1 year anniversary September 16, 2010

Sep 14, 2010

Well hello everyone,
I may not be on here on my surgiversary date . I'm gonna summarize all that has gone on since my preparation for surgery until now.
On July 3rd while preparing for my surgery, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis in my hip. I changed my surgery at that time from lap band, to gastric because while preparing for one surgery, I had to also get weight off my hip, and prepare for that.
On September 16, 2009, I had gastric bypass surgery and the more weight I lost the more my hip hurt (which was the opposite of what the docs said), but I had to wait months because now I'm out time.
My confidence level hit rock bottom, and I think I was leaning towards depression and needing to go see a therapist.
I started losing weight and looking good, but still needed this cane to get around. On April 23, 2010, I get a total hip replacement. What was supposed to be a good thing was not so good for me. I had some challenges after surgery with some nerve damage. Well here goes a little more of my confidence. Lord when does it get better I prayed? I probably even asked "why me Lord."
We I must tell you that as of today I have lost at total of 150lbs, and although I have not reached my personal goal, I have reached my personal goal, because any weight loss is a goal reached.
I am working out and walking. My hip is doing great and I am full of energy. I start to when I write this. I thank God he has healed me and if asked would I do anything differently, I would just say I would have taken better care of my body and health.
I told you all of this to tell you that if you are planning on having wls surgery, it is one of the best choices I have ever made in my life. I have no complaints about what I have been through. Just wanted to share that there always a light at the end of the tunnel if you keep the faith, and believe.

I have to also thank some very important people in my life.
1st of all God because he answered every prayer.
My husband for being there through the good and bad.
My mother who put off having a surgery to be there for me through 2 surgeries and to help me, cook for me, and take my abuse. 
Also for all the encouragement they gave me when I didn't want to  (I might have given up)
I love you all so much and don't think I ever took any minute for granted.

Peace and blessings to you all!!!

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