Shannon R.
This is a bit late, but here it is...
Jan 18, 2012
Hello, fellow WLSers,Sorry it's been a long while since I've last blogged, but I've been enjoying life outside the house since I've lost 75 lbs. I am almost 5 months out and have been doing superb! It is hard to wrap my head around all that I've lost. I need to post some pics of my before and most recent. I felt like it is still too soon to be posting before and afters because I honestly couldn't really see much of a difference, but when I posted on another site, those who commented made me realize that there IS a difference. It is sort of hard to explain, but I found some information online regarding the Dysmorphic Disorder Post Gastric Bypass. It was a very interesting read. It helps me to "see" differences in my appearance and learn to accept my changes. I am pleased with my results. I am down a couple of sizes in clothing, but I have some old clothes that I've saved, so I'm happy that I have a few things to wear.
I was a bit puzzled the other morning when I got up to help my hubs off to work. I noticed there was something different in my morning routine. I couldn't pin point it, but by the evening, it was bugging the heck out of me. I told my hunny of the feelings I was having about something being different or "missing" in my daily routine and I just can't figure it out. He thought for a moment and asked, "Well, do you think it may be the PAIN you're missing?" I turned to look at him and said, "Yes, that is IT, it's the PAIN that is sort of missing." You see, every morning I would get up and start my day in the bathroom, pee, brush teeth, etc. I would always be moaning and groaning with severe knee pain. But, without me even noticing until just a few mornings ago, I have stopped all the moaning and complaining. Granted, I do still have a lot of pain, except NOTHING like I had before. My pain is so much bearable!!! I noticed that I can stand for longer periods of time and walk longer distances, too. As a matter of fact, for the first time in maybe 6 years, I went to the mall, yes, the MALL. I needed to go to the candle store for a few of my favorite candles, and I was able to walk down a long hallway and turn a corner and walk half way down that hallway before I needed to sit and rest. I was still half way to the candle store, but just wanted to take my time. I was so proud of myself for accomplishing the little I did do. I also noticed that I wasn't huffing and puffing, nor had any difficulty breathing, which was a major thing for me. After all was said and done, I was pretty exhausted and my muscles were sore, and I was in some pain, but the feeling of success outweighed all of that. I was so proud of myself.
I thought I'd share this for those of you who don't think you will see the day of accomplishing just walking. I am here to tell you, that you WILL! It won't happen overnight, but it will happen. I was beating myself up by seeing all the "normal" people walking without effort, but then again, I remembered where I was just a short 5 months ago. I couldn't even dream of walking the amount I did back then. I am just taking it one day at a time. I enjoy going out and spending time with family and friends instead of hiding behind closed doors of my home. I hope that all of you who are debating on having WLS, please take it from me, it is the best gift I've ever given myself. I am gaining my life back!!!
I need to be more diligent in blogging my progress, please forgive me for waiting this long. I appreciate all who encourage me and give me strength. You all are the greatest.
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About Me
Houston, TX
Location
43.9
BMI
Surgery
08/23/2011
Surgery Date
Surgeon
Jul 19, 2007
Member Since
