gotten into a size 10, added additional flower gardens in my yard, wear high heels, wear "normal" sized bracelets, and um, get on top.... RAE

Beth, That just blows me away! congrats to the two of you! Rachel

Oh! Good thread! I hope lots of people post to it. It so easy to get to the year and think about missed goals instead of all of the successes. I too have so many new things happening in life. Lots of my successes center around my kids and what I can do with them now vs. a year ago, not to mention that my hubby and I are like newly weds again!!! But it all comes down to improved health. A year ago, I would not have... Been able to run 11 miles at a 12 minute mile pace! (actually, a year ago I was lucky to walk a mile at all...and newly post op I was doing 17 minute mile pace)

Hi gang- TODAY marks my one year WLS anniversary date. WOW! What a difference a year makes! I started in TIGHT 54" waist and am very comfortable in 36" waists now. I'm 6'3" so my weight hovers around 200 pounds (down from 379)..between 197 & 202, and I'm ok with that for now. My neck was a tight 20", now it's a loose 16.5". My shoe size never changed- still clunkin' around in my 13D's...lol. This surgery has been the best thing I have ever done for myself and my family. Also- I have met some of the most incredible people in the world, and I thank each and every one of you for sharing yourselves with me every day. David

A year ago I would not have.... said that I enjoy exercising and look forward to it.