls, so all those stats that I ignored when I was younger and getting fatter & fatter were finally feeling seriously scary. The things I could start listing under the heading of "just feeling like a normal, average person and doing the things they do" would take more time & space than I've got! Jo

The most positive thing from losing weight so far has been being more comfortable with myself. For years leading up to my surgery I wanted to hide and felt invisible to those around me. Now I know I am seen and it's ok...I am ok...and the surgery was so worth it!

Hi Lea, Great question. Before I had the surgery or even knew I could have it my health had gone into rapid decline and I sincerely didn't think I would make it to see the new year. I pushed and pushed as hard and as fast as I could to have this surgery so that my family could have me with them alittle while longer til finally within 4 mos. there I was laying on the table waiting to begin a whole new me. Since the surgery and each pound loss I feel myself stepping further and further away from the grave and closer to a life that I thought was all but gone. Each pound is a victory over death and I thank God for allowing me a 2nd chance when I'd already distroyed this body that I should have only had one chance with. I look forward to seeing the changes as time goes on. Have a great night! Kellie

I no longer worry about people staring at me when I work out in a gym! Denise

I feel healthy. I actually feel lighter. My arms aren't way out to my sides resting on the overflow. When I run on my treadmill, I am not stopping to catch my breath, and I am actually RUNNING! I am more concious of what I eat. Decent looking clothes to wear. But one of the best things...the friends I have made. Some people say you will lose friends because of the weight loss and the fact that you had surgery...HELL...I have gained more friends than anything. And I feel fabulous!

Simple answer for me. NO MORE COMORBIDITIES!!!!!!!! That about sums it up

I actually want to go work out. I don't try to come up with an excuse to not do it. Yesterday was a bad day and i told my husband i was taking the day off to just relax. well it didn't work. I couldn't sit still i had to get out and walk. And i absolutly loved it. Dawn

There are a few most positives for me. 1. Is my self esteem is no longer dependent on how others see me, what they say etc. But unfortunately is still very connected to my weight. I am up 12 lbs from my all time low and this makes me feel bad... I see the negative self talk coming back, so i am trying to control that. 2. People truly treat me differently, personally and professionally. It is like i am finally heard.

I am proud of the person I am becoming.. I am getting my self esteem and my confidence back... Which impacts everyone who surronds me in a positive way.