Guest guest Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 Well gang it was 4 years ago today that I had my complication free open rny. I hoped that I was doing something positive for my life - however with a husband and two little boys I was scared to death. Today I am holding off 135lbs (this is a 78% loss of excess weight) and doing very well. I have come to realize that I will NEVER be one of those size 4's and relish in the normalcy of a 12 or 14 and I small or medium on top. I feel great - my labs are good and I do use one or two shakes a day (or my hair starts to suffer). There have been many ups and downs over the last 4 years. The psychological process of losing that much weight that fast (my original loss was 155 lbs) was unreal. I was one of those poor souls who thought that once I was thin life would be perfect - nope. Then there is the " What You See In The Mirror is Not What You Really Are " game. Still don't know that I see myself accurately in the mirror - but the image I see is better. Focusing on better body image, finding my sweet spot (doesn't have to be the MD's weight or a BMI of 24 for me - it is about feel good and being able to do things I want/need to do), and focusing on the gifts this surgery has given me. Lot's of new friends (online and in person), health, a new wardrobe, and the ability to ride a bike with my kids, just to name a few. For those that are struggling just know that you can beat this. We had a bad year and I gained back 30 lbs - I have lost 15 of the 30 and am very comfortable. Thank you all for the support you have given me over the years - it has been priceless. Love, Marjie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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