I know its been a long while since I've updated this blog... and with that being the case... let's get brought up to speed...
...became a scout mom with my youngest...
...finished my MS in Psychology a few weeks ago...
...had bariatric surgery 3 days ago...
yep... you read that right... I had the gastric sleeve on Wednesday December 5, 2012. Operation Transformation is on and so far so good...
I realized January of this year, I've been overweight to obese all of my adult life. My knees are degrading, hypertension had come upon me and diabetes was slowly taking hold...AND... I have a young son, turning 8 yrs old tomorrow...
How am I supposed to keep up with a little kid? How am I supposed to make sure he grows up to be fine and have a good quality of life when I am sick and heading toward death? HOW?
I decided I would start losing weight... bough the 6 week body make over... tried Sensa... Weight Watchers... then I developed horrible pain in my knees... the orthopedic surgeon said I would soon need a total knee replacement BUT... not at my weight... At that point, I'd only managed to lose and keep off 17 lbs...
I've been as heavy as 375 lbs... and I did NOT want to go back to that... BUT at 340, I was still very unhealthy and NOT where I wanted to be as a parent...
I began doing my research and decided that now is the time to take drastic measures... so, after several appointments with my PCP, the nutritionist, a psychiatrist, and talking to my nurse coach, I lost down to 315. Met my surgeon and we set a date for surgery...
Horrible shake after horrible shake... walking till my knees ached... I lost to 304.5 before surgery...
Post surgery, I am sore, easily tired, not able to eat more than a few spoonfuls of something liquid and not very tasty...BUT, I know I made the best decision for my health and for my son's quality of life.
oh... since before surgery, BP meds are no longer required!!! Been off them two weeks and I am happy about that...
and today's weight...295.2... hadn't seen UNDER 300 for the last 10 years... I am VERY happy about that...
Of course there are some who say, "you can do this without surgery..." or "surgery is the easy way out...", and to them I say a big fat WHATEVER!!! Walk a day in my shoes before you judge me or my choices... try and understand me before thinking you know me...
In the words of CeCe Winans... it wasn't easy... but its worth it...
Thanks for reading...
11 comments:
The surgery is for cases just like yours. What people DON'T know is that it takes just much work WITH the surgery as it does without. You do you!
I am so proud of you sis... Those people do have any idea what they are talking about and as someone who has had the Lapland done 5mos ago.. The real work starts now!!! You are very brave...
Dawn West-mcTaggart
Hey cuz Happy for you tears of joy when I read this. I understand you and I'm walking your shoes or in shoes you just I can understand what you are saying. Love will be praying for you Lynn.
Shoes just took off
Congratulations on your MS degree. I also wish you the best on your way to good health. We all have to do what's best for us as individuals. I am keeping you in prayer.
JV Luvsmoothjazz Brunson
Thanks guys... I appreciate the support!
You are doing a GREAT job and this is a journey well worth taking!! People are always going to be meddling, so ignore them. *hugs*
Honeycomb
you go sista keep doing your thing. hugs and kisses.
You have worked very hard to get to this point! I know this was not a light or vain decision. So I say "go baby go!" and you can come shop in my closet.
Hi Robin, its Marsha V. Congrats on all your life achievements and decisions. I love it that you took the step you needed to take for YOU and YOUR little one. Blessings and healing is forever in your path. As black folks, we know we want too but since we can't we TALK about those who Can. You're beautiful before, during and after. God bless and keep making the habit of staying out of your own way and not letting others hinder your path.
Marsha! thanks for your prayers and support! Bless you!!
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