1 year post-op!

[Jo Scott 11]

I have lost 80lbs since last

September. This is great and all but my most accomplished was getting off all insulin and pills. That was the real goal for me. My co-workers were very skeptical when I told them what I was planning. They discouraged me each and every day and said all kinds of things like, "you are taking the easy way out!, you will have to take Vitamins for the rest of your life." etc. In response t0 the negativity I kept thinking I would rather take Vitamins every day for the rest of my life than have to stick myself 4-6 times a day with an insulin syringe. I would rather have a few possible complications after surgery than feeling like crap every day (no energy, did not like to look at myself in the mirror). For those people that think this is the easy way out, I have to say, this is an ongoing working journey, eating 6 small meals per day, counting Protein and fat intake, finding time to exercise, even on holidays, etc, etc. (no complaints by the way, I really do love my new life!!). So, all in all, I sometimes feel like telling my co-workers to trust in themselves when looking at the unknown. It will be great if you have the faith and believe in yourself (smile).

[James Marusek 5,244]

Congratulations.

[esskay77 785]

Congrats! You are awesome!