My journey this past year...

The 17th was my one-year anniversary of my surgery, and as I look back it seems like the time has flown by. It sure didn't seem that way at times going through it! Seems like some weeks I would not lose any weight and I would get frustrated, and then it would come off. Now that I sit and look back, it really did happen pretty fast!! 11/05 - I weighed 237. 2/06 - I weighed 233 at surgery. Clothing size - 2X or size 22 2/07 - I weigh 118. Clothing size - 4 I hit my goal of 125 at around 8 - 9 months out (early November 2006). I feel better than I can remember in so many years!!! I have TONS of energy now and am not afraid to take on anything that requires physical exertion. This was the best decision I have ever made and I could not be happier with the results. I have had no real problems and I feel so healthy now!!! Not to mention my self-esteem has gone through the roof!!! Congratulations to us all... we have come so far!! I have been kind of quiet here, but I do read. Just been super busy with work for quite a while now! Hugs to all, Deanna

Congratulations, Deanna! Keep up the great healthy lifestyle! You have done an amazing job! Jen Halliday

Thank you Jen!!

Congrats Deanna on all your wonderful accomplishments!!! I'm so glad you feel as great as you look! WTG Elisa

Thank you so much Elisa!! You are looking amazing yourself!!

Congratulations on HAPPINESS! xosm

Thanks so much!!! Happiness has always been my number one focus in life!!! I find it is much easier to be happy being skinny than it was being fat!! LOL!!!