Becky D.

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Things are going well - getting my body back is pretty thrilling, and all the other benefits of the Roux en Y for me have been nothing short of miraculous.  My body, heart and spirit are being moved everyday.  Choosing life has been extraordinary!
I am gradually getting my love of movement back - I have bought clothes off the rack in "mainstream" stores - I have challenged my habit of limiting my own success with expectations that mimmick "safety" - I have a renewed sense of peace and confidence - I have my head held higher, and my shoulders back to face those that once tried to belittle me - I am still ME in every way ... with an upgrade to my metabolism.  ;)

My fire is back ... look out world.
Bec

Going to my post-op appts next week - moving toward solid foods :)
Still feeling tired, and frankly, hormonal !  Fatigued, disrupted sleep, all that nonsense.
I am walking regularly, and following the plan - I figure things will balance out eventually.

Gradually beginning to feel more myself - I think my weight stall is ending, and my energy will return soon.
Not having a bunch of difficulties.
Recovery takes patience but has been kind to me overall.

I am open to all the changes that are ahead, looking forward to renewed health and wellness!
Keeping my hopes high and my fears in check as I recover and transform.

Back to update soon

So PATTS went very well -
Lots of "butterflies" as the process winds up ... control issues BEWARE !? lol
Doing my 3-3-3 breathing ALOT - helps with chilling those 'butterflies' when they get stirred up!

This Friday marks DAY 1 of Optifast, and 3 weeks of pre surgery preparation.
August 19 will be here very soon, and I have a zillion feelings about that - all at once mostly I might add !

Stamina in optimism will be much needed in the next span of time ... hanging in there doing one day atta time, sometimes one task at a time just to stay as peaceful as possible.

I suspect the next time I get on here to blog post it may be post-surgery. 
Though I may well be on the forum with questions or seeking input once I begin the optifast adventure on Friday!

*sigh*  ........... Away we GOOooooo .............

Got some appointments behind me, and a couple of others next week - it feels good to have some momentum :)
I am very happy with the tone of the meetings and the information that we have gotten in the classes.

Ironically, I am so thankful for all the work I have done in the last few years, I don't think I realize how much was resolved until this process began.  Retrospect is such a gift sometimes.  To appreciate how far I have come is really the only good reason to look back on the past - it's time for NOW, it's time for me.  I must admit, I do love how all the peices find their place; the promise that all things are used for good ... eventually !

Stepping out in faith sure took me on a long and worthwhile journey - hope grows and the next few months are going to be a new adventure :)

That's the latest - more news to follow !

Waiting is just the worst NOT-action verb I can think of ... I really suck at doing it gracefully and whether I like it or not it makes me get all philosophical !!!  As if reasoning with myself will fill the gap lol

I think waiting must be one of life's most difficult lessons - how one waits says alot about their temperment, it is really hard to FAKE patience, I thought I was pretty good at it before this !

The up side of these episodes of waiting is that my hope in the outcome is what is really making this uncomfortable -
I wouldn't trade that feeling of renewed hope for ANYTHING ... and so I wait, sometimes patiently, gracefully even, but most of the time a little sensitive !   

Got to go - got me some more waiting to do lol

Got that INFO session behind me, and it went well.  It was positive and informative, for both my hubby and I.
Good to be there, and good to know I have done my homework :)
Bring on the next steps ...

So I got the call TODAY .. my info session is booked for the end of JANUARY !
Not sure what to expect ... but feeling hopeful none the less - think I will go with that lol

Here I am letting hope grow - having gotten my introductory package and anticipating a session date soon ....

Until then ...
  Bec