One year ago...
I was sitting here tooking at the Before and After pictures, and wondering if it would ever be a possibility for me.
Today, I look in the mirror and although I am not to goal, I cannot believe what I see. More than that, I can't believe how I feel.
Every pound that has come off has taken with it a little of the self-doubt and self-loathing that I carried around with me for years.
I've discovered I actually like "me" - with all my flaws, I am really OK.
That is as much of a miracle as the weight loss. Oh yearh the weight loss... I've gone from a 4X top to an XL and an occaisional L. I've gone from a size 32 jeans to a size 14. (yeah a tummy tuck is in my future I think)... and in dresses from a 32 to a 14 or 16 depending on the cut.
I was too big to shop in department stores and even Lane Bryant. Catherines and Avenue were my choices. Now I shop at Ross and on the clearance racks at Macys and Dillard.
I was in a size 50D bra. This weekend I discovered I am in a 38D.
My hypertension and diabetes has been gone since I left the hospital; now my sleep apnea has resolved and I no longer need my CPAP. My doctors are pretty happy needless to say - it was hilarious when my PCP told me "it's doctors like your surgeon who put family doctors like me out of business - they cure you and you're not sick anymore" LOL he was joking - he was supportive and encouraging as I began the journey towards WLS - and he kept nudging me until I finally went through with it.
A year ago I couldn't walk from the parking lot to Walmart - my husband had to drop me at the door. Now I walk 4 miles a day and really need to increase that because it really takes very little effort. My passion is Zumba - I love it. A year ago I couldn't even dream of it.
It's a whole new world. Looking back at 3 months, 6 months, and so on - each stage I thought it couldn't get better. Then it does.
Miracles do happen.
I'll post before and after photos next week on my anniversary.
I'm overwhelmed and humbled by this experience.
I don't even know what else to say.
Thanks everyone - I appreciate all the support over the last year. It has been priceless.
Today, I look in the mirror and although I am not to goal, I cannot believe what I see. More than that, I can't believe how I feel.
Every pound that has come off has taken with it a little of the self-doubt and self-loathing that I carried around with me for years.
I've discovered I actually like "me" - with all my flaws, I am really OK.
That is as much of a miracle as the weight loss. Oh yearh the weight loss... I've gone from a 4X top to an XL and an occaisional L. I've gone from a size 32 jeans to a size 14. (yeah a tummy tuck is in my future I think)... and in dresses from a 32 to a 14 or 16 depending on the cut.
I was too big to shop in department stores and even Lane Bryant. Catherines and Avenue were my choices. Now I shop at Ross and on the clearance racks at Macys and Dillard.
I was in a size 50D bra. This weekend I discovered I am in a 38D.
My hypertension and diabetes has been gone since I left the hospital; now my sleep apnea has resolved and I no longer need my CPAP. My doctors are pretty happy needless to say - it was hilarious when my PCP told me "it's doctors like your surgeon who put family doctors like me out of business - they cure you and you're not sick anymore" LOL he was joking - he was supportive and encouraging as I began the journey towards WLS - and he kept nudging me until I finally went through with it.
A year ago I couldn't walk from the parking lot to Walmart - my husband had to drop me at the door. Now I walk 4 miles a day and really need to increase that because it really takes very little effort. My passion is Zumba - I love it. A year ago I couldn't even dream of it.
It's a whole new world. Looking back at 3 months, 6 months, and so on - each stage I thought it couldn't get better. Then it does.
Miracles do happen.
I'll post before and after photos next week on my anniversary.
I'm overwhelmed and humbled by this experience.
I don't even know what else to say.
Thanks everyone - I appreciate all the support over the last year. It has been priceless.
Like the butterfly, I have the strength and the hope to believe
In time I will emerge from my cocoon... Transformed. Kirsti A. Dyer, MD, MS
the start of my brand new life was on 5/28/10
Oh yeah there's nothing more awesome than polishing toes for the first time in years.
Well, maybe seeing the c-section for the first time and the appedectomy scar for the first time in 3 decades. Scary!
Thank you!
Well, maybe seeing the c-section for the first time and the appedectomy scar for the first time in 3 decades. Scary!
Thank you!
Like the butterfly, I have the strength and the hope to believe
In time I will emerge from my cocoon... Transformed. Kirsti A. Dyer, MD, MS
It's testimonies like yours that make everything all worth it....congratulations!
Ms Shell
Ms Shell
"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface
Please share your tips.. you have been amazing success! What are you eating, what exercise, things you've learned, etc.
Start weight: 388, Current Weight: 185, Goal Weight: 180, Weight Lost: 203 lbs
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3/2012 Plastics: LBL, 3 Hernias Fixed, BL/BA, Rhinoplasty & Septum Fix. 6/2013 Plastics: Arm and thigh lift
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