Terri S.
Update...
Jun 25, 2007
I can't believe next week - February 12th, 2008 will be my 7 year Weight Loss Surgery Anniversary. This was by far, the best thing I EVER did for myself and my family. I feel like I'm a better wife and mom. I'm fortunate enough to now work for the surgeon who did my RNY. Truly a great man and an awesome bariatric team that I am priviledged to be a part of!
Six Years Ago...
Feb 13, 2007
Wow - it's hard to believe that six years ago yesterday (the 12th of February), I was recovering from my Lap RNY. I can't believe what having this surgery has done for me. If anyone would have told me what changes would have happened in my life during these six years, I wouldn't have believed them. There have been the positives - of course, losing all the weight and KEEPING IT OFF! The positive of now working as a Bariatric Coordinator in Sacramento and helping soooo many people go through this process. The negatives of the impact on my marriage and it's ups and downs - a daily work in progress still today! As I tell my patients - my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. I had this surgery at age 38 - and I am so much healthier now. My oldest child is a senior in high school and I feel like I missed so much of her younger days by not doing those "fun" activities that my youngest got the benefit of with a "thin" mom. I can't take those days back - but can just look to the future.
I will be forever greatful to my surgeon and his skilled hands, and my dietician who I still look to advice from today. My words of wisdom would be for people to stay connected to their support groups and to their surgeon and MOST IMPORTANTLY - THEIR DIETICIAN. I know that I could have failed this, but I chose to stay focused. I've tried to teach my children that life is about choices - and I choose daily to stay healthy!
Blessings to all who take the time to read this and until next time...
Terri
I will be forever greatful to my surgeon and his skilled hands, and my dietician who I still look to advice from today. My words of wisdom would be for people to stay connected to their support groups and to their surgeon and MOST IMPORTANTLY - THEIR DIETICIAN. I know that I could have failed this, but I chose to stay focused. I've tried to teach my children that life is about choices - and I choose daily to stay healthy!
Blessings to all who take the time to read this and until next time...
Terri
