This is my first post on this forum. I am almost 7 years post surgery- April of 2009. I went into surgery weighing 344lbs. As of this morning I am 236lbs, not my lowest, but the lowest I have been in about 3 years. I got to 222 in 2010 and then stalled. Fast forward a couple of years, I was back to a high of 265!
I had quite a bit of early success- I felt that my brain was at least 6 months behind my body. They are now finally in synch, but it was not pleasant... I think this is one of the biggest issues that wasn't talked about in my pre/post surgery meetings.
As I have become more active, I've had to have surgery to repair one of my very flat feet. Ironically, losing weight accelerated the disintegration of my feet.
I've also had to deal with the ebb and flow of the hormones- not just from the surgery but the pre-menopause fun also.
I've also dealt with some addiction issues- for a long period of time alcohol- specifically wine filled a void that I thought I had.
At this point I'm in the gym 5-6 days a week, energy flowing better that it ever has, but emotionally I'm a disaster.
Just looking for people to talk with about all the crazy that's going in in my brain.
Thanks!
