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Turning 60 while not fat (x post)

diane S.
on 9/16/11 3:32 am
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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momsy55
on 9/16/11 3:49 am - ME
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!


HW (recorded) 323  Start of Journey 298.9  SW 263.6  CW 177.8  GW 180 
        
Birdie55
on 9/16/11 4:09 am
Happy Birthday, Diane.  

I didn't want to be 'Fat and 50', but I was.  And I'll be 59 next month and will be thin for the first time in decades.  Feels good, doesn't it.  

I hope your husbands pre-op goes well and he has surgery soon.  

Ht 5' 4  SW 181  GW 120 - 125  Age 61  CW 130

   

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stacezoe
on 9/16/11 4:22 am
wHAT TOUCHING POSTS... I am 3 weeks out and it is 6 months til my 40th birthday, and I am looking forward to LIVING with my children not jus****ching them live.

Thanks for sharing your journey and optimism with us newbiew it is sooooooo appreciated.
 Inspiration move me brightly...Grateful Dead Terapin Station
  HW 286 SW 279 CW 231 40y/o 5'10  Month 1-17, 2-7#, 3- 7#, 4-3#,5-3#      
Mermaid7
on 9/16/11 5:00 am
I am 54 this year and my surgery is coming up.  I so appreciated your words.  It makes me feel like"Yes"!  I too will finally be free and healthy.  You helped me know even more that I am making the right decision.  Happy Birthday and good life to you!
jaded123
on 9/16/11 5:00 am - MD
Beautiful post!
I loved reading this.



HW: 310 /  Lost 15 on pre-op diet  /  SW: 295  /  CW: --- /  GW: 170-175

dianna0912
on 9/16/11 10:05 am, edited 9/16/11 10:06 am - TX

Happy Birthday Diane!  I loved reading your heart felt post...

 It is very encouraging to read about successful journeys.  You're my hero - my goal is to not be fat on my 50th next year.  I hope you have a blessed day!

Dianna

          HW-327  SW-267  GW-175       VSG-08/25/11
             
Mr Mom
on 9/16/11 10:11 am
Happy Birthday Diane!
Haven't you heard that with regards to weight loss patients, that 60 is the new 40? I'm 51 & feel like I did when I was in my mid 30's.. LOL!!
I hope you have a wonderful day ....Craig

Heaviest:406 | Surgical Weight:366 | Current Weight:290 | Goal Weight:250

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on 9/16/11 10:21 am
momokc
on 9/16/11 10:23 am
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
    
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