How have things changed since my surgery? In many-many ways. There are things that I can now do and that I wasn't able to do anymore and there are things that have gone away. I'm barely two months in and more than 50 pounds lighter and I already see a huge difference in all sorts of things. For example:
I can cross my legs while sitting.
I can walk up a few flights of stairs and not be totally out of breath.
I'm able to move without sweating profusely.
I can walk at a moderately fast pace without exerting myself and I can walk for an hour straight.
I can cut and paint my toe nails.
I can fit in to armchairs.
I can bend down to tie my shoes without almost choking and without dripping with sweat.
I can wear a skirt and not have my thighs rub against one another so aggressively that they become very irritated almost immediately.
I can buy clothes that fit.
I have enough energy to make it through the day.
I don't have to take medication for acid reflux anymore because it's gone!
I don't get constant headaches.
I have a lot less aches and pains in general.
My energy level and motivation are way up.
I can sleep better (the snoring has gone down).
I actually enjoy taking long walks with my dog. I'm looking forward to it!
I don't sweat as much for no apparent reason.
And I could go on and on and on. The point is, and I know I'm repeating myself, I'm absolutely thrilled I had the surgery because in the little time since the surgery and with only about 25% of my excess weight gone, I feel so much better. I feel better in general, both mentally and physically but I also feel a lot better about myself. I don't cringe when I look at myself in the mirror or when I catch a glimpse of my reflection in a window or whatnot. Before, I felt like a circus freak, now, I feel like myself.
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