Hi Friends. I got a an from an old friend today. It was so nice to hear from her but the greatest part was she shared her gastric bypass surgery experience. She mentioned that it was difficult and that it is was very hard mentally. She mentioned some of the other things like having to take B12 and iron afterwards as sometimes your body doesn't absorb iron well after the surgery. I know one of the things that I will take for the rest of my life is a prenatal vitamin but that was told to me right up front by the doctor performing the surgery. I was really happy to hear how satisfied she was with the surgery and that she has lost 90lbs. Isn't it fantastic....90lbs. I was happy for the the friendly advice that the surgery is a very difficult not just physically but mentally. I think preparation is the key! I think with anything in life preparation is the way to tackle it.....know it, know about it, know the pro's, know the cons. Know which way it could go, know about all the scenarios and build your artillery. Knowledge is your weapon. Once you know what you are up against .....well, knowing is half the battle right? I think I am prepared for the physical changes that my body is about to take on, but am I ready for the mental changes. After thinking about it for a bit I think I had my first little case of jitters. What if I look in the mirror and still see an over weight me? Will I know what to do with buying new clothes...seriously....I haven't bought clothes in a normal store in at least 15 years. What if I just know how to buy big stuff. Oh yes, I think there was a little case of nervousness that crept in there. Now I am getting a grip! I AM PREPARED! I AM PREPARED! I AM PREPARED! I have some clothes in smaller sizes. I will take someone with me shopping and I will recognize my new body and embrace it with a new respect! I am ready for the changes and I believe I have prepared myself for the worse and for the best! I am ready to handle whichever and whatever may come my way. I have a strong support system and know that no matter what comes my way, whether I stumble and fall someone will pick me up and put me on the right track. Going into gastric bypass surgery with good thoughts and clarity. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers.
Steph
Steph
I have a g/f here who had the surgery almost a year ago and she's lost over 100lbs already too...her thing, she goes to value village or any thrift store to buy "interim" clothes. Knowing she's not at her FINAL weight, she doesn't invest heavily in clothes she can't wear for very long. Smart move I'd say!
ReplyDeleteYou have an incredibly amount of strength (and just a tad of stubbornness!). You will make it through this wonderfully well, especially when you expect it will be difficult at times but are determined to approach it with positivity.
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