June 29 - 135 lbs. - Surgery Anniversary -

Jun 28, 2009

Go figure ... I missed my anniversary date.  Just over one year ago (June 25 2008) I had my RNY surgery.  Dr. Quoc Huynh from MIS Group (Humber  Hospital) changed my life for the better. I remember at the beginning, I wondered if I was taking too drastic of a step to help me manage this lifetime challenge of weight management.  I questionned whether I was taking the easy way out and I felt shame that I couldn't do it on my own.  Now that I reflect on it, I made the best decision for me.  The year has been unlike anything I have ever experienced with a weight loss journey. 

I now don't eat like a piggy.  I don't "live to eat" rather I "eat to live".  Sometimes I don't even have an appetite.  My blood work is fine.  I followed the plan (I didn't push the envelope) and believe I am working my RNY tool as best as I can..  I am still working on the exercise piece (advice, get started on an exercise plan earlier than later) but it is getting better - I see a personal trainer to help me build some strength.  I haven't experienced a sense of loss of anything like others.  I believe I have more self-respect.  I am not sure but I may be doiing too much shopping - so I wonder if I have become addicted to buying clothes.  I love getting bargains and I don't think I really need four pairs of black jeans.  

My family think I am too skinny now.  Some friends have asked me if I am sick.  Before of course, they thought I was too fat before.  I can't please everyone but I am good with my journey and that's what counts.  

I still have not told many people about my RNY surgery.  I think it is a personal decision and unless a person asks me specifically what I did to lose my weight I won't be offering up the suggestion that they go for surgery.  But once they decide to do and they want info, I am very happy to share my experience with them. 

I don't have a large support system outside my OH friends and the Ottawa Support Group and Doctor Dent - but I manage.  


   

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