"My Life Began Post Surgery"
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, 08-01-2017 at 12:18 PM (8953 Views)
Well, I missed my actual surgiversary date as it was on July 21st. I'm now 6 years post op and life has never been better! I'm maintaining the loss, exercise is a welcome addition to each day and I have an amazing job working in the bariatric surgery department of the hospital where I had my personal surgery...what more could a girl ask for...
I still come on this site and read posts from "newbies" who are afraid they won't lose, not losing enough, stalling, etc. My only words of advice, for those who care to heed them is, "Follow the program, lean into the lifestyle, and embrace the tool you've been given to improve your life." There are no miracle cures, secrets, etc.; it's just plain working it each day to the best of your ability. Sound too easy, it's not, but doable; take it from this soon to be 68 year old lady who had never been a normal weight in her whole life before this time.
Life is wonderful and I know in my heart that I've afforded myself the opportunity to live longer, healthier and am even looking forward to working in this field for as long as my body and mind will allow me to. I'm actually thinking about moving to Florida and seeking job opportunities there in the same field. See what someone can do after surgery.