10 mos post op

Sep 16, 2009

I've only got 7 more pounds to go. I never thought I would be so close, especially not at 10 mos! I am so blessed to have had the surgery and to have made all these lifestyle changes.

Speaking of changes... I found another PCP, and he actually listens and understands. He checked my thyroid, and it's functioning normally, but it is moderately enlarged. He said my body is in shock from losing so much weight so fast and from having 3 surgeries in the last 12 months. He's giving me weekly Myers Cocktails in an IV, and then in October it will be monthly. This is supposed to help my immune system and the fatigue. I think they are really helping.

I also changed gyms. Curves wasn't cutting it for me anymore. They are hardly ever open, and it's not a challenging workout. So I joined BodyPlex in Jasper, and I got a personal trainer. She is awesome. I can already tell that I am getting stronger and have more endurance. I can't believe that I actually enjoy doing crunches and weight training. I actually think it is fun now. I never would have said that 10 mos ago. I can run on the treadmill now, and last year I could barely walk without getting tired.

I'm still using the Advair and albuterol. I'm worried about cold and flu season. So we've all got flu shots, and I got my pneumonia shot. You can bet we'll be in line the moment we can get H1N1 shots. My office is like a petrie dish right now since everyone is sick. I'm sure that I'm a sight with my hand sanitizer, anti-viral Kleenex, and Clorox wipes.

I'm actually motivating people at work to make healthier choices. That just makes this journey even more worthwhile. I am healthier, my kids are healthier, and now I am seeing other people take control of their health. It feels great to help others and not feel like this has been a selfish venture. I'll be participating in the Walk from Obesity, and some of my co-workers might be also. This is just a small way that I can give back. I hope the money raised will help others to overcome obesity, especially childhood obesity.

I feel like a completely different person than I was just last year. I feel like my authentic self again. For 10 years, I hid under all that fat. I lost my sense of self and any confidence I had. Now I am getting more confident everyday. I'm taking chances that I was too afraid to take before. I'm speaking my mind, and I'm not letting anyone push me around. I'm enjoying life again. I'm playing with my kids, going swimming, riding roller coasters, etc. I'm shopping and actually liking it. I still can't fathom that I can shop in any store in the mall now. If I walk into Lane Bryant or the plus size department at Macy's, they don't give me the time of day. Isn't that great? And I am no longer called M'am. People call me Miss! That feels great. I get hit on now. Sometimes I take it as a compliment, and other times I get pissed off about it. I actually got free coffee at Starbucks the other day. I felt like asking if I were still over 300 lbs would they have given me a free drink. It still made my day though. LOL

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