6 Month Surgiversary

Mar 02, 2010

Well, today is my 6 month surgiversary. I can't believe it! I still am in awe by the surgery and the impact that's it's had on my life, health, self-esteem, and well being.  I honestly still can't believe I had it done.  I had some bumps in the road to start out with - 2 strictures/upper endoscopies.  But, all things considered, I would do it again in a heartbeat.  I went from a size 22/24 to a size 12.  I've lost 82 pounds and lots of inches especially from my waist, bust, and hips.  It is SO great shopping for clothes now.  To have such a variety in any store you want to visit is just unreal.  I actually had some difficulty at first - I've shopped exclusively at Lane Bryant for so many years that I didn't even know which stores to look in!  I feel really good - I do need to up my exercise.  Regarding my personal life, I have moved out from my husband and my children and I are now living with my Mom 6 hours away.  I am actually getting ready to go Pittsburgh to take the kids for a visit with their Father for a few days.  I'm looking forward to some much needed quiet time and relaxation.  I have a follow-up appointment with Dr. Quinlan on Friday as well.  I just want to say that if you are contemplating the surgery, from my experience, the benefits FAR outweigh the risks.  There's something to be said for quality of life and it's just something that you can't put a pricetag on.  Being happy and self-confident is extermely important, especially to the women out there.  Being obese will cause you to make decisions based on low self-esteem and feeling hopeless.  I would know - I stayed in a marriage far too long knowing that my weight would greatly impact my ability to find love and I'm better off staying in an abusive situation for the sake of "being married" than being fat and alone.  Who would want me?  I feel empowered and although I haven't chased all of my demons yet, I feel that having the WLS has given me a fighting chance to take back my life and be proud of who I am.  Take care and thanks for reading!

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