New here! RNY scheduled
I spent the past few hours reading your blog from your pre-op, surgery, and post-op journey and you had me in tears a few times! Thanks so much for putting that together!
It was very encouraging and insightful. My surgeon and I both worry a bit about my schedule. Not only do I teach, but during the same months, I am in law school full time. My final exams and mid terms fall around the same time as report cards! Just getting enough sleep is a challenge, much less planning healthy meals and exercising!
Just like you, I have lost large amounts of weight on my own and gained it all back. Most notably, 85 pounds in 2009-10. I kept all of it off for about 6 months, then gained back about 25 rapidly but held strong for years there. When I started law school, I literally gained 50 pounds in 10 months! That's where I am now. Also like you, I have still never been *normal* in my life. Even down 85 pounds, I was still obese!
I have done all of the mental preparing I think I can, and while I've been tempted to go binge one last time, so far I'm staying strong on a new way of life. August will be a real test for me!
You are an inspiration! Thank you again for sharing!
....I am 5 days post op...I am grateful for this site and the many friends I have made over the months. With that being said, this site will be a great tool for help.
