Eldy
5 months out update...
Jul 29, 2009
Its been awhile since I have written. I am 5 months out now. I have pretty much gotten used to the new way of eating ( knowing when to eat, when to drink, what to eat, etc) I am still having trouble exercising regularly. However, I have found that after losing weight, doing the exercising ( walking, gym, karate) have become much easier and more enjoyable now. Before, it was such an effort to walk. I would get tired and winded quickly. Everyone walked way faster than me. Now I have no problem. In fact, my husband comments on how fast I walk now. I don't even notice it.I am really glad I had this surgery. I am off ALL diabetes medications. My blood sugars are usually between 79 and 100. That was unthinkable before! I was on 3 blood pressure medications and this week my Cardiologist cut my last blood pressure pill that I am on down to half a dose daily. That was very exciting! That is the only medication i am on that is related to weight. I do take vitamins though. As I will for the rest of my life. But that is so much better than meds. Vitamins don't have the side effects that medications have.
I am happy with the way that I look. I can look in the mirror and recognize the person there. I don't feel that I walk into the room and everyone looks up thinking "wow, look how fat she is". Ok, maybe they didn't think that, but thats how you feel when your "plus" sized. Now i feel normal. Maybe they look at me because I'm pleasant to look at. Who knows? I still have about 25 pounds to lose. This may be why i am having trouble losing any more. I do have to exercise more. That will help ALOT!! But thats all I want to lose. I want to be a size 10. I figure, at least I can shop for clothes anywhere and if the 10 is a little tight, then there is a size bigger available. I don't think that is too small. I'm not asking to be a size 2. I think my family and friends would have me hospitalized if i got that small!! LOL
Well, on with my day! Until next time, folks!
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About Me
Warwick, RI
Location
25.7
BMI
Surgery
02/24/2009
Surgery Date
May 27, 2008
Member Since
