One year ago today...

Jun 15, 2011

One year ago today I began a new journey and a new life. One year ago today I had gastric bypass. I began my journey at 256 lbs and I wore a size 22 pants. A year later and I'm a size 11/12 and I now weigh 170. I have 14 more pounds to lose to reach my goal. At goal weight means I would/ will have lost 100 lbs. I can't express how happy I am and how grateful I am for this amazing journey. I give GOD all the credit and thank him for giving me the means and the ability to do this. I also than HIM for loving me! I thank my hubby and my sister for being my biggest support!

I've had my ups and downs, mostly ups. My strictures, my low potassium and my hair loss was the worst part of the whole experience. My strictures which caused food to get stuck but I had two procedures done that took care of the issue. During one of the procedures when they checked my blood work they found out that my potassium levels were extremely low. While I was there they put me on an IV and pumped potassium in me. OMGosh that was the worst pain I have ever felt. It felt like my veins were on fire and there was nothing I could do about it. I don't ever want to go through that again. During my first year, actually the first few months after my surgery, I began to lose my hair. It came out in clumps, especially when I took a shower or combed my hair. It became very thin, so much that you could see my scalp in some places. It reminded me of someone going through chemo. While I am grateful that that was not the reason for my hair loss, I could empathize with those that lose their hair. It's quite humiliating and does a real number on your self esteem. I didn't ever think that it would affect me the way it did. Another thing that happened with my hair that really bothered me was the texture of my hair. My hair has always be comparable to horse hair, but for a while it was worse it was just like straw. There was no flexibility at all to my hair. My hair has since gotten thicker and I fight daily with conditioner to make it some what manageable. It is getting some of the flexibility back but like I said its a daily battle. However, looking back and knowing what I know now I would do it over a million times. I am so very Blessed!!! Thank you Sweet JESUS!!!

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