nursebetsyb
Happy 2 Year Anniversary to ME!!!
Sep 09, 2010
2 years ago today my life began anew!!!In 2008, I weighed as much as 342 lbs. I couldn't walk far without getting winded. I couldn't put my shoes on without using one of my socks to pull my foot up closer to my body. I couldn't fit in a restaurant booth. I'd go to fast food restaurants (drive-thru only, of course) and order a huge amount of food, buying two drinks so that the staff would think the food was for two people. I made jokes about my body first......that way nobody could make fun of me and hurt my feelings. I binged late at night, eating until I felt like I was going to throw up. I was depressed, sometimes suicidal, and feeling like my life was going to be a relatively short one unless I did something to help myself.
I had no support from those closest to me. My husband, daughter, mother, and in-laws were totally against my decision to have surgery. I pretty much did the whole thing on my own, and for that......I am the most proud! I take all of the compliments, all of the praise, and all of the well-wishes to heart. I EARNED THEM, and I'm not embarrassed to say that I am proud of myself, too!
So, today, I can proudly say, "I did it, I'm still doing it, and I'm gonna keep on doing it!" I weigh 180 and 1/2 pounds this morning ~ a far cry from well over 300! Life is wonderful, all of my relatives are definitely supportive now, and I'm going to walk a FREAKIN' MARATHON IN NOVEMBER!!!!
Happy anniversary to me - I am so thankful and grateful for all of the help I've received on the OH web site........couldn't have done it without ya!!!!
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About Me
NC
Location
28.5
BMI
Surgery
09/10/2008
Surgery Date
Aug 29, 2008
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