browngathers
Five years! Surgiversary
Jul 08, 2014
Five years ago today I had gastric bypass surgery. I lost over a hundred pounds and my body mind and spirit morphed into the person I am now.
it has been a wonderful experience. Of course the obvious...I can now wear clothes off of the rack, size 6 or 8. I am 62 and until the weight loss I would not wear pants because I felt that my thighs were unattractive. Now, the main item in my wardrobe is leggings. I am now more self confident and happy when I look at myself in the mirror. For the most part I am still slim. At first I was on the scale everyday checking my weight losses and then once that stopped, checking to make sure there was no gain. I have since relaxed on that and chart my body by how my clothes feel and also maintaining a healthy diet. I basically eat what I want, but what I want is now based upon more healthy choices. I eat primarily organics. Meat consumption, maybe two or three times a month and then it's grass fed and/or organic. If I want ice cream I eat the one made from almonds or coconut, and I enjoy it.
i never ever want to be obese again! So of course there is still a bit of a maniac on the inside of my head, pointing her finger at me and scaring me with her threats that I am going to gain weight and that even with the loss I look fat. What can I tell you? She lived with me for 58 years+.. I have kicked her out, exorcised her, cursed her, and she left. But every once in awhile, when there's a crack in the cement, she slips back in grinning like she thinks she is going to stay. I keep her at bay, but I believe she will always be lurking right outside my door. After all, we have a history.
No plastic surgeries. I decided to live with the floppy upper arms, small apron of skin hanging around the front of the stomach, and thighs that look like tree trunks on the front. I just don't want another surgery if it's not a life threatening situation.
i have no regrets and believe that this procedure added years of an improved lifestyle to my story.
