Tomorrow Wendy...

Jan 15, 2009

So I wasn't able to make my 3 month follow up before Christmas, so I'm going to Utica, NY for my 3 month follow up at the 5 month mark tomorrow. I feel like I am doing really well, if my bathroom scale is correct - I'll know tomorrow at weigh in - I've lost 136 lbs since my journey initially began in April 2007. As of my first initial consult with Dr. Graber, I was 410, the day before my surgery I had managed to lose some weight and weighed in at 396 lbs and then Monday, 3 days after my RNY - I was at 393 lbs. This morning I weighed my self - I weighed in at 305.6 if it's the correct reading. Okay - the scale lied - in Dr. G's office I was 312 lbs - which is still great!

I can hardly believe it has only been 4 months, the weight loss has been amazing; I am no longer as out of breath walking; I can shop with my sister and have no complaints; I haven't had as hard a time sleeping; I feel so much better about my self, my mom is proud of me; my boyfriend is so supportive... I was worried this would be just another thing I would fail at in my weight loss journey, but this tool has given me the courage to believe I will succeed; I will be healthy and happy.

There are so many little moments along the way that have amazed me - and on Saturday I will be wearing a size 22 dress that is beautiful, a black dress with beading on the bodice; in a size I haven't worn since highschool; a beautiful dress that makes me feel more confident than I've ever been. I will be wearing it to a wedding on Saturday afternoon, and instead of passing the dress on the rack because I didn't want to know it wouldn't fit; I tried it on and was yet again amazed when it not only fit, but looked nice as well. I know it's just a dress, but wow... just another of those wow moments where I almost have to pinch myself to remember that yes, this is real; that yes, this is my life...

So wish me luck tomorrow, I know I still need help along the way; my journey is far from over, in fact this is still just the beginning, but I know I'll succeed as I want to be healthy, and what better way can I thank Dr. Graber for the chance to enjoy a better life than by embracing and moving forward on this journey.

I feel blessed, and it's taken me so long to get to this point and I'm just so excited to see where the future takes me.

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