ltlkim9424
Happy Surgiversary to me!!
Nov 11, 2009
I just wanted to give you an update to the changes in my life over thelast year since I started this weight loss journey.
One year ago today I was being rolled into surgery to start my new
life. I weighed 220lbs and was a diabetic with high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, sleep issues, depression, among all sorts of other joint
and back pain. I took 14 different meds a day to help deal with my
medical issues and felt hung over, for lack of a better word, every day,
ready to sleep by 7 at night.
1 year later...I am down to 134lbs. My medical issues have all been
resolved. I am down to only 2 meds now for my thyroid and hysterectomy,
which are lifelong medications anyways. I wake up each morning well
rested. I work out 5 days a week doing things like kickboxing, spinning,
and strength training classes. I have made so many new friends on this
journey that have been able to help me grow to be a better person. To
them, they mean more than they will ever know. I have regained my self
esteme and moreover my joy for life.
My biggest suprise?? I thought I would miss food so much... but knew I
had to do this. I have learned to eat to live and how just a bite of
anything can go so far when it comes to satisfaction.I can still
celebrate life and its great little miracles, just in moderation.
They say the first year is the easy part and now the hard part begins
with maintaining. I haven't lost any weight since April, so maintainance
began about 6 months ago for me. I look at each day as a new beginning
and that this surgery is only a tool and I have to continue to use it in
the way it was designed for me to continue to stay healthy. For that I
will continue to look for support from my friends and family, to make
good choices in my life, and to remember its okay to take care of me
first. I am excited to have a zest for life again and look forward to
everything that comes my way.
Lastly, My biggest blessing I have had through this whole journey has
been the support of my friends and family. Not once did anyone doubt me
or question my decision to do this. I had the full support of all of you
and for that I am so greatful!! Thank you for all of your unconditional
support and love. It has helped me more than you will every know.
I thought I would put my measurements her for the newbies:
Starting 3mo 6mo 9mo 1year
Weight 220 168 146 141 134.5
Neck 16 13 13 12.5 12
Chest 46 40.5 38 33 36 (implants at 10/09)
Ribcage 43 36 35 33 31.5
Waist 42 36 35 33 30
Upper arms 16 14 13 12.5 12
Wrists 7.5 6.75 6.25 6.25 6
Hips 46 41 37.5 36.5 36
Thighs 28 23 21 21 20
Knees 18 16 14 14 14
Calves 17 15 14 14 14
Ankles 10 9.5 9 9 8.5
I will post pics soon!!
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About Me
Lakeville, MN
Location
23.0
BMI
Surgery
11/11/2008
Surgery Date
Jun 04, 2008
Member Since