3-Year WLS Anniversary - Musings
Long post, but today is my 3 year WLS Anniversary or re-birthday! So many changes in my life over these last three years that reflections or musings are in order:
Starting weight: 340
Current weight: 160
Although I reached my surgeon's goal of 156 (for about three months), I never did reach my personal goal of 150 - in order to be deemed "Normal" and not overweight according to the BMI charts. However, even if I never lost another pound I am very happy with my weight loss and progress on this incredible journey.
Things to be grateful for:
? No longer having Type II diabetes
? No longer having weight-based asthma, or stress incontinence
? No longer having sleep apnea, and snoring so loud I disturb others
? Having energy to spare, and the stamina to go hiking, boating, jet-skiing, and anything else I want to try.
? Having my cholesterol drop below the 200 mark for the first time since I was a teenager!
? The thrill of shopping for clothes (and shoes!), wearing a size "8" (single digits!) - being able to wear a shirt tucked into my pants and a belt!
? Wanting to "strut" at times, and feel sexy doing so!
? Finally completing all my plastic surgeries and now being a shapely 39, 30, 39 - va, va, voom....
I can't NOT mention the loss of my beloved husband, Chuck, two years ago, and although his death was expected, the unbelievable grief his loss caused - but having the positive aspects of WLS to focus on, helped me cope. Feeling and looking better than I had in over 20 years, I was able to start socializing again with confidence.
Now, for the next chapter of my life - getting married again next Saturday to another wonderful man - one who cared for me and nursed me through all my plastic surgeries, and supported me every step of the way. He never knew me as an obese woman, and may never fully understand where I've been, but he fully accepts me and knows that this will always be a part of my life.
And finally, the friends that I have met both in my local support groups, as well as here thru OH. If I tried to mention you all, I would certainly leave someone out, but I value you guys as part of my life and am grateful I get to share a small part of it with you.
I am a very LUCKY woman -
Hugs to all on this incredible journey.
Nannette
RNY 6/16/03
Congrats to you, on all your accomplishments and the new marriage!
It is amazing how much changes and how quickly it happens. I am currently 3 1/2 years post-op, and in that time period I met the man I have waited my whole life for and married him last fall. He also never knew me obese, but he is the most wonderful man in the world. He nursed me through my recent platics and we had to pay out of pocket for it, he didn't even bat an eye. He said if you want it, I want you to have it. He knew how important it was to me...how great is that, huh?
Again, congrats and I wish you a full, happy lifetime of happiness in your new life!
Connie
Be well. Be healthy. Be happy.
Kathy 
Wow, how wonderful!!! I'm so happy that you have found a mate who loves you and adores you and accepts the new Nannette. What an amazing journey this has been for you!
Congratulations on your 3 year anniversary and on the new journey you are about to take. Both involve risk, but you are a pro at taking risks now and will do well in your new relationship.
Best wishes!
Pat
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