8 years!

Feb 05, 2015

It's hard to believe it's been 8 years since my surgery, but the calendar doesn't lie. I do not regret it (the question I am often asked). I had no idea the journey I was about to begin, but it has been a blessing. First, my obsession with food, with dieting, and the self hatred for my size and lack of control finally ended. The relief in that alone is cause to do it again. Though I did take a detour with alcohol for a period, that led me to recovery and that has changed my life in even greater ways. Mind and body are finally healing together and I have more peace now than I ever have. I am still on the journey (and will be for a lifetime) but it is a much more pleasant ride than it used to be. My weight is stable and I am grateful for that. I have maintained 130lb weight loss since the surgery and am comfortable in my size 12 jeans. As it has been said before, the shift from living to eat to eating to live is huge. Today I am living, not  just existing and without regret. If you are new to this site, welcome. You will find a wealth of information and much needed support. I hope you get what you need to find self love and acceptance - with or without the surgery. 

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