gracy72
It's been a while
Mar 24, 2010
I feel like I haven't posted in forever. Last time I posted I was 2-days post-op - and frankly it feels like forever ago. Today I am 3 1/2 months post op. I am down 23 lbs since surgery (67 lbs total) and I feel great.I am still riding the surgery rollercoaster - some days I am so happy I did it - other days, I say it was a waste - that I could have done this on my own. Other days, I wish I did the RNY instead of the band - I get frustrated at the "slowness" of my weight loss, but that is why I went with the band - because I wanted to lose it slow. Am I nuts?!...well maybe a little.
The bottom line is surgery or no surgery - right now I feel better than I have in years. I am actually training to run the Chase Corporate Challenge (3.5 mile race) in June - a year ago I could barely walk 3.5 yards. My house has never been neater, my kids have never been happier - they actually have a mom who can run around with them and play wiffle ball and soccer and run behind their bicycle as they learn to ride. My laundry is up to date. I have re-learned to crochet. I bartered myself a treadmill and use it for more than a clothes rack.
Much like any journey mine has been one of ups and downs. Some days better than others. But so far no days are really "worse" - I am thakful for that. When I get frustrated, I just have to stop myself and remind myself of small victories along the way. I finally broke out of the 220s....next up 210s with the goal of 199 by my birthday (4th of July). I think I can....screw that - I know I can....
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About Me
newark, NJ
Location
42.9
BMI
Surgery
12/10/2009
Surgery Date
Jun 18, 2009
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