09 YEAR

Oct 07, 2014

Well it is almost 9 years.  In just 10 short days I will celebrate 9 years.  I am now 54.  This surgery changed my life and I am now living a very mindful life.  Habits did change because they had to.  The surgery was just the starting point.  I had to change, life style changed, eating habits changed.  Everything had to change to be a success.  I could not exist by being a victim and I could not exist by being invisible.

My children are now juniors in high school.  When I had my surgery they were just in the third grade.  I am still married to my wonderful husband.  I did not change one addiction for another.  My marriage did not fail and most of all I DID NOT GAIN IT ALL BACK.

My weight stays around 170 to 180.  I am a size 16.  I am thrilled with where I am.  I was never able to afford the plastic surgery part but that is ok.  My health has been fairly uneventful.  I do have trouble with my sugar dropping low.  I do struggle with arthritis in my knees but I am able to do what ever I want.

This has been amazing.  If you read my blog you will see that both my sisters and my niece also had this surgery.  Please know that we all have kept the weight off.  Yes we have to watch what we eat and stay in check but it is a life long commitment.

I just wanted to check in.  I encourage everyone who is considering this type of surgery to really research and be prepared. 

Life is wond

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