Simply amazing...

Feb 07, 2011

Good morning, I'm simply amazed at all the wonderful responses received from my posting yesterday.  Figuring since I had slowed down on my blog entries, and thinking maybe it was time to back off a bit in writing, I was reminded that this is more than just about me.  The connections that we have to each other both virtually and because of this surgery, how we rely on each others experiences and learnings make us all related and family.  So even though I am giving my experiences for others to learn and grow, yesterday I received something more.  This is more than just a blog about surgery and words of my experience, this is life. This is family. A WLS family.  This is bigger than just little old me.  Thank you all for your encouragements, your sharings and your blog journeys.  I am grateful to YOU!

Today is 2.8.11 and yes folks, 130.8 lbs.  Tomorrow is my 5 month anniversary for my new sleeve (VSG).  I was lucky and blessed by this surgery and every morning and every evening I thank the good Lord for my surgeon, the insurance company staff that approved my surgery and for my dear friend who went through her own WLS surgery 2 years before I did.  For without them, I would not be where I am today.

Today, my BMI is 23.9.   Today, am am not a Type II Diabetic.  Today, I am no longer hypertensive.  Today, I am no longer on any medications.  Today, I feel great.

For those struggling with the idea of having WLS Surgery - it is a personal decision.  Don't let anyone tell you one way or another.  Look deep into your self, and make your decision.  Talk with people,  read their blogs, research.  

WLS is not the 'easy way out'.  There is no 'easy' in this as you know from reading my blog.  But I can tell you from my own personal experiences, it does get 'easier' as time marches on.  It does fall into place as it should. 

Tomorrow, 5 months.... and I feel fine!    Have a great day all ya'all.  :)

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