1 Year Ago...

Becky Sue
on 5/16/06 6:29 pm - Fort Wayne, IN

Good morning, everyone! I'm gonna bore ya for a minute this morning.... Today is my 1 year surgeversary... Wow... One year ago today, I was hopping in a car right now on my way to Indianapolis for my surgery... If I remember correctly, I was nervous, excited and... thirsty! I weighed 287 pounds and was miserable... When I came down the stairs from the bedroom, my joints hurt so badly I could barely make it down the stairs and I was out of breath by the time I hit the landing... In the past year, I've gone from a size 24/26 to a size sm/med or 8/10, depending on the clothes. I've chopped all my hair off. I've lost nearly 140 pounds and depending on the day, I'm anywhere from 1-2 pounds from my goal. I've ridden rollercoasters with my son, chased my kids around the yard and learned that shopping for clothes can be fun. I've remembered what it's like to be 'hit on' and I've pulled a failing marriage back from the brink of disaster. I've learned to like myself again. I've also learned about the power of support from people who many would consider virtual strangers. You all are so important to me. I've shared in your joys and fears and you've shared in mine. I look forward to sharing your successes and have worried about your trials and tribulations. I can't thank you all enough for being who you are and for the very tangible contribution you have all had in my success. I can honestly say without all of you, I wouldn't be where I am today. I admire so many of you and am honored to call you my friends. To all the Maysters, have a beautiful May 17th! Becky