Happy Surgerversary To Me!!!!!
WOW, one year. Can you all believe that?? It went by quickly. My life is so completely different now then it was before. My personality is so much happier and more peaceful. I have more confidence now.
I can't believe that I got to goal. I never dreamed of getting to goal at all really. I thought I would be thrilled to just get to a 12 or 10. Now here I am with a size 4 and a tt done - It's amazing!!!
It's been a hard road - YES YES YES!!! I got through this with the love, support, and prayers of so many people. I'm looking forward to the day that this all balances out and eatting isn't such an "issue". They tell me that eventually it happens, but right now, I'm still working at eatting enough of the right things.
Here's my answers to Kathys list of questions.
Thanks everyone for being such a great support system!!!!
Laurie
1. Surgery date/type of surgery: May 19, 2005 open RNY
2. Highest weight/date: 266 December 2004ish
3. Starting weight/BMI:262/ dont' remember bmi 42.5 I think
4. Starting clothing size/shoe size: 24W(almost 26W)/ 9.5WW(that I had to special order and pay ALOT for)
5. Current weight/BMI: 130/20.9
6. Current clothing size/shoe size: size 4/ 8.5 M (and I can buy them anywhere I want)
7. Pounds/inches lost: 136/ over 115 inches GONE GONE GONE
8. Goal weight/BMI:130
9. Pounds to goal weight:ZERO 
10. Medical issues that have resolved because of the surgery: no more sleep apnea, no more severe feet pain, no more knee pain, no more problems walking, no more oily acne skin
11. First wow moment after surgery:geee can't remember
12. Best overall wow moment after surgery: way too many to pick just one.
13. Most recent wow moment after surgery: having my jeans get too big after tt.
14. Things that you can do now that you couldn't a year ago: run, walk, exercise, have a life
15. Things that you never thought you'd be doing that you are doing now: training to run in the Crim.
16. Things that you want to do in the future now that you are able: I'm not sure.
17. What did you wish that you knew before surgery that you know now? that this surgery could work too well for me. That everyone malabsorbs, but some of us REALLY MALabsorb!!!!!
18. What has surprised you the most since your surgery? how much my husband loves the new me.
19. Do you have any regrets since your surgery? almost dying from complications
20. Any things that you wish you would have done differently during your post-op journey? drank more water, dehydration SUCKS!!
21. Besides the change in size, what other changes have you seen in yourself? Are the changes for the good or bad? I'm more confident around other people. I don't take crap from no one now!!
22. What has been the easiest thing since surgery? losing weight (it just happened)
23. What has been the hardest thing since surgery? getting in enough calories, protein, and vitamins
24. What remains a struggle for you? getting in enough calories, protein, and vitamins
25. Do you drink with meals? yes, sometimes
26. Do you drink carbonated beverages? nope, not at all!! Don't miss them either.
27. Do you drink alcohol? no, but I didn't before surgery either.
28. Do you intake protein supplements? If so, how much per day. 2 - 3 protein drinks a day for 60 - 90 grams
29. How has the surgery effected your relationship with spouse or significant other? it's gotten MUCH better. I've seen a deeper love and commitment.
30. How has the surgery effected your relationship with your family? My kids are so thrilled with it. They're very proud of me!!!
31. How has the surgery effected your relationship with your friends? Some have improved, some have gone away.... their loss!!
32. How has the surgery effected your relationship with your coworkers? I'm self employed, Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay.
33. If you could pass along advice "been there, done that" to pre-ops, what advice would it be? Take your health into your own hands. If you think something is wrong keep pressing it until the Doctors take you serious!!
34. What is your favorite forum on OH? (Hint, hint) 
of course it's this one.
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? My friend Aimee. She had wls six years ago and I've watched her go through it all. She's shared all of the joys and struggles of it with me.
10. Medical issues that have resolved because of the surgery: no more sleep apnea, no more severe feet pain, no more knee pain, no more problems walking, no more oily acne skin
11. First wow moment after surgery:geee can't remember
12. Best overall wow moment after surgery: way too many to pick just one.
13. Most recent wow moment after surgery: having my jeans get too big after tt.
14. Things that you can do now that you couldn't a year ago: run, walk, exercise, have a life
15. Things that you never thought you'd be doing that you are doing now: training to run in the Crim.
16. Things that you want to do in the future now that you are able: I'm not sure.
17. What did you wish that you knew before surgery that you know now? that this surgery could work too well for me. That everyone malabsorbs, but some of us REALLY MALabsorb!!!!!
18. What has surprised you the most since your surgery? how much my husband loves the new me.
19. Do you have any regrets since your surgery? almost dying from complications
20. Any things that you wish you would have done differently during your post-op journey? drank more water, dehydration SUCKS!!
21. Besides the change in size, what other changes have you seen in yourself? Are the changes for the good or bad? I'm more confident around other people. I don't take crap from no one now!!
22. What has been the easiest thing since surgery? losing weight (it just happened)
23. What has been the hardest thing since surgery? getting in enough calories, protein, and vitamins
24. What remains a struggle for you? getting in enough calories, protein, and vitamins
25. Do you drink with meals? yes, sometimes
26. Do you drink carbonated beverages? nope, not at all!! Don't miss them either.
27. Do you drink alcohol? no, but I didn't before surgery either.
28. Do you intake protein supplements? If so, how much per day. 2 - 3 protein drinks a day for 60 - 90 grams
29. How has the surgery effected your relationship with spouse or significant other? it's gotten MUCH better. I've seen a deeper love and commitment.
30. How has the surgery effected your relationship with your family? My kids are so thrilled with it. They're very proud of me!!!
31. How has the surgery effected your relationship with your friends? Some have improved, some have gone away.... their loss!!
32. How has the surgery effected your relationship with your coworkers? I'm self employed, Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay.
33. If you could pass along advice "been there, done that" to pre-ops, what advice would it be? Take your health into your own hands. If you think something is wrong keep pressing it until the Doctors take you serious!!
34. What is your favorite forum on OH? (Hint, hint) of course it's this one.
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? My friend Aimee. She had wls six years ago and I've watched her go through it all. She's shared all of the joys and struggles of it with me. 
Rejoicing 2B free
on 5/19/06 5:18 am - southern states
on 5/19/06 5:18 am - southern states
Happy 1st surgiversary Laurie, So glad you have done so well. Grateful that even through all the 'bumps in the road' you are not only still with us but healthy and at your goal. Enjoy the renewed admiration and pride your family takes in you. Seeing the delight in their eyes warms the heart, I'm sure. congrats. Mary
I celebrated my surgerversary yesterday! Isnt it such an awesome treat! I took myself shopping for some new summer clothes... I almost had breakdown at how far ive come and the whole emotion of feeling so lost a year ago, and now feeling like life is holding a bright future!
i WISH YOU ALL THE BEST AS WELL!!!
Time has flown by huh!
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