Well, they say, I'm not so sure...here's the before and the today. Several friends have asked where is your pic....here they are!
Today's pic (August 26, 2009) shows me in my first new, regular ladies sized outfit! Yep, I'm back and shopping at Dillard's again! Skippee Yippee!!
The close up actually shows that I'm beginning to discover a face under there! This has been a phenominal journey which began with all the requirements, testing, etc. back in July, 2008. March 12, 2009, I was banded at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston, Tx. My surgeon is Dr. Vadim Sherman, head of the DeBakey Bariatric Team there.
I'm looped into one of the latest and greatest medical establishments and complete team of professionals than I would ever have imagined! They are on 'top of it' constantly, keep a keen on me and my progress and always ask the right questions
Finally, I have myself into a routine of exercising five days a week...20 minutes with the English Bull Terrier and then 30 minutes back on the road, just me and the bike! I come in hot, sweaty and feeling like I had a workout. But, thanks to Mag-e, I get dressed first thing and we hit the road. Yeah for unconditional lovers!
For anyone reading this blog and thinking about weight issues and the possibility of doing it, all I can say is...go for it! It's constant, hard work...but the reward is life...and, life full of zest and desire to shake, rattle and roll! Don't sit and wonder if you can...go for it.
We all have one shot at life, best you give it your best shot today. Do I suffer for foods I used to live on? Nope. This is more than banding the tummy. It is a process and by the time you have worked through the weeks of liquids, pureed and soft foods...your mind has begun to shift gears! The major change is eating to live instead of living to eat and devour everything you think you want!
What do I eat? Well, today at noon, I dropped into Luby's and enjoyed a half portion of baked fish, some mashed tators and a little okra. I was full, happy and on my way. I don't drink with meals. As in the past where your liquid would wash food down, with the band, it will force it up and out. Long story...another time!
But, I've adjusted to that, I'm fine with it and continue to remain focused and dedicated to completing my goal. It's never going to be finished!! Weight and food intake is something we will deal with for the rest of our lives. No magic bullets, no easy way around it....but, normal blood sugars and blood pressure and all the rest....YOUR REWARD FOR A JOB WELL DONE!
Please, leave a comment if you wish. I often wonder what goes through all those great minds that read through this epistle!
Oh, drop by tonight, Michael's cooking Oriental flair! Yummmmm. Yes, I can eat anything, I just must choose the appropriate foods and amounts. It's a WIN-WIN...come on in, the water's fine!
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