Just wanted to say thanks...
Ok..so I'm 10 months and a couple-o-days out and I wanted to say thank you to all of those who went before me...you made my journey less scary - more exciting and fact-filled...and a success.
I know you have heard these accomplishments a million times...but here are a few of things I am thankful to you guys and RNY for, things I couldn't do before WLS that are on my "done that" list:
Run (i mean a full out run) for at least 3 minutes without turning bright red and falling because my knee/ankle gave out. Not too much huffing and puffing either if I do say so myself.
Leave food on my plate and not grieve about it secretly for the rest of the evening or the next day sometimes.
Squat to clean the front of the fridge/dishwasher /toilet etc.
Sit on the floor and get up without assistance and or loud groaning and grunting.
Put my seatbelt on effortlessly.
Buy something off the rack at any store I choose.
Take a compliment (not perfect at this..but getting better)
Look myself in the eye when I look in a mirror and genuinely smile.
Go to the doctor and be HAPPY to jump on that scale.
Jump.
Wear cute matching panty and bra sets.
I know some of these things seem silly ... even vain. But I have to admit they are important. I think a little vanity is healthy....compared to zero vanity before RNY...which is self-destructive at best.
For those few things...there are a million others that I experience daily and I am trying to make sure I acknowledge all the little things along with the big ones...any victory is worth celebrating and keeps my commitment to this tool fresh and utile.
You grads are such a vital part of everyone's journey and without you...I might not have succeeded and that is just the cold, hard truth of it. Sometimes I need hand-holding, sometimes I need a good kick in the rear....and I always find it from the seasoned vets..
Thank you again and I hope to one day be able to return the favor to a scared fat-girl who is desperate to change her life and in need of support, empathy and knowledge.
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