Re-birth-day
Hi everyone,
One year ago this morning, weighing in at 325 lbs, I was wheeled into
surgery at 7:30 AM. By noon, I was in my room - and by 4:00 PM I
began my “exercise program.” HE HE HE
Life has been a whirlwind since then. I had an un-eventful recovery,
free of any complications. I have remained focused on my WLS goals -
at about the 90% level. It has been and continues to be enlightening.
I have lost 150 lbs this year - which I feel is great. There are
those who have lost more and those who have lost less - of course. We
probably should not compare - but it is difficult not to when we want
to gauge our progress.
I eat what I want - but my “wants” have changed over this year. I
choose high protein, healthful foods for 90% of what I eat. (Yeah, I
do indulge in a bite or two of “forbidden foods” once in a while.) I
eat small quantities - but watch my protein intake “like a hawk.”
Exercise has been integrated into my life. It is now, one of my
routines.
Living is better at Size 10-12 than it was at Size 26. On that point
I can assure you. “Fitting in” in every sense of the word, makes life
a little easier. I don’t have to worry “so much” about how others are
perceiving me. Yesterday, at family Easter dinner, one of my 3
brothers said to everyone, “Sue is wearing skinny jeans.” (Actually,
they are Size 12s with a polo shirt in size SMALL.) I always felt a
little like an outsider at family gatherings - as I was so large - in
a family of regular-sized people. Not any more!
Since I am still not at goal, I know that there are still lessons for
me to learn - and experiences that I will have to go through. I’m
ready for the changes still in store for me. I hope to lose another
10 lbs or so, and then find a plastic surgeon. We shall see…..
Keep on keeping on,
Susan H
Lap RNY 4/2/01 at Alvarado, San Diego
Pre-Op 325 with BMI of 53
Today 175 with BMI of 28
Goal = 165 and then PS???