Reallybee

Hello. I am from New Jersey and post-op only ten days. Surgery performed at St. Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick by Dr. Nicholas Bertha. So far, so good, but I will be happy to move beyond the full liquid diet (he has requested I stay on it for a month). After being overweight all my life, my motivation came from a trip to Disney World with my seven year old granddaughter. I could barely get around the park and I realized I was holding her back from truly enjoying and experiencing everything. There have been many other things/ events/people that have happened in my lifetime that should have motivated me to do something..........but it took my little redhead. I am most pleased that my diabetes control is excellent, and I hope that someday I will be able to stop all the medication. Two major emotions I am experiencing are mind-hunger and a sadness that I had to resort to surgery to move toward good health and improved self-esteem. But I am going to move forward and do what it takes. To all of you - I believe you are courageous and an inspiration. I am happy to join this blog.