volup2us1
7 1/2 months Post-Surgery and 100lbs Lighter!!!
Apr 17, 2009
In the words of Maya Angelou, "We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty"I just wanted to take a minute to update everyone on my progress which has come with its own set of challenges. I am now in Onederland and very happy to be here. It has been a 7 1/2 months since I started this journey at an unhealthy 285 lbs. I suffered daily from back, knee and arthritis pain. I faced many days in discomfort. With the support of this website, close friends, my family and even a few haters, I have lost as of today 100lbs and now weigh 185 lbs. As I stated earlier, each person's journey is there own and is never free of obstacles that must be dealt with to continue toward the path of success. With any surgery there are risk involved and I was well educated and informed on the "What ifs" however the thought of a early death or a diminished quality of life far outweighed those "What ifs"!!! I can say for the most part, I have been blessed and have been faced with a couple of setbacks. In February, I was in the E. R. from 4:30 am until 3:30 pm for severe constipation and dehydration....Gotta drink that H20 people...can't stress that enuf!!! On April 4th, I was suffering from severe stomach pain and learned that I had gallstones and an inflammed gallbladder. My G. B. surgeon took over my case and removed my gallstones and gallbladder laproscopically. This ordeal came with a 7 day hospital stay. To add to the mix, I was released and went home for one night. I started having pain in my stomach again and was re-admitted only to find out that the gallstone problem caused me to develop pancreantitis. This time it was a 4 day hospital stay. I am much better and almost pretty much pain free from my surgery.
All this being said, I have not one regret in making my decision to change my life forever and have embraced the many changes and challenges I have encountered mentally, maritally, physically, socially and spiritually and gained strength and wisdom along the way. Happiness is a journey...not a destination!!!! Stay encouraged.
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About Me
Los Angeles, CA
Location
28.4
BMI
Surgery
09/04/2008
Surgery Date
Sep 27, 2008
Member Since
