MY SURGIVERSARY!
Holy Moly...one year ago this morning I had my WLS! Today is a mixture of joy and tears as I look back on the past 365 days! I am amazed how fast a year went! One year ago today I had my RNY gastric bypass and vowed to change my relationship with food and my sedentary lifestyle. Today, I am 1.5 lbs. from my goal weight (which I intend to aim now for another 10-15 lb. loss). My measurements have changed as follows: Bust/ from 61” to 43”, Waist/ from 56” to 37”, Hips/ from 62” to 41”, Upper arms/ from 20” to 13”, upper thighs/ from 24 ½ “to 19”, and calves/ from 16 ½ “ to 13 ¼ “. My weight from 284 is now 151.5. My BMI was 55.5 and is now 29.9. I went from a size 24 pants to a 10 petite, and my tops from a 4X to a Medium, sometimes large. I am seriously considering breast reduction surgery to alleviate the neck & shoulder discomfort I still experience.
My eating style has changed drastically. I was cleared to have bread, pasta & rice at 6 months out, but I rarely eat them. I am satisfied with protein and veggies at dinner. I still enjoy a protein shake, by choice for breakfast 3 times/week because I like the convenience and ease when I am rushed. My biggest challenge remains of snacking in the evening while watching TV. However, my snack choices are dramatically different. What used to be a ½ pizza or Burger King meal or a huge bowl of popcorn with a whole stick of butter is now a 100 calorie snack pack of cereal or fat free popcorn with a few squirts of fat free spray butter, or maybe an apple. I can easily say that I have not had any overwhelming cravings at this point, but if and when I do, I will be stingy with my calories and get right back on track next day.
All of this may portray me as perfect, I don’t mean to sound like a saint. I have off days too. I am stating this in writing to help others who may struggle and also to refer back to if I get off track. I see it as my testament to the commitment I made to be healthier and never be so fat again that it stops me from enjoying the only life I’ll ever have.
I know first hand how hard life can be for an obese person. I know the humiliation of being looked down on or disrespected. I have felt the guilt and shame of being a poor role model for my children. I pray it’s not too late for me to gain their admiration and respect by taking control of my life and my body for the first time ever. This journey is not only about looking attractive.
It’s so much more. Getting rid of diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure and increased physical limitations, are the rewards I now enjoy. I am no longer embarrassed and worried about sitting in certain chairs or unable to get up off the couch myself. I can do tasks without sounding like I need oxygen to survive. The freedom from the fat is like being released from prison...a prison of obesity that truly confines one to so many limitations.
No one on this earth enjoys being obese, though many of us (myself included) laugh it off while crying inside. We turn to food for comfort only to have it eventually be our worst enemy. I am so thankful for the tool of my RNY that allowed me to take back myself, the one who was hiding behind the fat for 40 years. I like the new me, not just the image in the mirror, but also the happier person I’ve become. Thank you to all the posters here who have encouraged and inspired me through this journey. Your support is invaluable! HUGS
My eating style has changed drastically. I was cleared to have bread, pasta & rice at 6 months out, but I rarely eat them. I am satisfied with protein and veggies at dinner. I still enjoy a protein shake, by choice for breakfast 3 times/week because I like the convenience and ease when I am rushed. My biggest challenge remains of snacking in the evening while watching TV. However, my snack choices are dramatically different. What used to be a ½ pizza or Burger King meal or a huge bowl of popcorn with a whole stick of butter is now a 100 calorie snack pack of cereal or fat free popcorn with a few squirts of fat free spray butter, or maybe an apple. I can easily say that I have not had any overwhelming cravings at this point, but if and when I do, I will be stingy with my calories and get right back on track next day.
All of this may portray me as perfect, I don’t mean to sound like a saint. I have off days too. I am stating this in writing to help others who may struggle and also to refer back to if I get off track. I see it as my testament to the commitment I made to be healthier and never be so fat again that it stops me from enjoying the only life I’ll ever have.
I know first hand how hard life can be for an obese person. I know the humiliation of being looked down on or disrespected. I have felt the guilt and shame of being a poor role model for my children. I pray it’s not too late for me to gain their admiration and respect by taking control of my life and my body for the first time ever. This journey is not only about looking attractive.
It’s so much more. Getting rid of diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure and increased physical limitations, are the rewards I now enjoy. I am no longer embarrassed and worried about sitting in certain chairs or unable to get up off the couch myself. I can do tasks without sounding like I need oxygen to survive. The freedom from the fat is like being released from prison...a prison of obesity that truly confines one to so many limitations.
No one on this earth enjoys being obese, though many of us (myself included) laugh it off while crying inside. We turn to food for comfort only to have it eventually be our worst enemy. I am so thankful for the tool of my RNY that allowed me to take back myself, the one who was hiding behind the fat for 40 years. I like the new me, not just the image in the mirror, but also the happier person I’ve become. Thank you to all the posters here who have encouraged and inspired me through this journey. Your support is invaluable! HUGS
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