penn M.
July 24th 2010: Throughout my childhood, teens and part of my twenties. I tried to please everyone without success. I was constantly compared to others. At 110 pounds I was told that I was fat, unattractive, and incapable of being successful anywhere in my life. When I realized my efforts would never be recognized I began to gain non stop and pregnancies aided me in my weight gain.
At the age of 58 yrs., I went through my Gastric Bypass surgery on September 21 of 2009. My weight loss outcomes have continued to be positive, Thankfully!
Before my surgery I was asked if I could lose 50 lbs. I managed to lose 60 pounds, plus I had lost 18lbs prior to my initial medical visit. When I walked into Dr. Alok Gandhi's office I weighed 357 and my B/P was high and I had Sleep Apnea. Within a few months after my surgery these concerns had vanished with my weight loss. Within a few more months I began to drive again. I had not driven in 3 years. This inspired me to go forward as my freedom felt like a huge reward.
I am now 59 yrs., and 11 months out from my Gastric Bypass surgery. I have lost 170 pounds and I am 5'4'' tall. I still have weight to lose. Determination to succeed will assist me in reaching my goals one pound at a time. I am trying to lose slowly as I want my weight to stay off. I have done short weight loss goals throughout my weight-loss program. Currently, I want to reach 140 lbs for my next goal. After this goal has been reached, I will strive to reach 130 lbs, then level off and maintain this final goal. After years of being obese I finally see my weight loss journey being recognized by me. This alone is very empowering.
Certainly I have dry spells where my weight does not move. During this time I do not weigh. I fast one day every two months and this generally helps me jump start my weight loss again.
When I become discouraged for any reason I listen to Eckart Tollie's, Power of Now book on DVD. I find this to be extremely empowering in more ways than one.
I look forward to being a part of this site and gaining more skills that will help me through my weight loss journey and meeting new friends.
About Me
Before & After
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