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One year Post Op.
Mar 03, 2009
Well, today is March 3rd, 2009. What that means to me is 365 days since my laparoscopic RNY
. It means going from 261 pounds to 138 pounds (122 pound weight loss). It means going from a BMI of 44 to 24, (18-25 is Normal). I visited my surgeon today and he informed me that I have lost 100% of my excess body weight. 100%!!!! OMG!!!!
. When I began this journey, I just wanted to be less than 200 pounds; I wanted to be able to fit in the seat at a Broadway show. I wanted to be off my blood pressure medication, I wanted to be able to bend over and tie my shoes
. I wanted to walk from my car in the parking lot into the airport terminal where I work and breath at the same time. I wanted to be able to sit and cross my legs. I wanted to not have to shop in Layne Bryant, or Avenue. I wanted to be healthy, I wanted to be happy, and I wanted to not be FAT
. I tried to believe that crap that “Big is Beautiful” and that it was ok to accept that “This Is Who I Am”
. Inside I was dying and lying to myself. I wanted to feel NORMAL. I wanted to feel sexy for my husband, I wanted to HAPPY. I can honestly say that 365 days after surgery, I am able to do all of the things I wanted to do plus so much more
. I now know that “This Is Who I AM”. Healthy, happy, sexy, and feeling Normal. Please don’t get me wrong, I don’t think that being overweight is abnormal, but it was abnormal for me. The past year has been an absolute gift for me. I attend support group meetings and I see the nutritionist on a regular basis and I frequently look at my pre-op pictures, to remind me of where I don’t want to be ever again
. I am in no way delusional, I know that I’m still in my honeymoon phase, and that the pounds will pretty much just drop off at this point, but I’ve been using this time to learn how to make better food choices. I LOVE exercising now. For me this has not been a struggle or chore. Life has been so much easier. I’d like to thank Dr. Edward Cussatti
, Rosanne Deluca and all the folks from the Good Samaritan Support Group. Mary Ellen, Karen, Lisa and all the folks from the LIPO Support Group. My dear friends Iris and Ivy. Eggface and Melting Mama. (I’ve never met them, but they inspire me) and the entire OH Family.
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About Me
Brentwood, NY
Location
44.8
BMI
Surgery
03/03/2008
Surgery Date
Jun 14, 2007
Member Since
