Sandra C.
A month gone by
May 10, 2008
It's been a month since I had my surgery and I feel great. I went back to work last week and it felt good to get back in the groove and away from the TV. I am easily addicted to programs. One of the best parts of going back was hearing my coworkers welcome me back and saying how good I looked! I know I haven't changed that much yet, but it was still good to hear. I work in an office, at a desk job and the only problem I had was after sitting for so long ny incision got a little sore. I also noticed at breaks and lunch, my mind has been trained to immediately think of food and I am changing that habit. I do eat lunch, but no snacking at breaks. Just ice water. I got into jeans that were too tight on me before surgery. Now they fit, even right out of the wash without laying on my back to zip them up. And no big red mark around my waist when I take them off. Woo-woo!! I went to the movies yesterday and saw "Iron Man" (it was great!) and when I walked in, out of habit again I looked at the concession stand and realized everything there is junk and I wasn't really hungry anyway. I had been programmed to eat popcorn at the movies. I had water yesterday and was satisfied. It was a good feeling! My face is getting thinner, I can see the double chin shrinking. My rings are getting loose already. I went to the pool today and swam and wasn't embarrassed. That was my goal and I wasn't expecting to feel that way already, but I am an older woman and I know I am losing weight, and I don't care anymore what anyone else thinks. I guess the surgery is fixing my head and way of thinking as well as helping my body physically. I have not had one regret that I had the surgery. I am only more enthusiastic about having it. When I got back to work and had to read and delete a months worth of emails, I realized that a lot of them were regarding pot lucks, birthday celebrations, ect., and so much to do with food. I am so glad now to be developing new eating habits because I don't want to be sucked into concentrating and eating so much. I am really determined and I think that this surgery is my eye opener to put me on a path to be healthy. I thank Dr Juarez and his office staff that helped me and all my good support friends on OH. And my wonderful family and friends that supported me and everyone who prayed for me. It got kind of hairy there on the table, the Dr said and I really believe it was prayers that guided the Dr's hands and pulled me through! Thank you God!!
I'm almost there..I hope
Mar 08, 2008
What a journey so far! I can't hardly beleive I have a surgery date..April 8. Today is 03/08/2008. I haven't gotten my pre-op paperwork yet, and I'm hoping nothing is found in the pre-op tests that will hold the surgery up. I'm not going to jump for joy just yet...but I have been feeling a lot happier lately, becuase I got insurance approval, after starting this journey in March of 2006 and am on my 2nd doctor and 2nd insurance. I think this may be my year! My whole life seems to be falling into place...the good way this time! Perseverance does help.
