Since its been over a year since my last post, here is an update:
Ryan and I got married! Everything went off without a hitch and it was the most wonderful week of my life. Im a huge advocate of destination weddings because you get to spend a week with the nearest and dearest to you, instead of just one day.
Work has changed a lot. I am still with the O&G company, however I had moved projects and now I am in the corporate side. This role is a new one for me and Im still spending time figuring it and my new team out.
The weight loss was a losing game for me so in July 2014, I made the decision to have a Vertical Sleeve Gastronomy (VSG) performed. This is when they remove a portion of your stomach to aid in weight loss. I paid privately and had my surgery preformed in Mexico as the wait in Canada is almost 4 years! Since then, I have lost a total of 86 pounds and have another 50 to go before I reach my first goal.
The decision to have such a drastic surgery was not an easy one. My husband was unsure of it, along with many friends and family members but I knew that if I didnt do this for myself, and now, I may not be around much longer. My depression and physical ailments were getting the best of me and despite being newly married, I couldn't find joy in anything. I felt like my life was a dark tunnel that I just kept going further and further down. I will admit that the surgery and weight loss associated have been amazing and lifted my spirits, there were a lot of counseling and therapy sessions to ensure I was making the right decision, but to also help my find my spark in life again.
Being 86 pounds down is fantastic and I am so thankful every day that I was giving this second chance at life.
