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Hi all!
Highest weight: 383
Surgery day: 359
Today: 150
Two years ago today-I was waking up from Lap RNY surgery. I remember coming to-and thinking "Ok-you lived, now GET MOVING!". I remember hearing one of the nurses say, "Aw-would you look at her, she is already doing her feet circle exercises!"
As soon as I got to my room I was asking when I could get up and walk. When they finally allowed me to-I got up and walked. I refused to give up and walked all the way down the hall and back, crying. I repeated over and over again "I will NOT give up! I will NOT give up ever!" I was even shocked by the shear will I had to make this thing work.
Since then-I have done my best to follow the rules and focus on the goal. I have had my great days and my tough days. So many wow moments by now-I cannot list them all!
I was on crutches before my surgery-I was losing my ability to walk unassisted. My body was aching and my heart was broken. You all recall that feeling of being worn down and just nearly at the end? That was me.
Since then I have run up and down stairs in tears of joy and told absolute strangers things like "Hi! I just made it through that turn-style" and "Wow! My butt fits in this chair!"
Sure-some folks don't get it-but those that do have shared in my joy.
OH has been my place to come and talk about the things I have experienced. The good and the bad, the scary and the hopeful. There is no greater bond than those that have set foot on the same sinking ship together-only to find out they survived!
I survived.
If I have something to share-it would be to PLEASE always take responsibility for your knowledge of your surgery. The WLS community is constantly learning new things-and just because your surgeon told you two years ago that 1 chewable vitamin is "fine" does NOT mean it's true today. DO YOUR RESEARCH! Never forget that in the scheme of time-these surgeries are still very new. Ask questions, question authority at all times-your life and health will depend on this.
You also know this surgery is a TOOL. You have heard this and it still stands true. You CAN gain weight. You CAN hurt your body. Use your knowledge. DO NOT allow yourself ever to say "Well I didn't know". GO learn-go KNOW.
There are new doors to open and a new life to live.
Bottom line for me- I have finally found MORE of me, by allowing there to be less of me!
I just got married November 3rd-and in a couple of months I will move to UK for a brand new leg of this journey. Life is truly lived IN the present moment-in THESE steps you take today.
No regrets.
Peace and enjoy the journey!
Therese
1 comment | Click here to leave a comment.Hi all!
Highest weight: 383
Surgery day: 359
Today: 150
Two years ago today-I was waking up from Lap RNY surgery. I remember coming to-and thinking "Ok-you lived, now GET MOVING!". I remember hearing one of the nurses say, "Aw-would you look at her, she is already doing her feet circle exercises!"
As soon as I got to my room I was asking when I could get up and walk. When they finally allowed me to-I got up and walked. I refused to give up and walked all the way down the hall and back, crying. I repeated over and over again "I will NOT give up! I will NOT give up ever!" I was even shocked by the shear will I had to make this thing work.
Since then-I have done my best to follow the rules and focus on the goal. I have had my great days and my tough days. So many wow moments by now-I cannot list them all!
I was on crutches before my surgery-I was losing my ability to walk unassisted. My body was aching and my heart was broken. You all recall that feeling of being worn down and just nearly at the end? That was me.
Since then I have run up and down stairs in tears of joy and told absolute strangers things like "Hi! I just made it through that turn-style" and "Wow! My butt fits in this chair!"
Sure-some folks don't get it-but those that do have shared in my joy.
OH has been my place to come and talk about the things I have experienced. The good and the bad, the scary and the hopeful. There is no greater bond than those that have set foot on the same sinking ship together-only to find out they survived!
I survived.
If I have something to share-it would be to PLEASE always take responsibility for your knowledge of your surgery. The WLS community is constantly learning new things-and just because your surgeon told you two years ago that 1 chewable vitamin is "fine" does NOT mean it's true today. DO YOUR RESEARCH! Never forget that in the scheme of time-these surgeries are still very new. Ask questions, question authority at all times-your life and health will depend on this.
You also know this surgery is a TOOL. You have heard this and it still stands true. You CAN gain weight. You CAN hurt your body. Use your knowledge. DO NOT allow yourself ever to say "Well I didn't know". GO learn-go KNOW.
There are new doors to open and a new life to live.
Bottom line for me- I have finally found MORE of me, by allowing there to be less of me!
I just got married November 3rd-and in a couple of months I will move to UK for a brand new leg of this journey. Life is truly lived IN the present moment-in THESE steps you take today.
No regrets.
Peace and enjoy the journey!
Therese
