Hi It's been exactly 1 year since I had my surgery. Right about now, I year ago, I was being wheeled into surgery @ approx. 247 lbs. I have lost 104 pounds and went from a 22-24 to a size 8 petite mostly, some 10 petite, depends. I have 13 pounds left to lose to get to my doctor's goal, of 130 lbs. I am short, only 5'2, so that is at the high range of normal on the BMI scale. A year ago I could barely walk a block without huffing and puffing, grabbing for my inhaler. I was constantly going to the ER for asthma attacks, and now, I walk (briskly) 2 miles 4-5 days a week. I haven't had an asthma attach since my surgery, and my blood pressure is normal now too!!! My main goal has been accomplished, for the most part, I am healthy. I still have asthma, but it's more allergetic asthma, than from being MO. I think that my doctor's goal of 130 lbs is reasonable, and I would like to get there, eventually. I have been struggling alot to lose these last 13 pounds. I seem to be stuck, although I can't blame anyone but myself. these past few weeks I have been eating foods I shouldn't, and binging in the evenings. Today is my 1 year anniversary, and my goal is to watch what I eat, and how much I eat!! I am really going to do this!!! My present to myself is my trip to California next week! I can't wait! I will be on vacation for 10 whole days!!! Tomorrow I am going shopping, and will buy my first bathing suit since my surgery, actually 2nd, but my suit from last year is way too big on me. I don't like the way I look, but I have to deal with it until I have plastics done. In June, I go for my consultation for my LBL with tummy tuck and hernia repair, brachioplasty (which I had lipo done on my upper arms already), and hopefully a boob lift. By next year, I will be at goal, and will have no more extra saggy ugly skin on my body. This has definately been a very hard thing to do WLS, but it was definately worth it. I struggle every day with my eating and most likely will for the rest of my life. I have a food addiction, it will never go away. I am seeing therapy for it, and have to learn how to eat healthy for the rest of my life. this surgery didn't change my brain, only my stomach. I have to remember that and constantly say it to myself. Well, I have rambled on and on. Just wanted to update you on my status and my past year. I hope this next year is as easy without any complications and that everyone else's journey is as good as mine!! Tricia 247/143/130

One year yesterday checked in at 135.5 lbs from 278lbs no words can describe how i feel at this moment,it was and still is a tough road,but no tougher than trying to live in an obese body every day and all that goes along with that struggle. I thank God for my second chance and will use it wisely.Good luck to everyone having or has had this surgery,IT WORKS IF YOU WORK IT MAGGIE. Happy ReBirth day to everyone.

B - Protein Drink, Coffee L - Salad with chicken, FF dressing, SF applesauce S - String Cheese D - Proten Drink

Hi am there with you my year is on 5/12 and time did go by fast am giong to go out and buy me a outfit because am down to a size 12, so congrat to all of you and keep up the hard work

Lynda We have so mu*****ommon, surgery date, losing 80 pounds, getting off several medications, thinking we should have lost more and wanting to lose 30 more. I wish you only the best on the next year of your journey. You are doing great. Love and Prayers Patsy