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I had an open RNY April 15, 2002. RNY is an official
term for one type of Weight Loss Surgery (WLS).
I consider this my re-birth day.
I'm spending the rest of my life looking after myself and helping
others to have what I have found. I thank God every day for my
transformation and will live the rest of my life in gratitude.
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Before
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After
(mini-me) |
| For anyone in the Toronto area,
who would like a refferal to my trainer, nutritionist, I highly
recommend Mike, who's been a constant inspiration. He can
be reached at mspanogiannis@aol.com |
My life is a journey and I will be a work in progress
till the day I die. Most important change? Life
is easier when you lose weight. This doesn't mean
that there are no more problems (or challenges, as they are now
called), but you can handle it all when routine things like looking
after your hygiene and just being able to walk are not a major
struggle. You may even have more problems, new problems, or different
problems. The thing is, I find it all less overwhelming than before.
So will you.
The hardest change? Doing the brain "surgery" necessary
to match the physical change.
WLS is only a tool.
You have to do your own mental catch-up. But this is the best
part, because you are worth the effort. You have to do it for
yourself. The people who truly love you will love you no matter
what package you come in. Don't do it for them. Do it for yourself
and spend the rest of your life respecting the life you have been
given and loving yourself. Show yourself the love and respect
you only saved for others until now. Not instead of loving and
respecting others, but in addition to that. Learn to be your own
best friend.
Anyway, I could go on forever, but for all you pre-ops, let me
just say that I remember your feelings
of fear and doubt and guilt and shame. In my case,
WLS was a helping
hand up. It helped me leave the
land of the living dead that I dwelled in and
come up to the land of the living. As dramatic as that sounds,
words cannot fully express how I feel. The truth is even more
dramatic.
Enjoy the journey and remember that
every day will be better than the one before. Do something good
for yourself. You're definitely worth it. God brought you here.
Love and respect to all on this path. You are all in my daily
prayers.
Santa says “Mother Mary has
been a good girl this year,
no more coal in your Christmas stocking”
Mother Mary’s toys for kids
program
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Carolann, Dr.
Joffe and Mother Mary |
Mother Mary
and Carolann |
| For doctor referrals or surgery
issues please send to Carol. carolann19991999@yahoo.com |
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Carolann before
and 1 year after surgery |
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