On the Other Side of The Looking Glass (Long)
Just wanted to post something to the people who have yet to have surgery. I have some early postop reflections that might lend some encouragement. It is a bit different on the postop side of the looking glass.
On the pre-op side I often wondered why everyone was so obsessed with their scale because I hated mine and would just as soon have buried it in the back yard. On the post op side I am excited to step on each morning and see what it has to say to me. On most mornings the report is good and I am down a bit on some mornings I am up a bit. I have learned from others on this site not to pay much attention to the day to day weights and am instead only recording weekly weights.
On the preop side I was very worried about all of the "potential" bad stuff. On the postop side I have had a great experience. So blessed to have almost no surgical, eating or other issues. So preop you have to consider that you might experience some of the bad stuff, but don't expect it.
On the preop side I was looking in from the outside, although everyone was great on the OH site and never made me feel as though I didn't belong. I really did not have a clue. On the postop side I have changed in so many ways already. My attitude is better, I feel stronger about who I am and what I can do (I can do anything through Jesus Christ my Lord) and I feel like for the first time I might beat obesity once and for all and I am no longer to afraid to change. I no longer feel trapped in a body that refuses to drop the weight.
I hope that anyone considering this or other procedures will consider not only the positive benefits of weight loss but also the life changing events that occur on the journey.
Merry Christmas to all of my OH friends and family
Sharon
On the pre-op side I often wondered why everyone was so obsessed with their scale because I hated mine and would just as soon have buried it in the back yard. On the post op side I am excited to step on each morning and see what it has to say to me. On most mornings the report is good and I am down a bit on some mornings I am up a bit. I have learned from others on this site not to pay much attention to the day to day weights and am instead only recording weekly weights.
On the preop side I was very worried about all of the "potential" bad stuff. On the postop side I have had a great experience. So blessed to have almost no surgical, eating or other issues. So preop you have to consider that you might experience some of the bad stuff, but don't expect it.
On the preop side I was looking in from the outside, although everyone was great on the OH site and never made me feel as though I didn't belong. I really did not have a clue. On the postop side I have changed in so many ways already. My attitude is better, I feel stronger about who I am and what I can do (I can do anything through Jesus Christ my Lord) and I feel like for the first time I might beat obesity once and for all and I am no longer to afraid to change. I no longer feel trapped in a body that refuses to drop the weight.
I hope that anyone considering this or other procedures will consider not only the positive benefits of weight loss but also the life changing events that occur on the journey.
Merry Christmas to all of my OH friends and family
Sharon
Sharon
Very nice post! I think its good for us veterans that are out quite a ways to read what you posted too. We tend to forget the "early" days and the fears we had before and maybe immediately post-WLS.
I'm still somewhat obsessed with the scale, but it doesn't rule my life now. I'm up and down 3-5 lbs every few weeks it seems, and I know what I've done to make that happen. AND - its what keeps me accountable.
Merry Christmas to you!
Very nice post! I think its good for us veterans that are out quite a ways to read what you posted too. We tend to forget the "early" days and the fears we had before and maybe immediately post-WLS.
I'm still somewhat obsessed with the scale, but it doesn't rule my life now. I'm up and down 3-5 lbs every few weeks it seems, and I know what I've done to make that happen. AND - its what keeps me accountable.
Merry Christmas to you!
HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"
Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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I think one of the greatest advantages of this group is that we have members in all stages of the journey, from still deciding to years out. It is so hard to imagine what you haven't experienced and WLS was new to many of us. Although I certainly had concerns along the way, I grow stronger each day in my ablities to make this work, once and for all because of the veterans who have gone before me and stayed to support, encourage and help in any way they can.
The other major advantage to this group is that they follow the LW Creed and are positive and supportive, never putting you down or making you feel stupid or bad.
Merry Christmas everyone and thanks.
The other major advantage to this group is that they follow the LW Creed and are positive and supportive, never putting you down or making you feel stupid or bad.
Merry Christmas everyone and thanks.
66 yrs young, 4'11" hw 220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance
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I enjoyed your post! I TOTALLY understand what you are saying!
For me, the part I love about my surgery is that it allows me to be normal! I was a little concerned about my first Christmas with my RNY...would I be able to enjoy all my traditional favorites? Would I get sick? Would I feel deprived?
Everything went great....I had a tsp. of EACH of my favorite foods and enjoyed them all....I ate slow and enjoyed every bite. I did not gorge myself, nor did I feel the need to eat AGAIN while I was clearing and cleaning the dishes. For once I felt like a normal, "skinny", person eating an appropriate amount of food!
I even enjoyed 2 bites of 2 different desserts and felt totally satisfied! The best part is that I don't have to worry about the "holiday weight gain" this year (I know next year will be a different story!)
As far as I'm concerned, I got my Christmas present in July....this surgery is truly the best gift I've ever given to myself!
For me, the part I love about my surgery is that it allows me to be normal! I was a little concerned about my first Christmas with my RNY...would I be able to enjoy all my traditional favorites? Would I get sick? Would I feel deprived?
Everything went great....I had a tsp. of EACH of my favorite foods and enjoyed them all....I ate slow and enjoyed every bite. I did not gorge myself, nor did I feel the need to eat AGAIN while I was clearing and cleaning the dishes. For once I felt like a normal, "skinny", person eating an appropriate amount of food!
I even enjoyed 2 bites of 2 different desserts and felt totally satisfied! The best part is that I don't have to worry about the "holiday weight gain" this year (I know next year will be a different story!)
As far as I'm concerned, I got my Christmas present in July....this surgery is truly the best gift I've ever given to myself!
HW/SW/CW/Goal.....219 / 206 / 122 / 130
Peyton- I too was very worried about the holidays. I was on my second day of full liquids post op yesterday. I have felt no real hunger, but have stuggled a bit with what to do when you are sitting at a table with a group of people and they are all eating and you are not. I had my bowl of cream soup and just made it last throughout the meal. Worked out pretty well, and I went home without feeling like I was going to explode from eating to much. You are right this was the best gift ever! Merry Christmas and Congrats on your great loss! Sharon
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