My surgeryversary
Seven years ago this week (the 25th) I had RNY. This week, I’ve spent a great deal of time reflecting on my life before and after weight loss surgery. For instance, before weight loss surgery, I would have never been able to fly to another country and walk all over the city and do so alone. In fact, I would never have been able to afford to fly because previous to WLS, I would have had to buy two tickets because I was so large that one seat would have not contained me. In the last year, I have travelled to South America, three countries in the Middle East, Canada, China, and France. I walk all over the place and am hampered by time and not ability. While I have had complications from my WLS, I would do all again without thinking twice. When I see people who are super morbidly obese, I want to run up to them and tell them that there’s an answer and it is not an easy way out but it is a way out. For those of you have just started this journey, you are going to see your life suddenly change from you being a spectator to you being a participant and for those of you waiting for approval, don’t give up. Finally, for those of you have lost your way, come back; you still have your pouch, and it still works—just get back to basics.
That is pretty much all I have to say.
Good morning Jeannie.....HAPPY SURGIVERSARY!!!!!
You really are an inspiration to me......I am working hard to get back on track.
You have always encouraged others with your words. Telling us how you have fought so hard and continue to maintain. Always giving encouragement to those trying to get approval and those yet to find the way.
Thank you so much!
Love and many hugs my friend.....connie d
Sincere congratulations on all of your accomplishments, dear lady! I am so very happy for you...truly a success story! This type of life changing decision takes alot of courage and strength and gives us another chance to live and be so grateful for everything that we "almost" missed out on! *hugs*
Nancy B
Congratulations Jeannie. That is awesome. Keep on keeping on.
Albert Schweitzer
