lauraanne715
Reflection --- My 1 Year Surgiversary!!!
Jun 22, 2009
I was being wheeled into the OR at Barix to begin the biggest and most life altering journey in my life!! Today I am CELEBRATING my one year surgerversary!!!! YAY!!! I am down over 110 lbs and feeling fab!! All I can say is thank you to Dr P and all my friends here and on the OH board for all your help and support over the past year!This year has been full of surprises both good and not so good but I have learned so much that has changed me forever and has changed the way I look at food and health so I thought I would share them with you!!
1. The number on the scale does not define how my day will go--It is wonderful to lose pounds each week but during a stall I need to continue to work my tool and live my new HEALTHY lifestyle.
2. Emotional eating is no longer necessary as now I actually DEAL with the feelings I have instead of stuffing my face with unhealthy options..I have a better relationship with my hubby and my family because I no longer hide behind food to avoid dealing with my feelings!! I actually work through them and deal with the situations and it is GREAT!!!
3. Excersise is life affirming!!! For a lifelong avoider of physical activity this truly surprised me! I actually enjoy working out. I enjoy walking on the treadmill doing weights and RIDING my bike for miles on end!! I feel awesome during it and after it !! I am no longer winded running up the steps or walking to the corner...I feel strong and capable because I AM strong and capable now!!!
4. I am no longer the fattest person in the room. True it is amazing to me still that I don not need the 3XL clothes and actually fit in large and medium sizes...I can actually walk into a normal store not a "specialty size" shop and buy clothes!! Wow !! I no longer shop at the big girl stores but can get pieces from the juniors section of Target or walk into NY and Co and buy a dress off the rack and KNOW it will fit!!
5. I have my confidence back...this is huge!! I can walk into any room anywhere and not feel ashamed of what I look like ...cause I like me now. I am able to let my inner and outer self shine because I am not hiding in a corner dressed in head to toe black trying to be invisible. People actually acknowledge me as a person and if they don't well the new me let's them know they are being ignorant..I do not take anyones BS anymore because through the journey I have learned that even at my fattest I was still worth more than I let people treat me--never again will I let the thoughts of what others may think of me control how I live each day.
We are all special and unique and worth the time to care about and love--Don't ever forget that!!!!!!There is so much more but I would probablly put you all to sleep if I kept on going!!!! LOL
But I do know this one thing for sure--this surgery, this opportunity for a new life has given me all my hopes and dreams back and let me see how precious and wonderful, scary and challenging and superb life can be!! Never again will I take life for granted and let it slip so easily by--now I actually LIVE life to the absolute fullest each day of the year!!!
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About Me
Pottstown, PA
Location
29.7
BMI
Surgery
05/28/2008
Surgery Date
Feb 18, 2008
Member Since
