8 Months Post-op
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, 05-18-2018 at 02:53 AM (2239 Views)
Today is a special day in that it marks the eight-month anniversary since I underwent VSG with Dr. William Arnold in Scottsdale, Arizona.
During this time a great deal has been learned not only about this procedure, the journey, and the expected outcome of said procedure and journey, but about myself as well. I now recognize that I am significant, valuable, and viable member of society, and that despite having lost a significant amount of weight, I will always see myself as an obese male. I say this not with any negative connotations, rather with a sense of reality that lends itself to teaching me more about myself and who I have chosen to become. I recognize and embrace who I once was because it is my belief that by doing so, I will never forget the struggle to get to this juncture in my journey.
I love who I have become, and I am excited to see where I will be at my 12-month anniversary. But I am also realistic in that I know how easy it is to revert to old habits. Over the course of the past three months I did just that. I make no excuses for my shortcomings, and I refuse to beat myself up over situations that I have since regained control over. But I saw firsthand how easy it is to falter. And because of my mistakes, I am a better person for having learned the hard way that it takes one moment; one decision; and one bite.
It really is that simple.
Over the course of the next four months I have set small goals for myself in an attempt to push onward in obtaining my overall weight loss goal of 185 pounds. Does that mean that I will reach said goal? Not necessarily. But it is what I strive to achieve. And If I can even come close (down to 200 pounds – that’s 10 pounds a month over the next four months) then I will be more than satisfied with myself. That will then be a net loss of 135 pounds lost to date. To reach my target weight will see me at 160 pounds lost. Either way, I will feel a HUGE sense of accomplishment.
I look forward to what the future has in store for me. I see nothing but great things taking place, and as such find myself in a position where some serious decisions must be made (more on that later) but know that wherever I find myself in this vast world, I will be in a much happier place than where I once resided.