Bellissima
Reflections of a Butterfly...
Jan 18, 2009
Well, I feel like a butterfly that has finally emerged from it's cocoon! The past year has flown by, and I'm thrilled to say that my life has undergone just as dramatic of a transformation as the metamorphosis of a caterpillar changing into a butterfly...I had my gastric bypass surgery in July 2007, and I was blessed to reach my goal weight in May 2008 - I was so joyful to lose 100 lbs and to reach my goal of 147 lbs! I dipped down to 135 for a little bit (not on purpose!), but I have maintained a consistent weight of 145-149 lbs (size 6) since that time. As wonderful as the weight loss itself has been, I have felt an even greater blessing in the form of having my health fully restored! I no longer suffer from sleep apnea, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, gastric reflux, or edema! In fact, as I sit here writing this, I can no longer even really remember how it felt to live trapped inside such an overweight, unhealthy body!
For me, losing the weight has not only been a physical process of shedding pounds, but an emotional process of shedding an old life and old perspectives that no longer fit the person that I have become. I feel like I have been given an incredible "do-over," or second chance at living a healthy and happy lifestyle, and I'm devoted now to taking care of myself and helping others to do the same however possible!
Ouch!! My "Before" Shot at 247 lbs
Phew! That's Better! My "After" shot at 142 lbs - Size 6 - Hurray!!! (August 2008)
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Surgery
07/11/2007
Surgery Date
Jun 15, 2007
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