My Life Has COMPLETELY Changed

I am 11 weeks Post Op.  I have lost 104 pounds.  Not only has my appearance, drastically changed, but EVERYTHING about me has changed.

There is a song that says: "It's so lonely, when you don't even know yourself."  That is very true.  I lived a very lonely life 11 weeks ago.  I didn't have any friends, and I always wondered why.  I thought that I was a good friend, and fun to be around.  Looking back on it, I was a miserable, depressed person, and no wonder, no one wanted to be around me.  I was quiet, never spoke my mind, and was a major downer.  I have gotten to know myself, and the person I am, today is 100% better than where I was a short time ago.    I am not 100% where I want to be yet, but I am getting there.

I have a zest for life now.  I enjoy waking up, and I am always ready to take on the day.  When I wake up, I look at my calendar and see what I have planned for the day.  I plan my day accordingly.  I am a morning person, and I get more done, before 7:00 am, then most people get done all day.  I have learned, that I love waking up.

I am an outgoing person, and I strike up conversations, with most anyone.  It is mostly chit chat, and I find that, it is fun to get to know people, and really listen to what they have to say.  I didn't used to do that.  I was never shy, but I was mostly, introverted.  I have really come out of my shell.

My wife says that I am full of confidence, and you can tell that when you speak to me.  She says I am not 100%, but you can tell that I am excited, about what I am talking about, and my confidence shows.  I was never that way in my life.

I enjoy meeting new people, and I love being in a situation, where I can talk to people.  I really like meeting people that have been through Bariatric Surgery, or are considering doing it.  It is my favorite thing  to talk about.  I can talk until I am blue in the face to someone, and explain things to people that have not had surgery, BUT NO ONE truly understands, unless they have been through it.  I like to surround myself with those people, because, firstly, they keep me on track.  Talking with them and hearing their experience, really helps, and motivates me.  Secondly, you never know when you will be in a situation, and they will know the answer.  Thirdly, for the most part, they are good people, and you have something, major, in common with them.  It is sort of like having an army buddy.  You were in the trenches with that person, and only they understand certain things.

I have a truly positive attitude.  I am enthusiastic about EVERYTHING I have going on.  I have noticed that my enthusiasm, and zest for life, is beginning to rub off on people around me.  They are coming at me, with the same energy, that I have.  They are starting to realize that this is who I am, and I am not changing.

I guess it is true:  For the most part, you really do get back, what you put out there.