6 Years of Blessings

Dec 18, 2008

Tomorrow will be my 6 year bandanniversary.  Sometimes it seems like an eternity ago that I was 33 years old, 240 pounds and truly miserable.  I was carrying an extra 100 pounds on my body, and my struggle with obesity had affected me physically, emotionally, mentally and emotionally.  I wanted nothing more than to get my life and health back, be able to do the things I wanted to do, live to see my kids grow up, be able to do things with them, and finally feel good about myself.

My first year I lost 85 pounds, and thought that I would be completely happy if I never lost another pound.  

Luckily for me after some major changes in my personal life, I went back to my career as a nurse.  I became a coordinator for a new bariatric program at a hospital.  It was truly my calling...  I then went to work with that surgeon assisting in surgery, and doing patient education and support group leading.  What a way to spend your time, helping others realize their dreams of better health and happiness achieved through weight loss surgery.  

Tomorrow I will be reflecting on my surgery date and all that it has afforded me in life.  I know I wouldn't take 100 years obese for the last 6 years.  I hope that each and everyone who has the desire to overcome their battle with obesity, finds a way to obtain it.  It is truly priceless, and I would not take a million dollars for the journey.

God bless all

Stefanie        

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