10 Months into my new life
Tomorrow will be 10 months since Doctor Penner and the team at TWH performed my RNY and gave me and my family the gift of a new life. Like most people on the OH website my battle with weight and genetics has been life long. After trying just about every fad diet, seeing 4 different nutritionists and an exercise regiments that consisted of 6 days a week for more than 12 years
RNY way my answer.
It is incredible what this procedure makes possible. I remember Dr. Penner explaining to me just before my surgery that that my body was going to go through an unexplainable metaphysical change....what an understatement!!!!
I am writing this for all the curious, the lurkers and those on the fence about the benefits of RNY. I know the process is long and the appointments are plenty, but it is 100% worth it! I see it now. Each appointment has a purpose to prepare us for the life ahead. I am so thankful for the program, the Bariatric Team and the Ontario government for the funding for this program.
I am the healthiest I have ever been in my life. Down over 100 pounds, no more weight related issues like diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I am a lucky one. Before my RNY journey I had many of the lifestyle tools already in bedded into my everyday routine like exercise and eating right, but now, food and eating does not dictate my days and what I can or can not do.
Since my surgery, just 10 months ago, I have rappelled down Toronto's city hall, climbed the ropes course at Blue Mountain and become a runner. (the picture below is me crossing the finish line last week at the Scotia Bank 5k in 28 minutes) These are things I would have never attempted doing before my surgery.
After surgery the journey does not end. There are tough days ahead, but with time it gets easier. You will learn how to manage your new body and lifestyle. It takes courage to do what we do, strength to see it through and passion for life to remain committed.
For anyone on the fence, scared or with questions, I want to give back! Feel free to message me anytime to talk about RNY.
Have a great weekend.
Harold
RNY way my answer.
It is incredible what this procedure makes possible. I remember Dr. Penner explaining to me just before my surgery that that my body was going to go through an unexplainable metaphysical change....what an understatement!!!!
I am writing this for all the curious, the lurkers and those on the fence about the benefits of RNY. I know the process is long and the appointments are plenty, but it is 100% worth it! I see it now. Each appointment has a purpose to prepare us for the life ahead. I am so thankful for the program, the Bariatric Team and the Ontario government for the funding for this program.
I am the healthiest I have ever been in my life. Down over 100 pounds, no more weight related issues like diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I am a lucky one. Before my RNY journey I had many of the lifestyle tools already in bedded into my everyday routine like exercise and eating right, but now, food and eating does not dictate my days and what I can or can not do.
Since my surgery, just 10 months ago, I have rappelled down Toronto's city hall, climbed the ropes course at Blue Mountain and become a runner. (the picture below is me crossing the finish line last week at the Scotia Bank 5k in 28 minutes) These are things I would have never attempted doing before my surgery.
After surgery the journey does not end. There are tough days ahead, but with time it gets easier. You will learn how to manage your new body and lifestyle. It takes courage to do what we do, strength to see it through and passion for life to remain committed.
For anyone on the fence, scared or with questions, I want to give back! Feel free to message me anytime to talk about RNY.
Have a great weekend.
Harold
SW 291 GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!
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