Lesson Learned

 Hi Everyone,

 I’ve been a little distant for the past several months because I was feeling pretty down. In the last 23 months there have been 7 deaths close to me, 4 that were family including that of my father. I developed a few physical issues which I’m working on resolving. To top of it all off, my work schedule has been more hectic than usual.

 I didn’t label my subject OT though because I really wanted to share how this affected my WLS success, and provide insight. From the beginning I developed the habits my doctor and the vets so often encourage us to stick with such as, plan meals, take vitamins and supplements, read labels, don’t drink with meals, get in the proper amount of fluids and protein, and think before eating. Since I’m past my 18 month honeymoon period, I also weigh myself once a week, and adjust accordingly. What did this this result in? I have not gained a pound.

 I can’t emphasize enough, the importance of developing good habits. I also managed to think through when and why I wanted to eat while under tremendous stress, so I was able to make the right choices. These really are important tools to have when you need them the most, so work on them until they become second nature.

 Best to All,

Kat

 

That's such great advice, thank you for sharing..chin up, you're doing great!

You are so welcome. Thanks for the support, the emotional stuff has been hard.

Sorry you have been through so much lately. Kudos are learning early out and using those tools to manage the stress and eating. Job well done.

Thanks, I appreciate the support. I'm not a tough love type of person, so without the great and nurturing advice of the Vets I was able to avoid the pitfalls.

God bless you and keep you close!  What an inspiration you are.  How grateful I am that you shared this with us.  Thank you.  I am only 3 1/2 months out and still sometimes struggle with the "right" choice so this was a needed boost. 

Thanks for your support and kindness. It really was the plan I developed and habits that helped the most.  For now focus on you, what works for you, and live it. The first 18 months are so important.

I'm so sorry about your losses. May God bless you and your family. Thank you for taking the time to post such a great testimonial. I'm new here and to see you've made it through unbelievable adversity is inspirational. Take care.

Thank you very much for your support and kindness. We're all in this together here, and since WLS enhanced my quality of life as well as most certainly saved it, I really just wanted to pay it forward.

I am so sorry you have endured so many losses (I have a small family so cannot even imagine having so many deaths), but what a great testament to how the plan really works when we really adopt a new eating lifestyle and stick to it.

Lora