After WLS Questions:
I think if I was to go back and look at my pre-op thoughts, I'd find a lot of things to post here. But since I don't want to waste time right now looking back...
I'm like Edi, always have been pretty darned active. I even guided and outfitted canoe trips when I was in the upper 200's! But that was a long time ago. I may just get my family up to the BWCA next summer, 'cuz I sincerely believe EVERYONE should have that experience at least once in their lives.
I DO want to go-go-go these days, much to my family's chagrin...
But while I wasn't a slug before, I DO find myself having more energy, less negative self-thoughts, and the BIG unexpected gift from this surgery, MORE FRIENDS to DO fun stuff with!!! I spend a lot of time here, I go to PNC regulary, but what amazes me and warms my heart are the PEOPLE that have welcomed me into their lives! We do need more hours in a day. So much to do, so little time. Whodathunk?
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
I have lost 8 pounds since my surgery this past Tuesday (11/11/2008) and, combined with the 12 pounds I lost during my pre-op - I have had a lot of nice compliments from my immediate family and close friends.
As for other changes, I have type 2 diabetes and since my blood sugars have stabalized to the high 90's and low 100's - I feel a lot better. My ankles are no longer swollen and I feel like I just have more energy.
Regarding my sleep apnea, I use a CPAP machine set to 15. I took a nap yesterday afternoon without using my CPAP and my family told me that my snore was a "small purr" - compared to my usual chainsaw level!
Awesome Alan!!! Amazing isn't it!!!
my snore was a "small purr" - compared to my usual chainsaw level!
Love Family!!!!
~Sandie~ 
-147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
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"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with! Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!
1) 'wanting to get out more' definitely, though recently defaulted to non-WLS friends who already know my positivity and sense of humor; gratefully our communication is not exclusively misinterpreted typed words.
2) Try new things...a definite in this gal's thematic 'variety is the spice of life.' For me, variety includes 'new things!' Yesterday I treated my two sisters to 'high tea' at a premier hotel by Rice Park (St Paul). Granted, I wasn't yet up to spend the afternoon cavorting with them (definitely not pitying here, merely stating a content fact). WE all had a wonderful time at the 'tea'. Too much food for my preference, though no trouble at all picking/eating what I could!
3) becoming 'a good proud of self', definitely with the many positive strides so far, (and endlessly) through three-plus years therapy with a licensed psychologist who specializes in WLS. Not being the person strangers define me as, I make positive ventures out of shot-down notions. For example, last August was unsuccessful getting people to go to Power of Ten whom I'd 'discovered' at the EP 4th of July events. Looking forward to seeing them again with a friend or two! Also, have made an effort to become friends with people I meet when out and about. One gal (whom I'd met at the plastic surgeon's office last week while awaiting our prospective rides) and I will be meeting for 'coffee' this week, yet unbeknown to her, my treat (I'm a giver, often doing RAK).
4) . I'd realized initially the first four months post-WLS, becoming more introverted, feeling more vulnerable as shedding those fat layers, although that doesn't relate to loving life more, merely the haunting of adolescent molestation effectively handled through the psychologist at therapy. Also having a disability, being so much smaller makes me feel more vulnerable, knowing I wouldn't be able to literally run from potential harm. However, I do carry police-recommended preventive alarming devices appropriate to varying situations. Am not paranoid: paranoia will destroy 'ya' a longtime (20+ years) utterance from this mouth)
Bottom line: Learned in my 20s, 'have no expectations, and have no disappointments.
' Thanks for posting this Sandie, fun doing 'different things'! Enjoy a wonderful SONday! Hugs, Patti
I am feeling better! Thanks! HUGS
~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
Click on link to see my journey!!!
http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=2bfaca5561a1d558fceb
87&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with! Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!
Hate to disappoint ya but these thought are cuz I'm home feeling better and bored!!
Yeah, "whodathunk"......that's how I feel everyday since WLS!!!
Hugs
~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
Click on link to see my journey!!!
http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=2bfaca5561a1d558fceb
87&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with! Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!
HUGS
~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
Click on link to see my journey!!!
http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=2bfaca5561a1d558fceb
87&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with! Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!
YOU, my dear, have a heart of gold!!! So giving and caring!! WOW!! We need more people like you!Hugs/Loves
~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
Click on link to see my journey!!!
http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=2bfaca5561a1d558fceb
87&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with! Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!
