Three years ago today
It's hard to believe it's been three years but it has. Today is my Three year surgiversary and my how life has changed. I have gone from my highest weight of 417 to my current of 210. I have gained and lost over the last year and finding it harder to lose or even maintain but I am ever so thankful to have my tool and most of all a new lease on life. I had a thought the other day that surprised me.. in the begining I felt as if there was a smaller person inside wanting to come out and I was so miserable and it was hard to see myself as being any different. Now its the reverse I have been at the same weight for over a year now and it's hard to remember what it was like being so big. In a way I think that is good but also bad in ways. I dont want to lose perspective and regain what I lost and find out again how it was before. I keep myself focused and I still weigh myself once a week to keep myself on track.
Big changes that have happened: My cholesterol before wieght loss was well over 200 which was very dangerous and is now at a very healthy 150 or less my doctor told me she would kill for my cholesterol levels.. That made me feel great.The other changes are many and lengthy to name but in short it has been a life change for the better. I have more energy, a zest for life and overall since of acceptance of myself which for me is saying alot.
I just want to let all the newbies know that in the beginning it is hard to adjust and get used to the way your tool works but it is well worth it and I for one have never regretted having the surgery. I wish you all continued sucess .
Big changes that have happened: My cholesterol before wieght loss was well over 200 which was very dangerous and is now at a very healthy 150 or less my doctor told me she would kill for my cholesterol levels.. That made me feel great.The other changes are many and lengthy to name but in short it has been a life change for the better. I have more energy, a zest for life and overall since of acceptance of myself which for me is saying alot.
I just want to let all the newbies know that in the beginning it is hard to adjust and get used to the way your tool works but it is well worth it and I for one have never regretted having the surgery. I wish you all continued sucess .
I am so proud of you and how far you have come. You were so-o-o-o quiet and shy when we first met. You're still quiet but you have come a long way baby!! LOL
And...You are even more gorgeous now than you were then!!! Love ya girl!
BTW - we missed you Saturday.
Susan (AKA bilsrib)
300/135/135 - Plastics February 2008 - Dr. Lois Wagstrom
P E A C E - It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.
Juanita, I am so proud of you for all of your accomplishments... you have come so far! You know, this is a very personal journey, but at the same time, its a very public journey as well. We get to watch one another melt away, struggle during times of stalls/plateuaus, then melt away again.... you have shared so much of yourself with us, and become a true friend. Congratulations on your successes!! I'm soon to be on my 3rd surgiversary as well in october... and jeesh the things i have learned!
Things change the farther out we get... and we realize that yes, we are able to eat again... that we do get hungry after a certain period of time after the surgery... and oh remember how naive we were when we first jumped off that surgery table!? lol. But here we are, successful postops and living and loving life! Hugs to you friend!
Things change the farther out we get... and we realize that yes, we are able to eat again... that we do get hungry after a certain period of time after the surgery... and oh remember how naive we were when we first jumped off that surgery table!? lol. But here we are, successful postops and living and loving life! Hugs to you friend!
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