1 year anniversary!

Well yesterday was my 1 year mark! I still remember thinking it would never come, but it sure snuck up on me. Although I didn't get to the goal I had set for myself, which was to be under 200 lbs. I'm still proud of the progress i've made thus far. I'm at 208 lbs, which puts my total loss to 214lbs. That's nothing to complain about!! So much has changed since one year ago, it's weird to be out and public and for someone to take a long look at me and this time it's not because i'm soooo huge!!! I'm enjoying my life now and am actually excited about my future. Some of the wow moments that have happened is: to finally be able to cross my legs, I dont remember ever being able to do that and now it's a habit that I can't stop!! I can buy clothes at any store I go into-I must have been in jr high when I was this size! I have a face now, and to think all those years I thought my face shape was roundish square but in actuality it is oval! I am getting better with my self confidence, it is a hard adjustment when you were always shy and avoiding people. I'm still working on not being afraid and shy but it is getting better. I'm sure there are more but those are the ones that stick out in my mind the most! Thanks to all of you for helping me make it through this first year without feeling alone!!! Rose 422/208/175/148 preop/current/my goal/dr.s goal

Rose Congratulations on an incredible weight loss year. You look amazing and I bet you feel it too! Keep on doing what your doing and I'm sure you will reach your goal. Man, we have all come along way in just one year! Best wishes Julia P

Thanks Julia! We have all came along way, when you think back to that day, waiting to be wheeled into the ER, did you ever fathom you would be where you are now??? It is amazing!!!!

Rose....which is my best friend in the whole world's name.....you are incredible!!! What an achievement you have accomplished!!!! I am so proud of you!!! And what is wonderful is you will still lose more weight and it doesn't have to be done in 1year! You are more healthy now than you have been in a long time and I know you feel better. Cuddo's to you Lovely Lady!!!! In Christ's love, Joan M

Thank you very much Joan! I do feel alot better...it's funny, my mom, has gotten stuck calling me little girl..makes me laugh everytime she does it. Still a mental thing LOL!!!

Rose, I so can relate to your post about people looking at you now verses then. We hide from self confidence for so long that it is going to take time to adjust to those compliments. Your weight loss has been incredible, you have done awesome the next 8 lbs will come with time. What a great year! Keep it up !!!! Just for you!

Thanks Jenni!! I don't think I realized how anti social I had become because of the weight and for sooo many years. That isn't something we can change overnight, and I think as long as we just take it a day at a time we will make it just fine!!!!

Rose, congratulations on your one year anniversary! 214lbs is just a phenomonal amount of weight loss and in only one year. You are using your tool to the max. All the best for your continued success.You can do it! Sher

Thank you Sher!! When I sit and think about it, it can be overwhelming! I never thought I would lose the weight, I just knew I was going to be super morbidly obese forever. This surgery surely changed my life!

Rose, congrats on you surgiversary date! Your have done so excellently! WOW I think you will get to your Dr. goal for you! Isn't it wonderful how we feel this year compared to presurgery last year. I was depressed and all but given up on enjoying my life. Now---well you know the feeling! Julia