2 years!

I just wanted to share what I put in my journal for my 2 year surgiversay............. I just turned 2 years on Jan. 13th and cant believe how fast these 2 years went for me. I am soooo happy I had wls. It has truly changed my life for the better. Yes, I have lost a couple friends and a partner but I still dont don't regret my decision to have the surgery. I can walk, go to amusment parks, shop in regular stores and just live a better quality of life. The further out I become, the more I realized that I DO have an eating problem/addiction to food. I talked to my pcp about it and she refered me to a therapist that specializes in eating disorders. She has helped me in so many ways. My biggest struggle has been compliments. I don't hate them but they make me feel very uncomfortable. When I look in the mirror, I still see a fat face but people are telling me that my face is slim! My therapist is working on that with me too! When I starting researching the surgery I was 450 lbs!! The day of surgery, I was 388. Right now I'm 181 lbs!!!!!! Now that's what I call a BLESSING!!!!! Once I reached my lowest weight, I maintained it for a few months but I gained 10 lbs. back. I'm now back to my lowest again. I eat pretty normal and still do protein shakes everyday. Without them, my hair falls out. I wear a size 10 pants and a size 12 tops! The skin is horrible but I'll take this skin anyday over being 450 again. I'm so afraid to have plastic surgery but I do want it. I promised myself that I would at least go to a couple consults to get information. I'm ready for my boobs to be back where they should be! LOL! I am so thankful for this site, without it, I never would of had this surgery! I have met some really awesome friends and don't know what I would do without the support of my girls on the January board! They are truly the best!!!! At least 2 times a week, I get messages and/or commets from people telling me how good I'm doing. I appreciate every single commet that I get and it's what truly keeps me going and helps me stay on track! My aviatar was taken a few days ago on my 2 year anniversay so that is the new me. I'm going to take some full body shots this weekend and have thme next week! I love the camera now! GOD bless!!!! I love you guys!

Kay, You have come a long way and are definitely a beautiful and inspiring person to all of us! When I get compliments, I just say "thank you" and leave it at that. It is very hard because no one ever told me I was overweight but now the compliments just flow. I also think that sometimes people just do not know what to say. Keep up the good work and congrats on a super successful two years! Rhonda

Thanks, Rhonda!

Kay I am so proud of how far you have come. You look marvelous! You have come so far and your new avatar is HOTT! Happy rebirthday to you! Hugs, Chris

Thank you very much, Chris

Happy Surgiversay Kay!!! Your new picture is amazing!!! Congratulations!!! Alejandro from Guadalajara Mexico

Thanks!!

Look at you, you look beautiful! I am so excited for you, I will be 2 years on 1/20 and am also doing wonderful. I have a lot of shin also, I am 60 years old so imagine that. I did have a tummy tuck last July and am delighted that I did it. I was a lot more surgery than I had thought, but we are tough and can get through anything now. I along with you and the othewrs have a new life now. I was at 279 and now weigh 135, usually within a pound or two, do you also go up and down? My daughter Heather will be two years in July and is also doing great. She has lost half of her weight also. She is 35 and finally doing things with her boys that she couldn't do before, and is living a wonderful life. I don't get to the site often but when I do you have been a true inspirastion to me, keep up the good work and stay healthy and happy. Rosemary

Thanks, Rosemary!

Woo Hoo, you have done so awesome........................ Tori