IT'S FINALLY HERE ....ONE YEAR

Jun 08, 2009

You rock!!!  That is what I tell myself and my RNY everyday. What is a year.... but time??  Well here is what a year has been for me.

First (being honest) I woke from surgery asking myself what the **** did I do to myself.  I was miserable for at least 3 days and I am not a whinny wimp.  I previously had thyroid surgery and had my tubes fixed without as much as a blink of an eye.  This pain was something entirely different and Unlike child birth I still remember it vividly.  That being said I would definitely do it again. 

Things I found most useful.... Protein first,  always drink plenty of water,  and the old adage that opinions are like arseholes is defiantly true.  Their are many people on these forums and in life genuinely, authentic, helpful people.  Then there are the attention hogs who know everything about nothing really  who have a suggestion of why you and your RNY are failing.  Take from them what is useful and leave the rest here.  For you know who you truly are and what your value is.

Things I do daily without any thought that I struggled with before.... tie my shoes, cross my legs, ride my bike, go to theme parks and ride all of rides, climb ladders, accept compliments and put myself in the top five of my most favorite people.

Things I struggle with now that I did not struggle with before...  my knee and hip pain is much worse(go figure), wearing a swim suit in public ( i love the beach and have yet to make it because my thighs are hideous.), shopping nothing ever seems to fit right,  dealing with being hungry all day everyday. 

All in All this year I have accomplished many of  the goals that I set for myself the most rewarding was taking my daughter to the theme park for her birthday and riding every ride with her that her little heart desires.  Next I have to conquer the swimsuit in public because next month we are para sailing in Daytona. 

Oh I almost forgot today I am 162 that is 140.7 down since surgery day.  I am 12 pounds from my original goal but I am very comfortable here.  I guess I'll see where I finally end up.

Peace and prayers to all who are on this journey together.
_Char

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