Don't Need Anymore "Excuses"

No longer is there a need for excuses as to why I am so heavy or can't lose weight. Just went to my second Weight Watchers Meeting and I have lost 12.8 pounds! It is directly because of my InterStim that I am able to get out and go to a meeting like this and not have to worry that I can't hold my bladder or that I have to keep my mind constantly focused on it. I have followed the program, including enjoying Weight Watchers sweets, which are yummy, and I am losing weight. I have begun to slowly exercise for the first time in years. I am happy and greatful and humble. I am a 57 year young woman and I want to enjoy a full rich life, free of this weight and free from a marriage to the toilet. Thank you Dr. for this freedom!

A New Chapter and a New Journey

Here I am with the Actor Treat Williams whom I met at a concert here in Las Vegas. He is a huge Air Supply fan and was in the audience one night. I had the privilage of meeting him and he was really nice. But....do you see something wrong with this picture? Well, I do. It's me. There is no mistaking that I am overweight and I need to do something about it. It is very difficult to work on weight loss when so many aspects of the rest of your life are not so great. It has been nearly a year ago since I had stage two of the InterStim. Infact Feb 10th will be my one year anniversary. The procedure has changed my life and giving me the strength and courage to begin a journey to rid my body of this weight. I have many complicated chronic illnesses taking their toll on me physically...but last week I joined Weight Watchers, and I will have my first weighing this coming Tuesday evening. Another Chapter in my life and an incredible new journey. Thank you Dr. Crowley. I know you're out there reading....and it is because of you that I have the strength to make this change in my life!

A New Year and a New Life!

Welcome to 2011 everyone! I cannot believe that in just about a month (Feb 10th) it will be a full year since I have had my second stage of the InterStim implanted. It has been a different year for me. That's not to say that I still don't go to the bathroom anymore. But rather, it is to say, that I go to the bathroom like everybody else now....and not every 45 minutes (or less).

It is a huge step to consider surgery, but I did my homework on this, watched alot of youtubes and read alot of websites. When my Dr. suggested the InterStim, I was aware of the pros and cons (if there could be any), and I said, "lets do this". I am very glad that I did.

If you are having alot of problems with freqency, why not do your own research? I personally chose not to fill my head with the complainers and negativity out there. I researched the success stories, and I wanted to be one of 'them'...and that is exactly what I became.

I hardly even think about having the InterStim inside anymore....and can tell you for a fact that the procedure to put it in was NOT bad at all.

Having the InterStim has now given me the courage to change my life in other ways. In one week I will be joining weight watchers and I will log my journey with that on this blog as well, as it is a part of who I am and what I can become, thanks to having control of my bladder again.

I am greatful....and you can be as well, if you are out there and suffering like I was. Don't be married to the toilet. Be married to your LIFE!!!