1 year post-op today.

Today is my surgiversary! I am 1 year post-op from my gastric bypass today. I couldn't be happier. a year ago I weighed 337 lbs. Today I weigh 179. I still have about 29 lbs. to go to get to my goal weight, and 7 lbs. to lose to be considered a success with my surgeon, Dr. Scarborough. I go for my 1 yr. check up next week. I have a plastic surgery consultation with Dr. Lomonaco on February 5. I'm excited about that. Don't plan on getting it done until June. I am in so much better shape today than a year ago today. I feel so much better, am off most medications, and have a lot more energy. I am finally not OBESE anymore. I have a BMI that is in the overweight catagory. Hopefully by summer, I'll have a normal BMI. Some goals I've had: get in my goal nightgown and goal jeans, and run the 45 degree angle hill behind our high school. Yesterday after work I put on my sweats, drove back to the school to get my son and got out and ran up that hill. Now mind you, you can't go too fast. It's so steep, I was walking hard by the time I got to the top. You really couldn't "run". It was great to make it to the top and look down. Last night I decided to try on my goal nightgown and goal jeans. They looked so tiny a year ago. It's been awhile since I tried them on. They both fit!!! I couldn't believe it. I was ecstatic. Thanks so much for all of you who have supported me this past year. I couldn't have made it without your encouragement and advice. Karla 337/179/150

Hey Karla How exciting for you to reach your goals (clothing) You should be so proud and to be able to walk or run up that hill must be awesome....Way to go.....I wish you were going with us to Vegas so we can hug you in person...Here's a virtual.... congrats hugs~~ ~~hugs and well wishes~~ Chris

Congrats Karla, you've done a wonderful job. Keep up the good work.

Karla my dearest friend. I am so happy for you. You have worked so hard and are an inspiration to us all. You ARE a success story. I have enjoyed making this journey with you. Now we go on to the next stage together. Hazel

Congratulations Karla!! You're doing a FABULOUS job!! Keep it up. Hugs, Anna

Karla, Congratulations on all your accomplishments! You have done such a great job! I'm sure you will be at your goal in no time!! Happy Surgiversary Kay

Congrats, Karla! I'm a 123'er too and wow -- what a difference a year makes, huh? I've had my consults with Dr. Lomonaco and have filed the insurance paperwork to see what they will and won't approve. Either way, my surgery is going to done sometime in late April/early May. I really liked Dr. L -- I had consulted with two others, also and decided to go with him, even though he's not in my network. I think you'll like him -- he seems to go the extra mile for his wls patients. Lisa

Karla, Congratulations on your success so far and here is to your continued success . It's amazing isn't it! Good luck to you in the coming year. Leeanne

Congratulations, Karla! You've done more than wonderful during your journey! I'm a 123er also, so happy 1 yr. surgiversary!!!! You should celebrate! April

Congratulations on meeting so many of your goals Here's to meeting more in the year to come Sending hugs, Ronna