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on July 21, 2008 7:42 am
Well it's now over 13 months since I had rny May 31st, 2007. I am down 70 lb since surgery, ( I was a lightweight at surgery), 130 lb from my highest weight about 4 years ago. I would still like to lose 10 lb while the window of opportunity is open over the next 5 months. I am changing up my diet and exercise program to achieve that.
The past 2 years of the wls journey has been quite a trip! From hurry up and wait, surgery, recovery, stricture and scopes, etc. there's been excitement, frustration, joy, tears, ups and downs. But I made it!
I am no longer obese! I feel like I have finally come home to myself. I'm comfortable with my reflection in the mirror. I love my body and the way it works for me for the lst time in my adult life! I am still working out with a trainer twice a week and in between on my own. I am fit and strong, also a lst for me. I can eat most things but I get dumping from sugar, for which I am thankful. I can have a taste but not a piece of desserts. I can enjoy a glass of wine but it does hit me a lot faster now. Dense foods like brocolli, wraps, tuna require attention and care, easy does it. I am truly glad I had this life giving surgery and no longer require diabetic meds. I am looking forward to the future with a newfound optimisim instead of dreading the what-ifs diabetes threatened me with.
I am grateful for the support of my family and friends and the London Weight Loss Support Group as well as the surgeon and staff at Henry Ford Health Center in Detroit. The Centurion Celebration July 8th this year at Henry Ford was like a closure to the process for me, honouring my success at weight loss. I really feel it is one the paramount achievements of my life and I am grateful for this opportunity to live life more fully from here on in.
Be the first to leave a comment.The past 2 years of the wls journey has been quite a trip! From hurry up and wait, surgery, recovery, stricture and scopes, etc. there's been excitement, frustration, joy, tears, ups and downs. But I made it!
I am no longer obese! I feel like I have finally come home to myself. I'm comfortable with my reflection in the mirror. I love my body and the way it works for me for the lst time in my adult life! I am still working out with a trainer twice a week and in between on my own. I am fit and strong, also a lst for me. I can eat most things but I get dumping from sugar, for which I am thankful. I can have a taste but not a piece of desserts. I can enjoy a glass of wine but it does hit me a lot faster now. Dense foods like brocolli, wraps, tuna require attention and care, easy does it. I am truly glad I had this life giving surgery and no longer require diabetic meds. I am looking forward to the future with a newfound optimisim instead of dreading the what-ifs diabetes threatened me with.
I am grateful for the support of my family and friends and the London Weight Loss Support Group as well as the surgeon and staff at Henry Ford Health Center in Detroit. The Centurion Celebration July 8th this year at Henry Ford was like a closure to the process for me, honouring my success at weight loss. I really feel it is one the paramount achievements of my life and I am grateful for this opportunity to live life more fully from here on in.
