Happy Surgiversary!! May 12 People

Happy surgiversary to: Wanda Shawna Chris Diana Debra Congratulations on your big milestone!! If I've missed someone's anniversary today, please post. We want to share in this big day. Eileen

Congrats to all 5-12-05 surgs..... Im one day away and tho I didnt meet goal... Im not disappointed... (okay.. maybe a little) But Im helathier, happier and its GREAT!!! Hope you treated yourself appropriately... I myself just bought a new earring and necklace set. Karen

Have a happy day each and every one of you, You too Karen! Why not share a bit of your stories??? Mary

Thanks Eileen! It's hard to believe it's been a year, but it's certainly been a year of wonderful changes in my life. 128 pounds gone and life is so good! Love to all my wonderful May friends, Wanda

Happy Surgiversary, Wanda! Congratulations on the job you've done! Kathy

Thank you everyone, and a big hug to my fellow May 12'ers. It has been a day of reflection for me all day, remembering each hour a year ago. There are things I miss the old Debra could do: eat all the ice cream I wanted AND go to McDonalds. But the new Debra can exercise for an hour, cross her legs, work an eight hour shift, and feel healthy. I wouldn't reverse the surgery, even if I could. Several people have said to me that I've lost an entire person. I laugh and say, yeah, the person who could eat whatever she wanted. The person that got left only eats protein and good veggies. Jokingly, why can't I be the 162 person who gets the junk food, instead of the 189 pound person who has to watch each and every bite? I've told my family many times that I haven't changed inside, I'm beginning to wonder if that is true. Keep up the good work Maysters, and Congratulations to those celebrating surgiversaries tomorrow. Debra M. 351/189/150

How SWEET of YOU!!!! Thanks! I'm right at 90 lbs lighter. Still hoping to get to the 100 lbs. point. Thank you for taking time to encourage me right now! You are very special!

Congratulations Shawna! Happy Surgiversary to you! Great to see you! You've done great! Be proud of that 90 lbs! Kathy

Congratulations, Debra! I think as much as the core of who we are is the same... much inside us changes. And I honestly believe it is for the better. I think we need to change some of what is inside us. We need to get rid of old demons, learn better coping skills other than food, learn to be active, and learn how to eat right. New habits take a long time to become your norm. I hope at a year out that they are our habits now. Happy Surgiversary! Kathy

Eileen: Thanks for the congrats! Chris