11 months out

Dec 29, 2009

well - it's almost my one year anniversary date.  The year went by so quickly!  Do I have any regrets about the surgery?  No!  I've not once regretted the choice - even when I had complications - even when I got sick to my stomach.  127 lbs lost and no regrets.

Things that I need to reconcile in my life:

Body image - now I feel too thin.  I worry that I look sick.  I don't like my saggy skin.  Most of this is mental and I need to change my thinking.

Comments from others - the most recent one came from my brother as we were saying goodbye after Christmas visits - "You look great!  By the way, I've enrolled you in the Cheesecake of the Month Club - don't lose any more weight"  This is just one example of the many back-handed compliments I receive.  I get self-conscious and worried when I hear them.  They distort my own body image.  They make me worry about my health - though the Dr. said I was in a good range.  I don't like these comments!

Things for which I'm grateful:

Health, family, friends (even when they make back-handed compliments), pets, job, nature...

There's a lot to be grateful for, not the least of which is my improved health - both mental and physical. 

I actually was given the gift of Christmas spirit this year!  I haven't had that in a long time.

I wish everyone health, happiness and positive support in the new year and in their weight loss journeys.  Don't hesitate to contact me.
 
Thank you for all of your support.  It has meant and continues to mean a lot to me.

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