txrisquediva
Going as Planned
May 17, 2009
Julius Erving:If you don't do what's best for your body, you're the one who comes up on the short end...
I have talked to many people about my WLS and most have been positive. I am writing to address those who are on the edge thinking it is scary, it is unnecessary, it is dangerous. First, let me clear the air and say I was and am still worried about the dangers of WLS. But, I am damned scared of high cholesterol, diabetes and heart disease -- I had to weigh out what to do. I was supposed to have this surgery with my friend in 2006 but chickened out. I was not ready.
I am the type of person that goes to the mall and I shop all day and then go back and buy after I have searched for the deals. I applied the same technique to having surgery. I could not go through until I was ready. The 6 month evaluations and appointments gave me confidence. Tomorrow is my two month anniversary and I must say the changes are good. My diabetes is almost non-existent, my blood pressure is dead-normal and I will do bloodwork at the end of May to check the chlosterol.
I started this journey at 246 and today I weigh 192. There is no other way I could have lost the weight this fast; I worked for years in water aerobics and never came close to this. My first reason for surgery was health, yet folks are telling me I look like a different person. That feels good. My bra size was 48DDD--it is now 42DDD (my friend tells me I need to get 40DDD). When I walk around the house in my old undies, if I am not careful, they fall off. I was in a 24--now 18 is fitting nicely, if not a little bit loose. I walk 4 times a week for 2 miles. I usually get in my protien and vitamins, but only about 3-4 bottles of water because I simply get busy at work and forget to drink. I am getting better. I think I will become a Sonic ice fan and munch on that all evening this summer. Closest one is 4 miles away from me...That will be a bicycling goal, no way I am walking 8 miles for ice.
I say all that to say those who have had surgery know what I am saying. We are now a part of the before and afters. Those of you looking at before and after pictures, pray and talk to your friends and go to a group meeting. It is a life changing procedure, but worth it--if you are ready.
Please feel free to send me questions if you are considering surgery and I will be honest. I am not getting paid to be an advocate of WLS, but so many of the friends I have on my page have helped me, it is only fair that I pass something on.