Happy anniversary to me!

Aug 26, 2012

I got an email today from Obesity Help - congratulating me on my WLS anniversary...  six years...   I'd forgotten what day it was.  How could I forget the day I started on the path to normalcy? 

Anyway, the email encouraged me to update, so that I may help to encourage others.  So - here I am, six years out, heavier than I'd like, but still within what society deems "normal".  My constant goal is my "wedding weight" of 172 - give or take a few pounds - but I'm at about 192 right now.  I still wear a size eight.  I don't get it, it doesn't make sense, but it is, what it is. 

I'm happily married (just had our two-year anniversary).  My husband is supportive - he tells me I'm beautiful and how much he loves me multiple times each day. 

I will never forget the pain and discomfort, both physical and emotional, of being morbidly obese.  Perhaps that's part of keeping my weight under control. 

I do think that Dr. Krahn's direction, which I may not always follow but don't ever forget, was very important.  I think too many WLS patients are given the surgery without being given the directions on how to use their new tool.  My mom was one of them - she hasn't gained all of the weight back, but doesn't eat right and therefore doesn't feel great most of the time.  I've tried to explain to her that she'll feel alot better if she drinks more water and focuses on proteins, but since her doctor didn't give her the right directions, she doesn't take care of herself. 

Anyway, I'm healthy, active, and happy.  What more could I ask for?    happy anniversary to me!  

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About Me
Ontario, CA
Location
39.1
BMI
RNY
Surgery
08/25/2006
Surgery Date
Aug 02, 2006
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Before & After
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This was taken August 25, 2006, the morning of my WLS
275lbs
January, 2008 - at goal - 150!
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