Tomorrow is my ONE Year Surgeversary
I cannot believe a year has passed. One year ago today I was a nervous wreck.
Today I know it was the best thing I could have done for myself. I have had so many positive changes in my life. Not just the numbers on the scale. I do love the numbers though all 110 of them forever gone from my life.
I love the extra energy, the confidence I feel. I don't try to hide and blend in the crowd anymore. I do have a ways to go but I am enjoying each step of the way. I can go up and down a flight of stairs without huffing and puffing, and if I forget something I go back up the stairs instead of trying to get someone else to go for me. I have very minimal aches and pains in my joints. I find myself dancing around the house while doing chores instead of sitting down to rest every few minutes.
I am much happier now and I have a large support group with my family, friends and coworkers. At first I felt ashamed and lazy and embarrassed that I couldn't do it on my own. I thought people would judge me negatively. Now I feel very different about it. People have been so supportive and if they want to judge me now I don't give a darn.
I still have a few love hate relationships with certain foods and I try to avoid them. Pasta is my worst enemy, so if I do indulge its only a few spoonfuls.Istillhave a bit of trouble getting all the water in but all in all LIFE IS AWESOME!
I just thought I'd share my NSVs with you all. I hope everyone has great success and feels as good as I do...
I am HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!
On my journey to rescue the healthy and confident me that is hidden within!
I just love reading posts like this, it makes the wait seem not so bad. So happy for you!
Orientation Hamilton: July 22, 2013 Ultrasound: December 18, 2013 Bloodwork/ECG: January 29, 2014 Nutritionist/Social Worker/RN: February 12, 2014 Gastroscopy: March 4, 2014 Internist: March 6, 2014 Surgeon: March 13, 2014 (cancelled by clinic) Echocardiogram: March 19, 2014 Rescheduled Surgeon: April 1, 2014 SURGERY: April 14/14
Referral: Apr 2013; Orientation (HRRH): Aug 12, 2013; 1st Surgeon Appt (Dr Sohi): Aug 23, 2013; SW/RD/RN: Nov 8, 2013; Internist (Dr Glazer): Nov 14, 2013; 2nd Surgeon Appt: Nov 20, 2013; Start Opti: Jan 3, 2013; PATTS: Jan 16, 2014; Surgery: Jan 24, 2014
Awesome!!
Referred September 2012, HHRH Orientation December 2012, Meet with surgeon January 2013, Meet with and testing with Dr Glazer May 2013, PATTS July 4, 2013 - 325lbs, Surgery HRRH August 1st, 2013 - 299lbs, second surgery late August 2nd to drain fluid, Discharged August 5th - 294lbs, reached 1/2 way to goal at 16 wks, MOM of three kids, married for 13 years :)
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