Today is My Surgaversary!

One year ago today. I took a giant step. It was a step that has literally saved my life. I am in awe when I think back of all the changes I have made. After a rocky start that landed me back into the hospital with a wound infection less than 2 weeks after surgery and the fight to clear that infection I have not looked back. I worked hard, maybe harder than most including almost 4 months of physical therapy to get me where I am today but it has been worth it. I am no longer this old, fat, sick, disabled woman sitting in a chair waiting to die. I am actually looking forward to my life ahead. I am walking, most times without any assistance, I am traveling, shopping in stores not just on-line. An the most ambitious thing I will be tackling in the months to come is mounting a job search so I can go back to work after nearly four years. It is scary and exciting at the same time. And if it weren't for taking the brave step to have WLS it would never have happened. Sometimes I will wake up in the morning and think I was just dreaming this is so surreal, how could one person change so much in just a year? But then I get up out of bed, with no pain, I check my blood sugar and it is within normal range (well usually) and I have the energy to shower and get dressed without having to go back to bed. I only have to take 2 pills in the morning, not 12! I feel NORMAL! And I haven't felt that way in years. So with one year gone I can actually look forward with excitement as the new year unfolds before me. Thanks again to all who have encouraged and supported me this past year. I can't tell you how much this has meant to me. Much love and hugs to you all Ronna

Congratulations Ronna on your 1 yr. Surgivesary. What a big milestone. You have done so well and have probably come further health-wise than anyone else on the board. You have made such progress. You look absolutely wonderful in your pictures. Isn't shopping at stores and fitting in regular size clothes fun? I know I love it! You are such great support and a good friend to all of us on the Jan. 2006 board. I hope you have a great time in Vegas. Good luck on the job search. Karla 337/192/150

Ronna what an inspiration you have been on this board and to see how much progress you have made. Happy One Year Surgiversary! By the way love your new picture, you look beautiful and you have come along way. Congratulations! Karen S.

Way to go Ronna I am so proud of you and very happy for all your accomplishments....Keep up the good work. ~~hugs and well wishes~~ Chris

Ronna---it's my 1 year as well, hooray for us! we are literally half the women we used to be! Cathy

I didn't know we were Surgery Sisters Congrats to you as well

Happy Surgiversary, Ronna! You have accomplished sooooo much!

Congrats Ronna!!! I'm so Happy for You!!!!!

Congratulations!!! Enjoy the many wonderful years ahead of you....you've done so well and you'll continue to succeed!!! Good Luck to You!!!! Enjoy Enjoy...ENJOY!!!! Kelli 370/185/130 24 days left till my surgiversary!!!

Ronna, Congrats on the milestones and accomplishments of the past year! I hope this next year brings you continued success in all areas of your life, job sear*****luded! God Bless! Jen