Feeling so Fortunate

Today I was reminded of how fortunate I am to have been able to have this surgery and lose this weight and live in a time where I could so greatly improve my health with this remarkable procedure.

  I have been having radiation treatments on my hands for a completely benign condition that causes some annoying scarring. So every day at the same time I visit the radiation onology unit at the hospital. A group of other people also come at the same time everyday for their radiation. All are cancer patients. I told the technician that I was probably the healthiest person she would see all day and she said that was absolutely true.

So I began to think about what healh problems I had as a 58 year old and how I had pretty much dumped them all by losing weight and now enjoy excellent health at age 60 -so much so that doctor told me not to bother with a daily aspirin.

So if you are struggling with a stall or hating your protein drinks or suffering some of the common issues during the weight loss phase or having some regrets, remember that at least there is this great treatment that you have had or are about to have and if you work it right, it will return your health to you. My husband has just finished his pre op tests and I am so grateful that he is having this surgery before serious health issues arrived.

Anyway, It was great to walk out of the oncology office slim, with no cancer , no high bp and no weigh co morbidities. Life is good after vsg.    Diane

I agree with you.  i'm an oncology nurse and everday I am reminded about how fortunate I am.  Life is even sweeter now.   I know when you are caught up in a tough moment it feels so big and awful, but the people I meet every day at work help me keep it all in perspective.

 Well said.. kudos and congrats on your continued success in health!! you're truly an inspiration 

I agree with Diane and Kim! 

I am also a nurse that takes care of some very, very sick people.  Most of my patients I see in their home because they are too sick to leave the house or just physically cannot leave the house.  When I am feeling bad about something... like the scale hasn't moved fast enough... or I am feeling sick of protein first... seeing these patients really puts things in perspective.  At least I have the freedom to leave my house... at least I don't have to take multiple medications a day trying to keep me alive... at least I can walk...and at least I am not dependent upon another person to do even the littlest things... like comb my hair and brush my teeth...

VERY well said, Diane!

You are so right Diane!!  Well said.  Love you and hope to see you again at the next get together. 

HUGS!!

Excellent post, Diane-- a wonderful and very important sentiment to keep close and to keep us all in check.

Thanks for sharing this.