GRANDMAr
WOW....5 MONTHS OUT
Mar 28, 2017
It's hard to believe that I am already 5 months sleeved! This journey has been very interesting and, at times, very difficult.
In spite of being 5 months out, I still experience some difficulties. I still have great difficulty knowing what should be my last bite. I know that by taking small bites and waiting after swallowing should help, but it doesn't. Exercise is another challenge. I am disabled and it impacts my ability to walk.
Well, I live in Florida and the weather is warming up day and night. Know what that means? It now makes sense to turn on the heat in the pool. You know what that means? I can exercise daily!!!!
I want to share so many of the ositives I've experienced and continue to experience, but first the basics........
Highest weight: 261 lbs. Current: 186 lbs.
Height: 5'7"
Age at time of surgery: 61
Date of surgery: Oct. 21, 2016
Size in bottoms: 18w + Current: 10-12
Size in tops: XXL. Current: Sm.= Med.
As far as my health goes:
NO more pre-diabetic
No more high blood pressure
NO more sleep apnea
No more high cholesterol or trigycerides
No more knee pain
I still suffer from back issues but that is due to my spine. The weight I carried around did permanent damage. Still, I can walk more than I could before....which isn't too difficult since I could barely do before.
What have I learned from this experience?
I wanted this surgery even more than I knew.
My health was worse than I expected.
I am stronger willed than I thought. After all, you have to be to drink your meals for 3 weeks and then just swallow them for another 2.
But most of all, I learned that each journey is different and we CANNOT compare ouse lives to others. Some lose more quickly than othets. I have always been a slow loser and I still am. Some find the journey impossible, I haven't. As I said before, there are difficult times but not impossible. For sime, they are counting on WLS as the answer, I know it is just a tool and needs me to continue the lifestyle changes I have made. Some do not realize the changes it makes on your relationships and the impact on your life. I realized that from the beginning.
So, I guess the big question is.....Would I go though this again??? FOR SURE, WITHOUT A SHADOW OF A DOUBT!!!!
