Rachelynka
12 weeks out and 65 lbs. gone forever!
Sep 11, 2009
I haven't blogged in awhile... So I thought I would. My bariatric team made fun of me going into this.. saying I was the most prepared person they had ever encountered! Nothing could have prepared me for the most wonderful changes that are taking place NOW in my life and with my body and health. I just hadn't fully comprehended, I guess, having become so accustomed for limiting myself because of my weight to what I knew I could and couldn't do and constantly excusing and apologizing for myself all the while feeling so guilty for the gluttony of not being able to satisfy that bottomless pit of a stomach that constantly demanded more food. I mean, I could go on and on about that...But I keep coming back to that one day in the surgeon's office several weeks pre-op and Dr. Sanchez was pleased with my continued, albeit slow, weight loss leading up to surgery. He must have seen the struggle in my eyes and face and the tears that threatened and he said, "Don't worry, Rachel. I will make this easier for you." No truer words were ever spoken. I thank God every moment of every day for the truth in that!
Well, enuf deep stuff for now... I am sure I will come back to it again before long... those of you who know me know im soooo emotional and emphathetic... happy... sad.. makes no diff.. bring on the tissue!
But, today I am sooooooooo HAPPY, EXCITED and AWED. We just came back from spending a long Labor Day weekend at Lake Tahoe and man was it absolutely beautiful and awe inspiring. Hiking and enjoying all that crisp mountain air and sunshine was really a recharge for my soul!!! Today is the end of my 3 day week, and we are off to our company picnic at DISNEYLAND!!! Since I haven't been there in modern times.... We decided to make another long weekend out of the trip.
Soooo.. I must close for now because I'm about to hook up with Mickey and the Gang!
Love, Sunshine and God Bless!!!
~Rachel
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About Me
Pinole, CA
Location
32.3
BMI
Surgery
06/22/2009
Surgery Date
Mar 20, 2009
Member Since
