I've almost completely forgotten about my health...

[Seela 1,187]

So, when I started this journey I was 110lbs overweight and in poor health. My sleep apnea was really scary and I just ate crap and didn't care anymore. There were so many things I couldn't do because I was so fat. Mostly I had pretty much quit participating in life. Since vsg I have, thus far, lost 63.4 lbs, I have an (almost) great diet, sleep apnea is gone, and I can do pretty much anything I want. So, now that I've conquered the health demon and it's no longer an issue I seem to be more concerned with how I look. My focus has totally changed. In the beginning my health was my main focus and looking better was a nice side effect. Now looking better has become my main goal, and getting even healthier in the process has become a nice side effect. Head games. I have tons of them. Weird

[gmanbat 5,889]

Glad you're getting it done!

Happily, many of the things that make us look better are also good for us. For example, skin. A healthy diet with abundant hydration changes the color and consistency of skin, making one more attractive. Proper exercise and rest has a major effect on appearance. Once the foundation of healthy living is established, the cosmetics needed are much less.

[KateB 63]

Congratulations! I can't wait to get to where you are. Way to go, enjoy!!

[lornadoone629 31]

I actually had the surgery for health reasons. Arthritis, stress fractures, High blood pressure, etc. Found out that I had apnea too. My arthritis is under control (will never go away), but I'm not longer limping or hurting like I was. I'm back dancing and enjoying life. Rebuilding my stamina and the muscles in my legs from not being able to exercise and side affects from a statin I took. My blood pressure is stabilizing at a good level and I take a home sleep study to hopefully go off my cpap tonight. I know that I'm not at goal, a good ways from it, but I've achieved all of the health benefits that I was seeking and looking for even more to come! How I'm looking is a great benefit too!

[NMJG 1,266]

I think a lot of us make the decision for health reasons. One thing that is so awesome is that the health benefits of losing the weight start showing up pretty quickly. It's like our bodies breathe a sigh of relief. Then we can start focusing on other fun stuff in our lives.

[MichiganChic 3,262]

You sound like me. i also did this for health reasons, and now that I'm healthy, I'm taking that for granted. I try to remember not to do that, because it's most certainly a gift, though I've worked hard for it. Now I'm all about how I look, lol. No, I'm not shallow

[Katcloudshepherd 630]

I got this surgery because I had to. My knees are so much better-my back is so much better. The weight loss I have had so far has drastically impacted my level of joint pain--for the better!!!!!

I'm so very fortunate that I didn't have other comorbidities.

Kathleen

[scarlet333 386]

I must admit I am probably a pretty shallow person because I don't think health reasons would have been enough to get me to have the surgery and change my ways. I was a relatively healthy obese person but miserable with the way I looked. I got the surgery for vanity but there is no doubt it has improved my health too. For the first time I am looking forward to going on vacation with friends this summer. I am even considereing a 2 piece bathing suit. Who would have ever thunk it!

[KateB 63]

There is nothing wrong with wanting to look good. Feel good inside and out! It's all good and about living a happy, healthy lifestyle. Now the people that get multiple plastic surgeries have a problem.

[gmanbat 5,889]

Caring about your appearance is not necessarily a selfish thing. You show compassion to others by sparing their eyes from hard things to look at.

Walmart after midnight makes the point.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

Walmart after midnight

gmanbat

yellow shirt women, hiring center

that really "cracked" me up!!!!!

too funny!!!!

kathy

Edited February 24, 2014 by proudgrammy

[Indigo1991 1,612]

Seela,

Well done! You have worked so hard to get where you are. You deserve your success.

I know that my priority at the start was my health but once I had that under control, I suddenly noticed me :-))))) And it's fun.... as is life in general....

[scarlet333 386]

Gman Walmart - That is hysterical, thanks for the laugh.

[CBT 450]

I must admit I am probably a pretty shallow person because I don't think health reasons would have been enough to get me to have the surgery and change my ways. I was a relatively healthy obese person but miserable with the way I looked. I got the surgery for vanity but there is no doubt it has improved my health too. For the first time I am looking forward to going on vacation with friends this summer. I am even considereing a 2 piece bathing suit. Who would have ever thunk it!

Rock that 2 piece!