3 Years ago...

Mar 02, 2014

Three years ago on February 1, 2011, I had gastric bypass surgery to get weight off quickly for other surgeries that I really needed to have. During that time I was so STRESSED! I felt like nothing was happening fast enough. I left the hospital with the full effects of the surgery. I dumped (still do!), I had horrible gas pains (still do!), I could barely eat anything other than peanuts (that was fixed with a later gallbladder surgery), and I got full so FAST! (still do!)

In the time that I have had the surgery, I have gone through a lot of emotions. It took me a long time to get used to my body and to see myself as others see me. I still have a relapse and see myself as a big woman. My lowest weight was 132 lbs. I am now somewhere between 142 and 145. I try to maintain 142-143 lbs to stay in my clothes. I am in a comfortable size 10. If I have surgery to remove the skin I will be a size 8. I really can't see that happening for several reasons. I don't want another surgery, I've been told that it's very painful, and my husband thinks I am too small as it is!

Anyway, I have learned how to eat again from this surgery which I believe is the purpose. I am working on my stress eating and body image. I praise God daily that I survived and look forward to the next steps in my life. Praise God everyone and pay attention to what your body is telling you!

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