My 1 year post-op checkup ...

Helloooooo!!! I drove up to Portland for my 1 year post-op checkup today! * I've offially lost 142 pounds ... started at 307.25 and weighed in today at 165.25. * My BMI went from 49.6 down to 26.0 * My body fat percentage went from 45% down to 20% And they told me DON'T LOSE ANYMORE WEIGHT! They were a bit concerned that my body fat percentage dropped again and they don't really want it going lower than 20% because women tend to lose their menstrual cycles below that point. They were also telling me eat more, and quit obsessing over my calories, and don't obsess over exercising so much. I was told I was showing some tendencies toward anorexic behavior and if I lose anymore weight, they want to see me back there. I just had to chuckle because in my mind I still see the 300+ pound person and I can't quite fathom why they don't want me to lose anymore weight. Hmmmm? Anyway, I'm so excited about where this year has taken me! I signed up to run another 5K run on May 19th. And then I signed up for a 5K trail run on June 2nd. I cannot wait! I just wonder what this next year will bring for all of us!!! Deanna

P.S. I posted my current pics on my profile!

OMG Deanna!!!!!!!!! You look amazing. You don't seem to have ANY sag at all. I'm so jealous!!! Hee hee.

there u are.. been looking for you all day.. happy surgiversary. I am so happy for you.. what a great report from the doc.. I am so glad and you are such a success. Before long you will be out running in some big televise marthon and taking the flag at the end. You have done such a great job.. You are such an inspiring person.. I am so happy your journey has been such a success. you deserve it.. big old hug coming your way.

Well guess what my surgey sister ? .................. You are amazing !

WOW WOW WOW.. you look amazing is an understatement.. Damn girl you should be proud.. cant find a big enough word to describe the transformation you have had this year... WOW is all I can say..

Deanna you have done so well - I'm so proud of you, and I know you are proud of yourself too. So are you going to listen to them and quit obsessing????? You've got the exercise bug now - that will see you through. Yes, I wonder what the next year will bring - this one has certainly been life changing hasn't it. Congratulations on all your successes

Go skinny girl go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You look AMAZING!!!! You are truly an inspiration. I wish I had half the exercising ambition that you have!

how tall are you Dee? Did they mention that you should seek some professional counseling for the obsessive behavior because if they haven't they are remiss and should have! If you are still seeing the 300 pound woman then you need to get some help! I love you and i'm concerned. ANDI