One Year Today - New Pics

Hey April friends! I am so grateful to all of you. I don't get to spend nearly as much time as I would like on the boards lately, butI always know where to come for support! Right here! Here is my 1 year surgiversary post on the main messageboard this morning: It has all been said before, but not by me! Happy one year surgiversary to me! One year ago today, I entered the surgery room so excited (and just a little bit nervous!) and full of hope. Every expectation I had has been surpassed and I'm not finished yet! I am healthier today than I was as a slim teenager. Exercise is now a vital part of my life. I go four times a week for one hour without fail. I love the way I look and feel. Not just normal, but pretty good for a 46 year old broad. The WOW moments are too many to list and you have heard them all before. I will share the biggest one: Pre-op, I had sleep apnea and slept with a CPAP machine. The only way I could sleep with that damn machine was in my recliner. Sleeping in my bed now with my husband is a wondrous thing! My whole family is so proud of me and have been so supportive. Is there anything I miss? The built-in shelf of my stomach. It used to be so handy for eating in my recliner! My biggest problem post surgery? There are not enough hours in the day to do everything I want to do now! I think my husband is rethinking this surgery, I am wearing him out! I posted some new pictures on my profile. I am amazed at the difference. I love you all and am thankful for all the support and knowledge you have shared with me both before and after my surgery.

Happy Re-Birthday Lisa! You look great!!! I love the outfit you have on. I am so happy for your sucess and friendship. Get that spa open so I can come visit soon!! I need an excuse to travel and don't mind a spa now!! Keep up the great job you hot mama!!! Sharon

Thanks Sharon! It is so much fun buying new clothes now. I have a hard time controlling myself! Thank the Lord for Ebay! My spa is still on track, but it's taking so long to get the plans complete. I'm counting on you being one of my first clients!

Happy surgiversary. You look wonderful. Isn't it just the greatest to be able to change our lives in such a short time with the help of wls. Wishing you all the best for continued success, health and happiness. Sher

Hi Sher - It truly is a miracle how this surgery has transformed my life in only a year. Thanks for the kind wishes. I really appreciate it. Take care, Lisa

you look great & the pic said look at the crossed legs wow they are skinny legs lol way to go life is only getting better enjoy the rest of your new life

Rebecca, that is probably the most exciting thing...It IS only going to get better. I intend to live every moment to the fullest! Best wishes to you as you approach your surgiversary, too!

Lisa you look SO good, and I can tell by the new pictures that you are so happy. Happy Re-birthday. Good luck with the rest of your life. Kathleen

Thanks, Kathleen. I am happy, not just because I look better, but because I feel so much better! No more diabetes, sleep apnea and lot of energy. I know I have added many more quality years to my life and that's really what it is all about! All my best, Lisa

Wow..you look amazing!!! Our new lives are so incredible and hard to explain to someone who takes living for granted.....Good for you and congrats!!!! And 46 is NOT old...I am 57 and everyone at the school where I work can't believe how much younger I look since losing the weight. In Christ, Joan M