dennismcl
Been a while.....
Apr 21, 2017
It's been some time since I visited this site. Had lots of ups and downs the last few years, including weight. Some stress-related stomach issues led to loss of appetite and weight loss. After a couple of years, the appetite is still disappointingly absent mostly. It's weird to think and remind myself "Hey you have to eat!". That's a foreign thought! The resulting weight loss is holding steady, as I have gone from a drive-car-everywhere person to using public transit and walking.....A LOT. According to fitbit, I'm averaging about 35 miles a week walking...that blows my mind!
Arthritic knees are happier than they've been in several years, and I just bought a bunch of new pants, size 33 inch waist!
One of the things I really enjoy and helps keep me on track is being the guest speaker at the bariatric preop class at the facility where I had my surgery in 2006. They have my 350lb pre-op photos, and then I get to address patients in front of those photos! I LOVE talking to bariatric patients, sharing my experience, and hopefully, provide a little motivation for those at the begining of their Bariatric Journey.
Keep up the fight, everyone! YOU....WE.....are worth it!!!
DMcL