Robin D.
Happy Spring!!
Apr 07, 2010
Hi everyone! I thought I would update my page since it has been so long. I see that most of my OH friends that had surgery around the time my husband Dave and I did, are busy living life since their surgeries as well. I was hard pressed to find an updated profile! LOL! That is a good thing in one way though because it means hopefully that they are all doing the things that for years their weight had held them back from doing. I know that we are on the go all of the time....to the point where every once in a while I think....I hav reto stop this insanity! LOL! There is no way to tell all the positive things that have happened to us. Hardly a day goes by that I don't think or say....I NEVER would have guessed 5 years ago that I would be doing this!For example, I am now a first time proud Harley Davidson motorcycle owner! Who would have thought!?!?!?!? Good grief! Three years ago I wouldn't have been able to even get myself on the bike, let alone ride it! The wow moments continue even this long after surgery. We are now so active and on the go all of the time. I am pretty sure there is a trail of people that we have left in our dust! LOL!
I certainly understand the lack of profile updating after a certain period of time after surgery. I was telling Dave yesterday though that it would be interesting to see how everyone is doing this far out....what challenges they have at this stage, etc. For everyone that is pre-surgery or fresh out of.....there are challenges, believe me! The food temptations never die....the habits are still difficult not to fall back into....it is easy to "justify" that one bite....the adjustments with the people in your lives....etc...etc. The list goes on and on.
As big of an advocate that I am of support group, I have not been going anymore. It was a personal decision on my part to backout of it. There was not enough (for my personal taste/needs) coverage of pertinent information. It got to the point where it was the same things month after month and I wasn't gaining anything from it anymore. The only real benefit was the fellowship with our friends there! I would have liked to maybe have more speakers on issues/challenges after surgery such as depression, marital challenges, etc. I was unable to find a group in this area that I thought would address these issues so alas, I no longer attend. I am sure from time to time I will pop in just to remain in the loop somewhat.
When Dave and I had out annual follow up visits, they went well. No issues other than low iron and that really surprized me because I fully expected to get blasted for low protein levels! I still really bite at doing protein first although the last couple of weeks I have been trying to be conscious of it. The next thing that I need to get a handle on is carbs. I can see where my carb intake is slowly creeping up and before it bites me, I want to get it back where it should be.
Well, I have bored myself as well as others long enough. Please know that you are always welcome to contact me if you have any questions. [email protected]
Blessings everyone!
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About Me
Enola, PA
Location
20.2
BMI
Surgery
11/02/2007
Surgery Date
Aug 21, 2007
Member Since
Before & After
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