1 year of the rest of my life, on the other side

It is hard to believe a year has gone by so fast, and I have been on the "other side" for a year now. I never thought I would lose the weight, much less be approved and have surgery. I look back at the last year...........and I regretted what I did, but only for the first two months. After that, I knew it was the best thing I ever did. The only wish that I ever had for myself was to lose weight. I dreamed of what it must be like to not be fat. With over 130 pounds gone, I am just now beginning to live that dream. I know WLS was a drastic measure, but it was the route I had to take. I did it for my health (diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis), but also for my family. I did lose my husband in the process (but that can be a good thing!), but only because I now have self-esteem. I recently took my children to Six Flags and rode every ride in the park! They were so excited. I know do things I never did before and have so much more confidence. But the best thing is............ I know I have prolonged my life and reversed the terrible health problems associated with obesity!

Congratulations My 1 year is the 12th - I am so proud of you and for you I know how difficult all this is- But with a year of loss under your belt how great- I can't believe how much I have gained with this loss - The real me is emerging again from my coffin of fat - I am amazed at how different the real me is - I don't readily accept the abuse of co-workers anymore and it has caused me some trouble because now instead of taking their **** I bite back and insist on being treated as an equal. Again congratulations I have not gone roller coater riding yet but I can go to any movie in town again what a treat. I wish I had not sold my sports car but I had to put it on like a girdle before my surgery now I could ride in style oh well I never thought I could wear normal people clothes again so why believe I could drive a skinny person car. Again congratulations and keep up the good wor****il you are you again

THREE CHEERS FOR YOU!!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You are living my life too and we are on the right track! I am doing everything I never thought I'd do and life is good. Best regards,Kalyn Paul