My "Walk from Obesity"
Sep 29, 2007
As most of you may know, I took part in the annual Walk From Obesity charity walk today organized by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. It was - in a word - amazing.
I arrived at around 7AM just as the sun was starting to fully peak out from behind the trees wishing the world a beautiful greeting. I was walking solo due to some extenuating circumstances, but it was all well worth it. I felt so anxious for this! It was much like arriving at your own party as I stumbled through the crowds to turn in my donations (many thanks for those) and get my much anticipated "Walk From Obesity" t-shirt. When I had initially registered, I had pre-ordered a 3X thinking it would be lose, but not too bad. When I got up to the check-in table, all they had left were either 4X's or you could go down to an XXL. Underestimating the true change in my physique, I asked for a 4X. Needless to say, it was HIDEOUSLY over-sized, and I did ask for opinions from strangers, so I opted for the smaller size XXL. When Jeff and the kids arrived just in time to send me off on my walking way, I learned that the XXL also had "swallowed" me up. It was a great "WOW" moment and started my trek out with a little skip in my step!
The walk was quick and full of some deep and thoughtful thinking on my part. It seemed that, before I knew it, my 2 miles were finished and all I had to show was a body full of lotion-soaked perspiration!! I had started at the very tail end of the "Obesity Adventure" and had managed to push my way forward to almost the front lines of the finishing line! I even managed a jog at one point to circumvent the television crew that was following Dr.Garth Davis (and crew from TLC's Big Medicine) throughout the journey because I DID NOT want to end up on TV. Crossing the finish line seemed to release a large range of emotions in me that I wasn't prepared for. Everything from mourning the loss of my old tried and true pal, food, to the celebration of another small hurdle overcome in my winning war on obesity.
I truly am grateful that I took on this walk and did it. Helping to fund the education, research, and treatment of obesity is such an incredibly important cause and I hold it so very close to my (already stronger and healthier) heart!!
Here is the slide of the few pictures that I took on my journey today....ENJOY!
http://www.slide.com/r/JmBwJdKj4D_gkcIp4kSi4BHHLwJqEar3?previous_view=mscd_embedded_url&view=original
Feeling so much healthier already!!
Aug 19, 2007
Three month surgiversary today!!
Aug 08, 2007
Well....today marks three months since my rebirth!!
As of today I am 52 pounds down from my surgery date!! WOOOHOOO!!! I have lost 6 inches off of my waist and 6 1/2 inches off of my hips!! I am starting to really enjoy this ride!! Don't stop!!
Almost at my three month mark!!
Aug 03, 2007
6 weeks and 5 days post-op
Jun 24, 2007
My moods vary from day to day. I am trying to get over an addiction to the scale currently. I was weighing EVERYDAY. Now I sit at -34 lbs.. It is good, but I am just so stinkin' afraid that the weight loss is going to stop.
Last night I think my Ambien CR got stuck because I had my nighttime snack of jerky and a piece of string cheese and it all came back up. It was pretty bad.
Anyway....just a wee lil' update on me....
FINALLY (2 weeks 6 days post-op)
May 28, 2007
This may be worth it after all!!
One week post-op....
May 15, 2007
The surgery went perfectly - but I expected nothing less from Spivak. I was walking that night and then checked out less than 48 hours later. I had no problems in the hospital - had a super GREAT experience - and cannot complain about any of it.
The feelings I have had the past few days have been so hard to explain. I have felt like some botched science experiment or an alien of sorts. I had an emotional "crack" on Mother's Day and cried for a lot of it. I miss being my old self again - I hate being so dependent on other people for things. I feel like an invalid and I am so excited to start feeling my energy return and my pain to dissipate. I miss playing with my children. I miss cuddling with my hubby.....SOON. I know - soon. Today I cleaned myself up some, put on make-up and "real clothes" and walked a few blocks. In the end, I am hurting again because of it, but I feel a bit better.
I would actually venture out to say that I may be what you consider in a depressed state right now, but I am sure it will change soon.
Thanks for listening!!!
Morning of...
May 07, 2007
I am going to need so much support in this - I can already tell.
As for the battle....bring it on!!
*cue Rocky theme song*
Less than a week away!!!!
May 02, 2007
I have a date!!!
Apr 25, 2007
Any comments or advice are appreciated!!
