1st year behind me

Hello all, I have not posted since surgery, not really sure why. I know I spent along time afraid of failing in this journey. I had my first surgiversary 5/10 and spent 10 days in Myrtle Beach with my hubby and my first every 2 piece swim suit!!!!! My tummy has a tan for the first time in 40 years. I have made the 100 pound club at my surgeons office with a presurgery weight of 276 to present weight of 140 and from a size 26/3x to a size 10/s/m. In reading posts form the reunion gang here I find I have many of the same feelings (duh) I too still see myself as a "big girl" I still amaze myself if I catch my reflection. I have now taken my first pictures since surgery and am posting them on my profile. People always ask to see pictures of my progression and can't believe I did not take one picture over the last year. I still carry the fear that I will gain the weight back, but am hopefull that this will keep me in check. It is helpful that I have a horrible dumping reaction to the smallest amount of sugar and avoid it religiously. I am planning to return frequently to visit with all of you and ahve loved reading your posts, I should have came back along time ago!!!!!!! Hope to talk to you soon TammyJo2

Congrats Tammy, What an accomplishment. I have my 1 year check up today and am really looking forward to it. I still could never wear a 2 piece. Julie

Tammy, Congratulations on a very successful year! This is quite a ride, isn't it? I think we all carry the fear of regaining the weight (or, in my case, not actually losing it all either). This is what we are here for, to continue to help each other and encourage each other. We have to do this the rest of our lives...you have a great start! Big Hugs, Lori 384/239/199