Turning 60 while not fat (x post)
Hi all
Today is my 60th birthday. Don't know how I got so old. But it sure feels terrific to not be fat on this milestone birthday after so many years of resolving that I would lose weight by my 30th and then 40th and by 50th had given up and tried to accept fatness.
I feel far younger than my years and that was not true just two short years ago when I was a pre op. I felt terrible and tired and achey and really limited in what I could do physically and somehow I felt like the end might not be that far off even though I wasn't ill. I feel like getting this weight off and fixing high bp and cholesterol and joint pain has really given me a whole new life and I am positive that unless I get killed by sharks while trying to surf or something that I have added a good ten years to my life. I told my internist last month that I am his easiest best patient, having looked at all the old decrepit people in the waiting room.
I feel truly blessed to have discovered this procedure and the surgeon I used and am astounded at how well this has worked when so many things have failed. Its the one thing I always wanted all my life but failed to achieve until now - normal weight.
So instead of stuffing birthday cake (who needs it) DH and I are going out to my favorite restaurant where I can have a nice glass of wine and order the crab cakes appetizer as my dinner and if the fog clears there will be a spectacular view of the ocean and fishing boat bay. I can't think of anything I want for my birthday but this - I really pretty much have what I want in life.
And the other good thing is DH right now is at the cardiologist having the heart test which is his last big test for his upcoming vsg. So he is moving forward and I will be so happy when he gets some weight off and prolongs his own life and energy.
Oddly, I don't feel a sense of regret or loss for all the years I spent fat. While I wish I could have done this sooner, its only been the last five years or so this has been available and I am much more of a forward thinker rather than looking back. So I am looking forward to all the things I am going to get to do - garden, art projects, exploring more of our beautiful area when my husband gets weight off and maybe travel when he retires. Life is good without that weight and I don't miss that nasty old piece of my stomach that went in the trash - not one bit.
So my real 60th birthday gift is a healthier longer life and I can't wait to see what happens next since I can have so many more adventures now that I don't haul an extra 120 lbs around.
All the best everybody.
Diane
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Today is my 60th birthday. Don't know how I got so old. But it sure feels terrific to not be fat on this milestone birthday after so many years of resolving that I would lose weight by my 30th and then 40th and by 50th had given up and tried to accept fatness.
I feel far younger than my years and that was not true just two short years ago when I was a pre op. I felt terrible and tired and achey and really limited in what I could do physically and somehow I felt like the end might not be that far off even though I wasn't ill. I feel like getting this weight off and fixing high bp and cholesterol and joint pain has really given me a whole new life and I am positive that unless I get killed by sharks while trying to surf or something that I have added a good ten years to my life. I told my internist last month that I am his easiest best patient, having looked at all the old decrepit people in the waiting room.
I feel truly blessed to have discovered this procedure and the surgeon I used and am astounded at how well this has worked when so many things have failed. Its the one thing I always wanted all my life but failed to achieve until now - normal weight.
So instead of stuffing birthday cake (who needs it) DH and I are going out to my favorite restaurant where I can have a nice glass of wine and order the crab cakes appetizer as my dinner and if the fog clears there will be a spectacular view of the ocean and fishing boat bay. I can't think of anything I want for my birthday but this - I really pretty much have what I want in life.
And the other good thing is DH right now is at the cardiologist having the heart test which is his last big test for his upcoming vsg. So he is moving forward and I will be so happy when he gets some weight off and prolongs his own life and energy.
Oddly, I don't feel a sense of regret or loss for all the years I spent fat. While I wish I could have done this sooner, its only been the last five years or so this has been available and I am much more of a forward thinker rather than looking back. So I am looking forward to all the things I am going to get to do - garden, art projects, exploring more of our beautiful area when my husband gets weight off and maybe travel when he retires. Life is good without that weight and I don't miss that nasty old piece of my stomach that went in the trash - not one bit.
So my real 60th birthday gift is a healthier longer life and I can't wait to see what happens next since I can have so many more adventures now that I don't haul an extra 120 lbs around.
All the best everybody.
Diane
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http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/discussion/
Happy Birthday Diane!!! I'm not too far behind you - I'll be 57 in Feb. For the first ime in a lng time, I have hope for the future, and it feels wonderful! I do have regrets about spending much of my youth challenged by my weight and the damage done to my body. However, like you, I am looking toward the future with optimism. My DH and I adopted our kids and were older (we have 2 daughters, 13 and 6). For the first time, I believe I have a good chance to watch them grow to adulthood. Maybe I'll even enjoy grandchildren some day. For me, it feels like the sky's the limit!
Congrats Diane! I am 62 and 59 lbs lighter than I was 6 months ago! I totally understand what you are saying. I have 40 more pounds to go and know that I will be there by the last day of this year. On my 63 birthday which will be in Feb 2012, I hope to be posting my msg similiar to yours.
Happy Birthday and I am so proud of you,
Granny
Happy Birthday and I am so proud of you,
Granny