jewel506
3 mos. - ONEderland!
Aug 29, 2010
At 3 mos. (plus a few days), this is how my life has changed since surgery.....
I’ve lost 60 lbs since my highest (early May ’10) and 51.5 lbs. since surgery.
I’m almost 1/2 way to my goal.
SW 258.5 / CW 198.5 / GW 135
My body moves better - and actually feels lighter!
Not exhausted after taking a shower.
Don’t sweat like I used to - and do not get HOT like I used to!
Fitting into smaller clothes......OFTEN...and they fit so much nicer, too.
No more high blood pressure medication!!!!!
I ENJOY LIFE MORE!!
Last, but not least......
Freedom.
For the first time I can remember, I do not feel guilt over every bite I eat.
It doesn’t matter if I’m at home eating or at a friend’s home or at a restaurant....I do not feel any guilt when I eat.
For most of my life, I felt guilty about every bite - and now (even with the foods we DSers eat) I NEVER feel any guilt!
I don’t care if the “skinny waitress” thinks I shouldn’t be eating what I’ve chosen because I know it’s good for ME.
If someone in the grocery store thinks I shouldn’t be buying cream, cheese, butter, steak, etc..... that is theirproblem!!! I know it’s good food for ME - and I will be healthier and thinner eating it.
With every passing day my energy level increases and I feel stronger, healthier and happier!
ETA:
I cannot believe I left out the BIGGEST and most wonderful part about my DS life! DOH! 
I have a 6 yr old daughter who I love with all my heart. In case you missed this - she is actually my granddaughter I adopted.
She was my biggest inspiration to being healthier...... I want to be here for her!!
Now we play more - and it’s not unusual for us to break out dancing at any given moment.... just for fun! LOL! We go out more (now that I’m not mortified and fretting over how others will ‘see’ me).... and life is just so much better overall.
A few weeks ago she came up to me and gave me a big hug (she does this often) and sort of jumped back and said, “I can reach all the way around you now!”. THAT was a great “WOW”!
I now feel confident I’ll be here to take care of her...and see her grow up. That is priceless.
Those who are newly post-op or pre-op......it took me some time - but I can honestly say I am falling in love with my DS!
A HUGE thank you to all of you hear who have helped me with my journey.....offering advice and sharing your wisdom and experiences!!! God bless you all!!!!!!
A very grateful DSer,
Julie
About me.....
May 14, 2010
I, like many of you, have battled with my weight my whole life. For many years I kept it in check....at least I was in 'normal range' and life went on.....
After having children the battle was tougher. Not so much due to the pregnancies as a rotten marriage.....so I turned to food for comfort.
Years later I find my weight out of control.....and I'm just so tired of it being the center of my life - what I do, who I see, where I go..... you know the drill.
I am blessed with two grown girls and have adopted my granddaughter, who is now 6 yrs old. I have a lot of living yet to do - and want to enjoy these years with my little one!!! :-)
So - off we go to Disney World.....then immediately after our trip I head to Denton to get my DS with Dr. Stewart!!
Am I 'scared'? YES! This is a huge decision....but I am confident in my research and Dr. Stewart's skills. I know this is the best thing for me - and my family.
The next time I post here, I will be switched - and on my way to a life of freedom!! Freedom from obsessing about my weight and food.....freedom to live the life I want/need/deserve to live. :-)
Keep me in your prayers - and I will do the same for you! :-)
Love, Julie
