New Year...New Life

Jan 09, 2012

It can come around again....the New Year. Many are out there making (and already breaking) their New Year's resolutions. I asked my husband the other day what his resolution was for this year. He told me "To start enjoying life and the people around me". You see 2011 was a very stressful year for us. It did end on a positive note, but it was very stressful getting there.

So what is mine for 2012? I really had to think about that. Then it came to me..."To start enjoying myself!" I cannot remember the last time I actually looked in the mirror and told myself..."You look good. You are a good person. You are special." My husband tells me these everyday, but it is not quite the same thing unless you can say that to yourself.

I have been thinking about WLS for a while now, about 5 years when the Lap Band had recently come out. I even went through some of the evaluations and "hurdles" required for the surgery. Something always stopped me. As I think about it, I can't figure out what it was that stopped me.

This last week, I have been really analyzing WLS and my life before and after the surgery. I can officially say now, I will be getting surgery done. So what are the first steps to this process. I think the first thing I will be doing is attending some seminars and support groups to get my questions answered and build up my support. Right now, my husband is behind me 150%. My parents are more like 75%. That is all I have. There is some seminars and groups this weekend so after those, I will post again to let you know how I am doing and especially how I am feeling.

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