On August 31, 2008, I had roux en y (gastric bypass surgery). I needed to save my life. At the time, my Mom was on a ventilator and recovering from almost dying. I did not want to follow in her steps and knew that getting my insurance approval meant I had to be selfish and have the surgery. I only spent 1 night in the hospital because Mom was so sick. I traveled to Barix Clinics in Michigan. Had surgery and drove back the next day. I was deathly allergic to the liquid pain medication so went without any pain meds, after having my guts completely re-arranged. I spent my days in recovery, sitting by my Moms side at Mount Carmel West. During the early days of my surgery recovery, a code blue was called on my Mom. She almost died again. I tried to truck forward and celebrated none of my weight loss success.
Fast forward to Saint Patrick's Day weekend 2013. My fiance's daughter Amber and her boyfriend introduced Clay and I to Advocare. We wanted to help the kids out and wth? I only had some weight to lose. What a difference a month and 1/2 makes? Since starting the 24 day Advocare Challenge, I have lost 16 pounds!! 16!!
I am officially 1/2 the person I was here:
This 16 pound weight loss dwarfs my previous 125 weight loss in size but surpasses any and all weight-loss success I have ever achieved. I feel amazing. And better...I am proud of me. I am enjoying my success.
Everyday, I thank God for the Advocare program. It has not been a diet for me. It has been a complete life overhaul. Physically. AND MENTALLY. My health and nutrition are my number 1 priorities.
So, what does the future look like?
I am planning to run in my first 5K on May 19, 2013
I am going to Kings Island to ride EVERY ride on May 5, 2013
This song, embodies my attitude:
Ain't nothing gonna break my stride!
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