Happy Anniversary to me (and Amber!)

Today is my one year surgery anniversary. I have been thinking about what this all has meant to me and it is very hard to put into words. I have lost 178 lbs since my first consult in Jan 05. I can't even wrap my mind around those numbers. In the past, I have been able to describe my weight losses in single digits mostly, and double digits maybe once or twice, but triple digits--never! I have lost more than a whole person, a large person at that. I no longer have to worry if I can fit in a booth at a restaurant, or if I will break a chair at a friend's house. I can paint my toenails and even wear socks. It used to be too hard to reach my feet to even consider socks. I've lost 30 points on my BMI--although still SMO for another 1.5 points! I don't require a seatbelt extender in my car, I lowered the steering wheel, and I moved up the seat, and yet when I look in the mirror, I still see the same fat girl I always was. The mind is a weird and funny thing, isn't it? I know I still have far to go on this journey, but I am excited to see what my future holds. I am 160 lbs from my goal and know that from here on out, it will be harder to lose, but I am not disheartened. I am anxious to follow my journey wherever it leads me, and I am excited to have you all along for the ride. Hugs to my lovely OH family, Vicki

Happy Surgiversary!!!! I also had my surgery 1 year ago on the 12th. CONGRADULATIONS! You are doing fabulous. Keep up the great work. Take care and God Bless.

And a happy one to you, too, surgery sister!! I read your profile and you have had a fabulous success. WooHoo! Hugs, Vicki

There is my mate!!! Vicki, can you believe you have lost 178lbs???? You are so amazing. I agree with you about all the things that most people take for granted being now able to do, ie, fitting into a booth at a restaurant. I still dont see any difference when I look in the mirror either, and feel just as fat, so I must admit I do have a little panic when I go somewhere that I wont fit, or will break the chair. As for painting your toe nails, I would like to put a wager on the fact that you love to paint your toe nails PINK!!!! would I win??? love you lots, Helen

Well, you know you would!! Is there any other color? Love ya, Babe!! Vicki