Year 9
Today I am celebrating my 9th year of having weight-loss surgery. I had gastric bypass on July 13, 2011. My entire life I have always struggled with weight management. After have TWO Pulmonary embolisms and one DVT, I made the decision to have WLS and it has totally given me a renewed perspective on life. Be mindful I am not a doctor ;however ,this pertains to MY journey . I am not perfect by any means necessary, however these nuggets keep me grounded: My 9 NUGGETS Of TRUTH about WLS: Measure ALL foods. (Believe it or not, I still have my small food containers and when I don’t measure, my clothes CAN tell it😂) Self-Worth; cannot be affiliated with sizes . I have been a size 2 and I’ve also been a size 22. 3. Movement is important. Find something that you like to do and do it. No one wants to do anything that they do not enjoy. For example, I walk religiously 3-4 days. 4. Make yourself a priority. (I am still working on this one because I wear many hats