What the surgery is NOT

Jan 16, 2014

Hey OH Fam. Over the years I've had the fantastic pleasure of meeting many folk either in person or over the interwebs that have had WLS. And I've been fortunate and blessed to inspire, encourage, and council some people (in my own way) with info and tips on my own WLS success. However, in doing so I see some people making the mistake of thinking this surgery is "a golden ticket". ..... Listen to me .... It is not! It s not something to do to make your boyfriend not leave you because he thinks you're "fat". It's not something to do because your high school reunion is coming up and you want to make a good impression on your old classmates. It's not something to do because you think it'll fix everything that is wrong in your life. It's not easy. It's not quick. And most of all it's NOT temporary. It is a LIFELONG choice. After you lose the weight you still have to exercise and eat healthy, and take vitamins, and watch your sugars and carbs and fats FOREVER. It's always going to be protein first... Forever. 

This is a FOREVER surgery. So please do not make this decision for anyone else but yourself. For YOUR future. For YOUR health. For YOUR happiness. 

With that said - I'm happy to report I am 3 1/2 years out and loving my RNY. I make healthy choices but still enjoy my favorite splurges from time to time. I'm active, I'm mindful to not be too liberal with my "treats", but most important .... I'm complication free and healthy. 

Xoxo

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