motomom_73069
First 50 pounds gone
Oct 04, 2009
Whoo hoo....the first 50 are history. Thirty pre-surg and 20 post op. I've had great fun emptying the closet and re-finding favorite clothes I can wear again, thanking God, I usually purchased "classics" instead of fads, so I can wear the oldies, even if it will just be for a short time. Went to an amusement park with family yesterday and had a blast. Since I'm just 3-4 wks post op, I find myself trying to do too much and getting too tired, forgetting that I had major surgery....but I'm trying to watch that. One thing is for sure, I sleep well.I started talking about surgery at work, I didn't pre-op because I didn't want the "garbage truck people" dumping their horror/failure stories on me. The people I've told have been supportive.
I'm noticing I have to be careful what I read on OH. I have to protect my mind while I'm getting information from the forum. I can't read the "excuses" posters, just have to realize they are what they are, and get out of them. I can't let other posters choices affect my mindset. I've made an investment in my health and I can't buy in to "please tell me that it's okay that I don't do what I'm supposed to do". Hold on, don't shoot off a hate message to me.....I do understand that not everyone that has had surgery is/was mentally READY and strong enough to have had the surgery and they are working through the process at whatever level they are and can...or they don't have a strong support system in place that is helping them be strong and make the life changing choices they want to make. The support of this group is very important and I think the fellowship is probably a Life Line to many. It's really surprising to me though, that people can spend the money, and not follow the rules....after much thought, I think it's a good thing my insurance didn't cover the cost...it "vested" me in the process, because I'm actually financially tied to my choices. please again no hate mail, I'm just processing information as I type, trying to understand....and re-enforcing to myself why I can't let excuses, reasons, or thoughts of failure slip into my mind.
Daily affirmations like "everything I touch turns to gold" "No toxic thoughts ever cross my mind" "God has blessed me with this wonderful gift, and I will use it for his Glory" "My future is so bright I have to wear sunglasses all the time" keep me focused on my goals. I'm on a mission and I hope all of you that are on the same mission have the same great successes as we progress through.
I am so blessed and Life is so GOOOD!!!!
I hope you all have an OUTSTANDING day today.
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About Me
Norman, OK
Location
27.6
BMI
Surgery
09/09/2009
Surgery Date
Apr 01, 2009
Member Since
