My 1 yr Surgery -anniversary 05-10-06

I normally don't post on this site, but would like to join in with everyone, here. I think I should start . to help me get back on track. I am not were I want to be at all. still got about 50 lbs to go. need lots more help....and encouragement and support... Thanks for letting me join in... Delia Today is Wednesday, May 11th 2006, 1 year, 1 day post-op, -100. I gained 3 lb some where.... I had my 1 year check up, and the test results came back Normal, except for one thing, my iron level is low.... so Dr recommended to take Slowfe ( over the counter), so I went and got that and took it already today. for the most below pretty much says what I have to say for today. I saw this on the OH May2005 board. thought it would be cute to do, since I like to do these stuff.. 1. Surgery date/type of surgery: May 10, 2005 Open RNY 2. Highest weight/date: 284 march/April, 2005 3. Starting weight/BMI: 47.2 4. Starting clothing size/shoe size: 24/26/9.5W 5. Current weight/BMI:184,/30.6 6. Current clothing size/shoe size: 14/16/9 7. Pounds/inches lost:100/ about 30 or so, not sure on inches, guessing have not measured yet. 8. Goal weight/BMI: 135/ 22.4 9. Pounds to goal weight: 49 10. Medical issues that have resolved because of the surgery:high Blood pressure 11. First wow moment after surgery: was able to get out of bed okay, and only took a few pain pills 12. Best overall wow moment after surgery: I went skydiving 13. Most recent wow moment after surgery: I skydive (a dream come true) 14. Things that you can do now that you couldn't a year ago: run with out my feet hurting, or getting up in the morning w/o my feet hurting. 15. Things that you never thought you'd be doing that you are doing now: I am walking more, during lunch time etc, finding,sometimes extra ways to walk. I do not mind walking anymore. 16. Things that you want to do in the future now that you are able: go hiking, explore the world more. 17. What did you wish that you knew before surgery that you know now? oh how I miss, eating a meal, like pastas, or bread, don't get me wrong, I do eat it sometimes , but I love bread and pasta.... 18. What has surprised you the most since your surgery? I thought it would be easier to lose the weight. 19. Do you have any regrets since your surgery? Nope I think, I'd do it again in a heartbeat 20. Any things that you wish you would have done differently during your post-op journey? Not pushed the envelope on what I can and can't eat. I found out I don't dump on everything so still eat the bad things sometimes. 21. Besides the change in size, what other changes have you seen in yourself? Are the changes for the good or bad? I go back and forth How I see my self, some days, I see my self thinner, and others I still see my self heavier... 22. What has been the easiest thing since surgery? not sure ???? 23. What has been the hardest thing since surgery? Still Emotionally Eating, taking my vitamins, and protein etc... 24. What remains a struggle for you? Emotional Eating, taking my vitamins, and protein etc... 25. Do you drink with meals? yes, eat ice, and sip water 26. Do you drink carbonated beverages? I think I have only had about 4 or less since surgery, 27. Do you drink alcohol? No 28. Do you intake protein supplements? I am trying to now, not so good before 29. How has the surgery effected your relationship with spouse or significant other? N/A 30. How has the surgery effected your relationship with your family? They are very supportive 31. How has the surgery effected your relationship with your friends? Not really changed that much, 32. How has the surgery effected your relationship with your coworkers? fine, for the most they are supportive 33. If you could pass along advice "been there, done that" to pre-ops, what advice would it be? Stick to the plan your doctor gives you. 34. What is your favorite forum on OH? (Hint, hint) Maysters of course, Texas OH 35. Who has inspired you in your journey the most? Is it someone who know who has had the surgery? Is it someone's profile that you track? Is it someone from your local support group? yes to all of the above, my sisters, and family, friends and my support group they are really the best.

Welcome Delia! Thanks for posting. This is a great time for all of us Maysters to take a real accounting of where we are at one year out and to really use the support that is here. To me, this is so much more about the brain and our emotional relationship with food then anything else. WLS is a tool, not a cure. Hugs, Lori 384/242/168

Good to meet you Delia! We're glad you joined in. Lots of support on this board! Congratulations on your surgiversary. I have a ways to go myself, but we can do it! Angie

What a great post Delia, Congrats on losing the 100 lbs. Ya know, all of us are struggling with some emotional eating these days, it seems. Lori posted a wonderful list on the 12th so if ya haven't read it yet I hope you will. It had such wise, deep thoughts that can be such clues for us to ponder and assist us in pressing on and losing to goal and keeping there for life. So glad you popped in to visit, come back often. Mary

Thank you all for your encourgements....

Welcome, Delia! Glad to have you with us. This is a fabulous board. It is great to be with people at the same place that you are at. Many of us have been together for the duration but many find us along the journey and we are very happy to have everyone join in! Congrats on your surgiversary! You've done great! Skydiving? Wowzers! Not for me! Best wishes, Kathy