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Two years ago today I took a leap of faith and launched on the journey of a lifetime. I knew that my life would change forever, but I didn't really know what to expect. I hoped that my health issues would resolve. I hoped that my quality of life would improve. I hoped that I would shed the unattractive shield I had carried for so many years. All of these things have happened to me and for me. I didn't really understand the depth of the emotional journey I was embarking on. I didn't really understand that the hardest work was not getting the weight off, but learning to live lean in the long term. I didn't really understand how much I'd have to forgive myself for the trespasses I've committed against myself. I now know that this is an unending journey with a specific destination. This is a journey of personal and physical transformation. 

I have mentioned before that for me the year before the surgery was about recognizing that I needed to make significant changes to care for myself. In the year following surgery my journey was focused on losing the excess weight and marveling at the new 'scenery'. For me the second year was much more about recognizing that I will never be 'normal' and I will always have to actively 'manage' my weight. I wonder what the journey will be in my third year post WLS. 

Hi Jordan,

Like you, I started working on my journey before my surgery and lost about 30 lbs before surgery. 

Remember to count all of the pounds you lose... before and after surgery because you are working hard to lose each pound.

Keep up the good work!