Although I am still not sure as to the "reason"... I am probably confusing myself and everyone else...
I have the words at the tip of my tongue; they just don't want to come out!
I began this journey just over a year ago! Trying to make me a happier and healthier person! Although there have been many struggles, I must say there has been many successes!
I am not sure what else is in store for me. I do know that I am not planning on any more "surgeries"!! My husband looked at me the other night and asked me "Honey, are you done"? Basically meaning; he has watched me suffer enough and does not want to see me suffer anymore! I know he loves me for who I am and how I look and my body and all!
**I quit smoking! I have added years onto my life! April 8th, 2011 was 1 yr Smoke Free!
**I can walk a mile and not be out of breath!
**I can fit in a booth at the resturaunt!
**I can wear a regular hospital gown and Tie IT! Without my ass hanging out!
**I can paint my own toenails!
**I actually know a good (healthy) meal plan!
**I sit closer to the steering wheel...My belly is not in the way!
**I am more active (well not at the moment)..but In General....!
**I am happier!
I really was upset that I had to lose my band, but I can't dwell on it and focus on the loss! I need to move ahead and look forward to the future! This is and was all part of my LapBand Journey and just because the band is gone...doesn't mean my journey ends!
You know it's funny how things turn out! You realize who is most important in your life when you really need people! You realize those who surround you are those who love you! Those who call you are those who are concerned for you! My mind is all over the place lately! I was on Facebook and found this status shuffle that fit perfect for the way I have been feeling!
I would rather live my life with mistakes made and lessons learned than to live it full of regrets, if onlys and what could have been.
~Mandy
Good for you. Your journey is not over! Just because they took out the band. You have learned so much over the last year and a half. I know it will follow in this new journey.
ReplyDeleteYou are awesome!! They took your band...but they did not take the new healthier, happier you. Your journey is not over. It is just going in a different direction.
ReplyDeleteAs you stated you have so many successes to celebrate. I know there will be many more to come.
I am so happy to hear you say you were done. I have been so scared for you and even though my life has been busy you are in my thoughts all the time. You know, now, that you can do this on your own. It is time for you to work it with out assistance, I know you will do remarkable. I just know it.
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