02/02/2009 - Almost 23-months out!

Feb 02, 2009

Hellooo.

I know. I haven't been around to update my blog, but there has been so much going on!

My life is better than ever. I did actually gain some weight over the holidays, but I put a stop to that by going back on the tried-and-true protein shakes for several days. Now I'm working my way back down. A minor set back? This stuff sometimes happens. One just has to keep it in perspective and deal with it directly. I'm really happy with myself.

Evelyn Wood continues to be the best thing that has ever happened to me. Would I ever have met her without first becoming obese?  Without discovering VSG? Without finding support here? We occasionally talk about it. Truly, it's as if everything happened for a reason and at the right times. I've no regrets. As I told her, my new motto is: "Treasure the past, but keep looking forward!"


I've just come back from my first cruise ever. EW arranged a trip but kept it a secret. I didn't know where or how we were going until we arrived at the Carnival Cruiseline terminal in Long Beach, California. It was fantastic and she is ever more the Queen of My Heart.


I used to take antacids several times a day and at bedtime. I never thought of it as anything more than heartburn, but it turned out to be GERD! Because of it, I had developed esophageal ulcers. I started taking Protonix once a day and I immediately quit the antacids. The pain stopped the first day. Who knew? We all need to be sure not to take symptoms for granted; we're surgery patients!

I just turned fifty! This was confirmed when my unsolicited application for AARP (Association of American Retired People) arrived in the mail. I suppose that letter is a rite of passage in the USA.
Fifty or not, global economic recession or not, Global Warming (tm) or not, my VSG has elevated my life and is a source of continued optimism.


On that note, I end here. I'll be back to share my post-surgical adventures and to check on you, my friends-in-support. I'll not forget your kindness and friendship...not ever.

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