Cupcakelb
5 year anniversary today!!
Nov 29, 2010
Hi everyone,Well, today is my five year anniversary of wls - gastric bypass and life has never been better. I'm maintaining my weight loss, exercising 5x a week, and going strong! I'm not saying, it's been effortless or easy; maintaining the weight loss takes constant diligence, thought, and decision making. But, it has definitely been worth it.
I have regained abou 15 lbs from my very low weight of 140 but that was to be expected. Your body "calibrates" itself to a comfortable weight for YOU and then that is the weight you maintain. So, even though I rushed out and bought a ton of new clothes in sizes 4 and 6 (mistake!), I'm still so pleased that I now wear a size 10 and that suits me just fine. I'm going to be 59 years old so to be this healthy and "fit" is a blessing.
All the concerns of being overweight - lethargy, aches and pains, seatbelt issues on planes, not being comfortable in a booth at a restaurant, not knowing if a bracelet or necklace will fit me - all those worries are long gone.
My family and friends are proud of me - my 20 year old son is living in Florida and going to school (I'm from Northern VA), my daughter is in Berlin, Germany having completed an internship on a political magazine and is now teaching English there. She met a wonderful young man and they are very happy there. I miss her though.. hopefully they will return to the States when Marcus finishes his studies in engineering. They are all so a happy for me. My husband, an OB-GYN, is so thrilled for my success and good health.
So, on this anniversary date, I wish everyone who reads this success in whatever you decide to do - just realize that this is an ongoing journey.. a lifetime really.... but such a good one!
Take care.
Linda
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Chantilly, VA
Location
30.2
BMI
Surgery
11/29/2005
Surgery Date
Aug 29, 2006
Member Since
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