1st Year Anniversary is Here!
Good morning fellow Junebugs! I finally got my pic back on the website. I had so much difficulty in getting it loaded.
I can't believe today has been one year since my WLS 
. It's been an experience I'll never forget. Today has been a day of reflection for me. Looking back at where I came from and where I'm at today, both physically and psychologically.
I've been able to do so many things that I haven't been able to do for some time. Enjoying traveling on an airplane- no problem with seatbelts or getting the tray table down. Walking in the airplane without having to walk sideways or not drinking much to avoid getting to the bathroom on the plane. Taking a risk by going on a hot air balloon ride, something I would never have done before. Walking in general. No more getting out of breath and now I'm able to walk for long distances and time as well. Moving the car seat as close as I can and bringing the steering wheel down as much as possible.
Blending in with the crowd, not being ridiculed by kids or adults. Not being stared at like I'm a big fat monster. Strangers, both men and women acknowledging me by staying hello and smiling. Being able to sit in a booth and not worrying about the size of a chair, whether or not it would hold me.
Being able to wear regular size pantyhose and for the first time in my life, a two-piece swimsuit! Being able to wear shoes that have heels again! Losing a size in my feet, from a size 11 WW to size 10W. Reduced swelling in my feet and ankles. Shopping for clothes and fitting into size 14 from a size 5x. Wearing a two-piece swimsuit!
Exercising has become a part of my daily life. I truly believe that food choices and exercising goes hand in hand for the best weight loss and maintenance of weight loss.
Getting into the range of 100 pounds, not 200, 300 or 400 and almost 500 pounds! Seeing goal weight in sight and thinking about maintaining my weight. OMG, never thought I would be so close!
Last week I attended the Milwaukee OH Regional Conference and had the time of my life. Danced the night away with some new friends!
Today, I am down 188 pounds and seeing my surgeon this afternoon, maybe I'll hit 190. In total, I've lost 288 pounds and that's something to be proud of. I don't know how I was able to walk and live at that weight. I will never allow myself to weigh that again. No way, no how!! I've come so far and invested so much and I love my new lifestyle. 
Yes, indeed today is a happy day for me!
I love being able to come here for inspiration and advice. I am proud of my fellow Junebugs. We have done so well in the past year! Love you all!!!
Hugs,
Lucy 
I can't believe today has been one year since my WLS . It's been an experience I'll never forget. Today has been a day of reflection for me. Looking back at where I came from and where I'm at today, both physically and psychologically.
I've been able to do so many things that I haven't been able to do for some time. Enjoying traveling on an airplane- no problem with seatbelts or getting the tray table down. Walking in the airplane without having to walk sideways or not drinking much to avoid getting to the bathroom on the plane. Taking a risk by going on a hot air balloon ride, something I would never have done before. Walking in general. No more getting out of breath and now I'm able to walk for long distances and time as well. Moving the car seat as close as I can and bringing the steering wheel down as much as possible.
Blending in with the crowd, not being ridiculed by kids or adults. Not being stared at like I'm a big fat monster. Strangers, both men and women acknowledging me by staying hello and smiling. Being able to sit in a booth and not worrying about the size of a chair, whether or not it would hold me.
Being able to wear regular size pantyhose and for the first time in my life, a two-piece swimsuit! Being able to wear shoes that have heels again! Losing a size in my feet, from a size 11 WW to size 10W. Reduced swelling in my feet and ankles. Shopping for clothes and fitting into size 14 from a size 5x. Wearing a two-piece swimsuit!
Exercising has become a part of my daily life. I truly believe that food choices and exercising goes hand in hand for the best weight loss and maintenance of weight loss.
Getting into the range of 100 pounds, not 200, 300 or 400 and almost 500 pounds! Seeing goal weight in sight and thinking about maintaining my weight. OMG, never thought I would be so close!
Last week I attended the Milwaukee OH Regional Conference and had the time of my life. Danced the night away with some new friends!
Today, I am down 188 pounds and seeing my surgeon this afternoon, maybe I'll hit 190. In total, I've lost 288 pounds and that's something to be proud of. I don't know how I was able to walk and live at that weight. I will never allow myself to weigh that again. No way, no how!! I've come so far and invested so much and I love my new lifestyle.
Yes, indeed today is a happy day for me!
I love being able to come here for inspiration and advice. I am proud of my fellow Junebugs. We have done so well in the past year! Love you all!!!
Hugs,
Lucy 
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