51 & Fabulous For Health. For Life. For Me

Nov 29, 2012

Welcome to my world. I began my journey of weight loss surgery January 2012, at the age of 51. Looking at my girlfriends and co-worker who went years before me!  I decided finally that it was my turn to get my health in order. I suffered with poor circulation, fluid in my legs, high blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease and sleep apnea. I could not walk 20 feet without taking a break. I would go to work and on the weekends be in the bed. I did not have energy to play with the grandkids. My highest weight 255 pounds and only 4"11.

My doctor had been after me for years to have the surgery and lose weight.  I am so glad I did. My husband and I went to a Bariatric Seminar  at Providence Hospital, Washington, DC in January 2012 and learned more about the different types of bariatric procedures that were out there. I went through a series of tests and the nutritionist was wonderful. After my consultation with my surgeon I chose the Gastric Sleeve. I have lost 80 pounds since July 13, 2012. I returned to work in September 2012 and have been rolling along.  People stop me and say "Did you do something" I laughed and say..diet for life...

Now when hubby looks at me!  He says "you look like the girl I fell in love with 25 years ago". I have so much energy. My sons tease me about being so skinny. I love it! I enjoy doing all things. I love shopping. In closing, if I could do it at 51 years of age. Then what's stopping you!!!

I encourage you to do the same! Better health, better life......Live, Love, Life

Dea

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