The MOST important NSV of all...

Dec 12, 2010

My "Thankfullness/ NSV" post...

PREOP I had active autoimmune disease (Myositis and MCTD) as well as severe osteoarthristis, high cholesterol, borderline Type 2 diabetes, failing cortisol levels and beginnings of high blood pressure.  I used a WHEELCHAIR and had a FULL TIME Mobility Service dog!
I was on 14 different prescription medications, 3 of those heavy duty pain meds (Fentanyl, Nucynta and high amounts of NSAIDS)...
I was on CHEMOTHERAPY and Biologic Medicines to shut down my immune system. I saw 4 different doctors and was TOLD by 3 of them that I would be DEAD in less than 1 year.
That was my main reason I decided on WLS...In fact one of my doctors recommended it (2 actually...My Physical Therapist and my Pain Management team!).
If I do not lose a single pound more, or a single clothing size less, I would consider teh surgery a SUCESS!!!!!! I considered the surgery a SUCESS 4 months AGO when I had ONLY lost 40 lbs!!!
Why???
Because I was off 10 (That's right 10!!!!!!!) Of my prescription medications. I no longer had to have Chemo OR the biologics or high doses of presnisone (Steroids)... I was able to dump 3 of the narcotics. I no longer NEED a wheelchair OR a full time mobility service dog!!!!!!!!! I walk 1 mile daily and go to the gym 3 times a week for body building work... My doctors...ALL of them are STUNNED!
So for me...It never was about teh weight. Of COURSE I am "Happy" I have gotten smaller and lost weight. But FAR more important to me was to LIVE...ANd you know what??? If I DIE tomorrow...It was STILL all worth it. I have done MORE in the last 6 months with my adult autistic son, and my military husband..I have LIVED more and loved more than ever before in my life! I truly WAS given a second chance.
And this is from a cancer survivor and ex-smoker...So I had the "2nd chance" once before...But this is different. My surgeon truly HAS saved my life and allowed me to enjoy some serious pain free months...
If anyone wants to tell me it HASN'T been for my health they can kiss my butt!!!!!!
If someone wants to tell me I had the "Wrong surgery" they can kiss my butt!!! I am not a vain person, even when I was fat I didn't care...Only when my health was tanking and in the toilet did I finally care. And yes...That is my BEST Non-Scale Victory....In fact it is SO great I am posting this in my blog to remind me of how far I have come.

I wish each of you a wonderful and healthful journey as well.
Warmly,
Jackie E.

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