2 years today

I went and changed my life for ever. I went and had RNY done and I am so thankful  to the people who supported me while I went through this and very thankful to the doctor who suggested that I go for it and sent the papers in. This operation is such a life changing experience and I always say it is one that you must be ready to make. It is not a magic pill but a tool that you must work with and follow the rules. If you do than the results are great. I get asked many times if I have any regrets and the answer is yes and only one and that is I wish I had it done years ago. Even when I was ill from the surgery I still did not regret it because I knew that they would figure it out and they did.  I have been told how much I have changed and when you have this operation there is going to be changes in you. I believe that the person I am becoming has always been deep inside me and now I have the confidence to allow myself to become that person. I walk now standing up straight and tall. I no longer hate clothes shopping because I know most time I will find something to buy. Sometimes I now have the problem not finding it small enough. Can not win. I am in the gym almost everyday where as before there was no way I would go to the gym to embarrass to go. When ever I watched a triathlon on TV I always wished I could do it. Well this summer I made the dream come true not just once but twice. This last Sunday I ran my first 1/2 marathon in 2:30:56. What a high that was considering 2 years ago I could not walk a block without running into breathing problems. I always liked sports but now instead of being a watcher I am taking part.  I know I have a few friends that are not happy with the new me but I am OK with that. I ask myself if they are truly my friend and the answer is no. If people are not happy with the new you than leave them do not let them bring you down. I have met so many new people since the surgery and they are great people. I will always look up to Karen and she knows that. I know I am looking up to someone that was and still successful after all these years. I want to be successful in the years to come and not just today. Know that this is long but for all of you just starting out this dream can be yours to reach and work it and will be.

 Congratulations on your 2nd year surgervisary!!! You are a true inspiration to us all!!   

Congratulations on your surgiversary, the changes you have made and the decision to be who you are.

All the best,

Tracey

Thank you for sharing your perspective.  It is like a ray of hope for those of us to follow.

Judy

Congrats, Barb.  I'm looking up to you as an inspiration now!

Congratulations and thank you so much for posting this... it is inspirational and reaffirming.

Happy surgeversary!!

WOW, a huge congrats on your success! As a poster below said...this post truly is an inspiration to all of us out there waiting to take a spot on the bench

 Awesome post Barb, congratulations!

Happy surgiversary Barb, and congrats on your 1/2 marathon!