New Feelings are emerging
Today I am 3 Months Post-op! Amazing, what so little time can do in my life. My weight is at 262 lbs, it was at 331 lbs. As you might already know, I do not base my success on loosing weight and setting up goals... I base my success on Real Life Experiences !
Last Sunday I had one of my first emotional feelings related to weight loss... I was in Orlando, Florida with my family enjoying Universal Studios attractions. Since I am a roller-coaster lover, I decided to ride the Dueling Dragons... but I had mixed feelings:
More than a year ago on another trip to the park, I was about to board the ride for the first time, I sat down but the security belt did not fit my size... I could not ride, I had to leave. I was too Big...
Well, yesterday I sat down, put the security belt in-place and enjoyed the ride comfortably.
Loosing weight is not only about health related issues to your body, it is also about your mental health and feelings. On an everyday basis, little things make a big difference !
I just had to comment on what I have just read. This is the EXACT same experience I had. Still sometimes I dont partake in any similar activities - because of my fear that I am still too fat. I had my Gastric Bypass 5years ago - I lost about 110lbs. I am still about 40lbs overweight. Still I have very little regrets about the op. When u can get on a roller-coaster and actually ride it - that is the small things so many people take for granted - that actually makes this all worth while!! I can overlook the "minor burdons" the Operation caused.
Posted by: Carmen du Pont | July 19, 2006 at 01:24 PM
Hello, first I read the book by mrs. Leach and i enjoyed it greatly. I got it from my local book store.I just got my surgery on the 21 of june and i feel like i am going threw hell, I had a great hospital stay but now i can't find any support groups. I really thought they would be falling from the sky, I am drinking the shakes I am puree clam choweder, and water and tea, and splenda. I feel great but i just think i would feel better with som sort of support group. to hear about the journey i am taking from a few veterens. I live in charlotte N.C.
Posted by: vera mcgee | July 25, 2006 at 03:11 PM