A Brand New Slate
Going into 2007, I was shackled with SMO, no self-esteem, and pain all over my entire body. Staying home with no outside contact was the norm. Depression had become my middle name.
Going into 2008...I have lost 119 pounds since July 16th. I have found energy I thought was lost forever, the pains have lessened more than I dared to hope for, depression still crops up occasionally, but is much easier to cope with, I'm getting out of the house much more and I am finding an entirely new life. I'm getting new knees this year which will help my improvements even more.
If anyone reading this is contemplating wls, it is worth it! If you are reading this and have been on of the many here on OH to help me on this journey, I owe you a debt that cannot be re-paid. Know you are the most special of people...each and everyone of you.
May 2008 be a wonderful year for all!
Congratulations on getting new knees! I heard that is a wonderful thing - you'll feel like dancing and now, you'll be able to!
I know what you mean about the newfound energy and the incredible journey of WLS! Here's to paying it forward this year!
Sure, depression can still sneak in but now, you can get up and DO something which is in itself a wonderful gift.
Dianne from FL
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
SW / GW / CW 5'10"
306 / 165 / 140
With the DS: there is no stoma, so no stoma strictures; there are no limitations (other than volume) against drinking before, during or after meals; 80% of ingested fat is malabsorbed; 98.9% of type II diabetics are CURED of this devastating disease, with data showing stable cure over 10 years out; there is the best average weight loss and most durable (average 76% excess weight loss going out 10 years) of all of the bariatric surgeries. That's why I had a DS!
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