Wow 7 yrs out and I only blinked!

Sep 29, 2015

I spent so much time on this site while starting this journey to a healthier life that I didn't think there would come a time where I didn't tune in daily. I suppose you want to put the "old" life behind you. The realities I think are you simply cannot do that because it is a lifestyle. I lost 150lbs and have gained back 20 that I am trying to lose. I am going to do this by going back to basics. I think the worst two things I learned I could eat and drink were chocolate and diet soda. Soda is the worst and chocolate I have been able to stop eating again but it is hard. I realize that some of our behaviours are self Sabotage! I don't even really enjoy chocolate but find myself eating it....did. I have been on heavy pain meds since before surgery for abdominal pain. I stopped them slowly over a year and this is the first time in 13 years I have had energy again. I will suffer through the pain because I like having the physical energy to go along with my mental energy. I started having problems with my hemoglobin and ferritin levels, for awhile I had blood transfusions after almost passing out in a store.  I ended up having a hysterectomy since I was done having my babies and this stopped the need so far for blood, I do however go every few months for IV iron therapy and give myself B12 shots every so often.  I am a motivational speaker although until next month my speeches have never included my weight loss surgery or journey. Only because I am known more for our little girls battle with cancer. I will feel so very complete if a time comes where I can make a living speaking. Excercise I hate it but it is necessary. I am not talking about running a marathon but even just getting out for a brisk walk three our four days a week.  I hope if you are reading this before surgery that you realize the risks to this surgery.  I consider myself to be fortunate, having to have IV therapy is no big deal, I did recommend to a friend that her friend have it. She passed away before getting out of the hospital. It made me realize how important it was that people be personally informed, listen to doctors. No two people are the same.  Hugs

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