Heather A.
Giving it 100%
Apr 21, 2009
It's been a few weeks since Iupdated and it was because I honestly didn't have a whole lot to report. At least not much I thought would benefit anyone on this journey. However in the last week I have really started improving the way I feel, my energy level, my exercise and following my pouch rules.Since surgery one of my major struggles has been with my energy level.. I have felt very tired and run down and lacked motivation to exercise. I thought maybe my thyroid was off again so, I went and saw my PCP. I requested a full blood work up. Turns out all's well including all my vitamin and iron levels. I show no deficiencies at all. Good news, right? Well then why am I still so tired? My PCP explained that with such an intensive and invasive surgery I will not be 100% for a good 6 months to a year. WHAT?? That's not going to work. I need to bust my butt to lose this weight!!! So, I go to my therapist (who I've been seeing for over a year) I have been in therapy for the greater part of the last 13 years due to an eating disorder. So, I explain to her what my PCP said. She did some diggin in my file and asked "Weren't you diagnosed with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) back in 1999. Why, yes I was. But, I'm back in sunny California so, that wouldn't be it. Would it? Yes it absolutely is it. I have improved so dramatically in the last week thanks to the sunny weather. I need to remember that I need to tan in the winter months to keep my serotonin levles up or I will suffer the same depression symptoms no matter what. Rainy and cloudy days just about do me in. It takes everything I have just to get out of bed. I can't believe I didn't think of ot sooner. That being said we really need to listen to our bodies. Don't disregard symptoms for complete health we have to be in tune with our bodies.
So, now to all the positives of this last week. I have started working out. I am up to 40 minutes daily on the eliptical and 30 minutes with the resistance bands 3x weekly. After what seemed like an eternity of little to no weight loss I am starting to lose again. I have energy and feel great again. I know this tool is going to continue working for me and I plan to work it.
I am down 47.1 pounds staring onederland right in the face with only 3 more pounds. I am in a much smaller pant size between 12 - 14's comfortably depending on the brand from tight 18's (I refused to buy 20's). And my tops are L - XL in juniors from plus size 18 - 20's. Life is good and I am so grateful for this surgery. Thank you God for allowing me this surgery that has not only improved my life but saved it.
Until next time,
Heather
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About Me
Wrightwood, CA
Location
31.7
BMI
Surgery
01/16/2009
Surgery Date
Surgeon
Oct 20, 2008
Member Since
