Daily Post--2/1/08

I'm 3 1/2 yrs. post-op, so these 2 things particularly stick out in my mind right now: 1) Even though I knew ahead of time that I would need to make exercise a part of my life, I couldn't in my wildest imagination see that happening. It was one of those things I SAID I would do, but . . . I really hated exercise. So not only has it shocked me, but it has shocked those *****ally know me that I have been very faithful to this aspect of life post-op!! I STILL hate it; I still have to talk myself into it every day, but I do it! I've had a few times that I've lapsed for a short period of time, but for the most part, it is a regular part of my life. I either go to the gym or I take a long, strong walk outside or bike ride. 2) Even though I had read and heard about how the surgery is not "magic" and that many people have to eventually more-or-less "diet" (for lack of a better way to put it) permanently, I didn't REALLY understand the reality of that! Maintaining is MUCH, MUCH harder than I expected. I knew the surgery wasn't magic, but . . . I thought it was more magic than it is! True, it was easy during the first year, BUT at this point, I feel like I'm on a level playing field with "normal" people and have to work really, really hard at it! But even so, I'm so incredibly happy to be "fighting the good fight" at this weight than at 295! Have a nice wkend, everyone!

I guess for me it would have to be that my hubby has felt small in regards to my weight loss while he is still heavy. Of course he hasn't started a diet yet but I wouldn't have expected him to feel like I was making him look bad because I had lost and he had not. It is something that I pray will pass. Have a great day! Kellie

I have to agree with Sally. I can cross my legs without having to move my stomach out of the way and they actually stay crossed. I would also have to say that my arms aren't way out to the side of my body from reating on "fat". I also realize my meck and chin don;t rub when I turn my head.

I think my biggest surprise would have to be how easy this has been for me.I have had no real problems with the surgery.I can eat just about anything just not as much as before.I feel much better then I ever dreamed I could.I'm amazed at all the things I can now do. Patti

I guess I'd have to say the energy is the biggest surprise. I now work 2 jobs, and have a husband and 3 young children. I am always busy, but if I would have tried this before...I would have died!!! I used to get winded getting clothes out of the dryer! I am so thankful! Christy

What surprises me the most is how I can feel so much better physically (having more agility and more energy) and yet look in the mirror and not really see the difference between where I am now and where I was when I started. I am still working on this disconnect every day.

Im very early on in this journey...but what surprised the heck out of me was getting very, very sick on cooked green beans...I mean sick...hours of hiccuping, gurgling, nauseau and finally throwing up...I ate all my protein first and add some beans and apparently I pushed the envelope cause within seconds I was on a downward spiral I never want to visit again...YUK.that surprised me!

I guess the biggest surprise would be that some of my close friends and family ignored me, my weight loss. I thought everyone would be happy for me...that's not so.

I've been surprised just how easy having the VSG is. It really does turn out to be a set it and forget it surgery. The other big surprise is that I love walking. I miss it if I can't go. I even have a run in me bubbling just under the surface. Me wanting to run, go figure. Carla

Believe it or not I'm surprised that this surgery is actually working! I've broken through my usual "stuck" point and I'm still loosing. Shocks the you know what outta me!!