Holy rusted metal, Batman...it's been 4 years...

Feb 14, 2011

As I was lying in bed last night after a 6 hour shift at my 2nd/part-time job, it occurred to me that it was 4 years ago to the day that I changed my life with Bariatric surgery.

I am so thankful to be where I am at this stage.  Although I never thought I would do it, I did have an abdominoplasty.  And while it didn't make me much skinnier (so to speak), my clothes fit so much better without the excess skin in my lower belly. 

I'm no longer at my lowest post-surgery weight.  But I'm okay with that.  At that weight, I was TOO thin (for me).  My face looked really gaunt and while it was awesome being an '8'...I didn't feel healthy.  So, I've gained a couple pounds.  But I'm OKAY with that.  I am very aware of what I put in my mouth whether it be a piece of lean chicken or a cookie that I just have to have.  I don't deny myself the occasional treat...I'm just very aware of what the scale says and how I'm feeling and looking.  I didn't hate how the old Dawn looked...but I don't miss her either. My old work badge has the 'old' me on there and occasionally i'll show it to someone and they'll look at me like, "there's NO WAY that is you".  I assure them that it WAS me.

Above I mentioned my part-time job.  I just recently became a server at a very busy restaurant.  It's been probably about 21 years since I last did that.  21 years ago I was very heavy.  Then, when I ended a shift, EVERYTHING hurt...my feet, my back and it was tough to get through those tight places when the restaurant would put people close to each other.  Now, while  my feet still hurt some after running around for 6-11 hours, everything else is fine.  And I have NO issues 'squeezing' through the small spaces.  THAT is an awesome feeling.

So if you happen to be reading this and thinking about whether or not to have surgery, I encourage you to read the facts, get the info and then if you're comfortable...take the plunge.  The first few months aren't easy as you get used to eating in a totally different way.  But the end result is that you'll look and feel better than you ever have before.  GOOD LUCK and God Bless.

Dawn McG

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