the_neighbor
With every inch of progress is a giant leap...
Jan 05, 2011
139.6 today ::::dancedancedance::::Today, I met my goal to be in the 130's before January 16th. With every inch (or lb) lost, it is one giant leap for health and happiness. I could never imagine how good 'skinny' feels. Actually, I can't believe how bad I felt for so long. When you're obese you have all the aches and pains and the feeling of sluggishness just becomes the 'norm'. Once the weight comes down and your body heals from all the fat and toxins it's amazing how much energy you gain back. I FEEL GREAT! (yes I am virtually shouting)
I've said this before and I'll probably say it a million times over, this surgery has given me my life back. September 9th, 2010 is my new 'RE-BIRTH' day. I don't celebrate birthdays at my age but I will for ever celebrate 9.9.10. The Verticle Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) works! I'm living proof.
Folks, if I can give you one piece of advice today, welcome the surgery, cherish the changes and all the emotions associated with it, embrace the new tool (new stomach) you've been given. As my friend reminds me, we no longer carry the guilt associated with food.
Eat to live, don't live to eat. Food is nourishment. You're amazing! :)
