Jurnal johnelka, 15 Sep 14

Hello Friends,

It's been a while since I have taken the time to journal here. I have recorded my weight over the last 9 weeks but no journals. I guess today is a good day to say a few things.

Some of you may remember me... and my struggles over the past few years. It's been rough and anyone who struggles with food addiction and obesity gets it. In January of this year I made the decision to have bariatric surgery. It was a long and trying process to get approved for surgery through my insurance company but I made it through 6 months of nutrition classes and psych evaluations and test after test after test... and on July 28, 2014 my life changed for the better. I had vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery wherein about 80% of my stomach was removed. I am 7 weeks post op and so far, I have lost 52 pounds. I do weigh myself once a week so I know what's happening but even more than the scale victories... the non scale victories have been tremendous. I can run... I raced my daughter to the car the other night and I actually beat her. Before my surgery, I could barely walk. My knees and feet hurt so bad. I dreaded little things like having to park further than a few paces from the door. Steps were the devil, I just couldn't do it. Lower back pain was excruciating and now... all that is a think of the past. I am actually exercising on a regular basis and it feel so good to be able to more without pain again. I am super happy with my decision and recovery has been good. I am so grateful!

This process has taught me so much about myself and I feel I am finally on the road to life long health and fitness. Some (those who are ignorant to the process) think this is the easy way out. I am here to tell anyone who thinks that, it is most definitely not! It has been one of the greatest challenges of my life emotionally, physically, mentally... it's hard sometimes but I am hopeful and determined to make good choices. I HAVE to eat right and I HAVE to exercise, there is no getting around it. This was not a magic "fix it" for me. It is simply a tool to help me manage my health. It's hard work and I am happy to say that I am rocking it out. I am proud of myself for taking control of my life and making a decision to be healthy.

I just wanted to share with those who have always been so supportive here... thanks for reading and feel free to ask any questions you might have. I am happy to share any part of my experience with anyone who is nice (lol) and truly wants to understand the process.

Cheers,
Johnelka

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790 kkal

Lemak: 17,50g | Prot: 81,50g | Karb: 43,34g.   Makan Pagi: Dannon Light & Fit Greek - Key Lime. Makan Siang: Syntrax Nectar Lemon Tea Whey Protein Isolate. Makan Malam: Heinz Tomato Ketchup, Weight Watchers Reduced Fat Mexican Style Shredded Cheese, Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Bits, Honeysuckle White 99% Fat Free Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast, Egg Beaters Egg Beaters - Original. Camilan/Lainnya: Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Bits, Mission - Extra Thin Mission Foods - Yellow Corn Tortillas, Francesco Rinaldi Pizza Sauce, Kraft Finely Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Solgar Calcium Magnesium Citrate. lagi...