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Topic: What a difference a year makes
I cannot believe it has been a year. I have lost over 100 lbs and am wearing a size 12-14!! I could not be happier. It is amazing how the quality of my life has changed. I have about 20 more lbs to go to be at my goal but I am in no rush. I am so happy where I am and for the first time in my life I am comfortable in my own skin. It is really an amazing feeling. I am no longer afraid to sit in chairs (for fear i might break them) or am I afraid of shopping of clothes and all those things. I would definately have surgery again if I had to.
My personal life could not be better as well. I am in love!!! For the first time in my life I am fully in love and he feels the same! It is so wonderful I cannot describe. For all of you out there contemplating or awaiting your surgery, I wish you the very best of luck. It is a life changing surgery. I do not get sick that often anymore but it does happen and it sucks when it does. 
I threw out my scale months ago and decided to weigh myself once a month. It is a freedom for me not to deal with the scale. I have obsessed over the scale my entire life and now I dont even think about it!!
Thank you to everyone out there who took the time to write about their journey and share with people. It was such a lifesaver for while I was awaiting my surgery date. Peace and love to all!! xoxoxox, Belinda
I threw out my scale months ago and decided to weigh myself once a month. It is a freedom for me not to deal with the scale. I have obsessed over the scale my entire life and now I dont even think about it!!
Thank you to everyone out there who took the time to write about their journey and share with people. It was such a lifesaver for while I was awaiting my surgery date. Peace and love to all!! xoxoxox, Belinda 
Topic: 1-year "re-birthday"
Saturday, August 9th, was 1-year since my WLS. I weigh 210, down from 340. I still have more weight to lose, but I feel like a new person. I am so happy that I made the decision to have the surgery.
Topic: RE: Suggestions and a plea for any info on jumpstarting weight loss!
I am at a stand still too I know why in my case too much sugar, not enough water, not enough exercise. I have a similar problem but one of the reasons I have a problem with size 18 is my tummy - Eventually we all need a tummy tuck because you can never get rid of the tummy by ourselves - So maybe it is just your tummy that is keeping you from wearing non plus clothes. Also you can get size 18-20 and 14-16 X from lane brant. The tummy keeps us sort of in X sizes especially if we get stuck - I am 5'6" and still weigh over 200 and my anniversary date is 8/12/03 but I am not done I just need to get my rear in gear and more will come off. This has been a great year - I feel like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon of fat - ok I am still a little heavy to fly but I can dance and sing again ( not well but with great gusto) You have done well and will continue to do so - I believe in us.
Topic: RE: OMY Gosh
I have been stuck for about the same length of time but I still have about 70 pounds to go - I know that I have not been eating right - I have not been drinking enough water or doing enough exercise so all I have to do is that and the loss will continue so will yours if that is what you want but if you are satisfied with yourself that is all that is needed. You take care of yourself
Topic: RE: 1 year of the rest of my life, on the other side
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
Topic: 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!
Topic: 1 year and a week.
Well i started this journey at 242.5 pounds and in just one short year I have made it to 136 pounds and a size 4 Life is so great now.
Topic: ---It's a week early but-...
---It's a week early but---HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME---I made it---1 year!!! On my Birthday, I will be celebrating in a very special way--I will be going to the state of TX to be with my daughter, who is making me a Grandma!! The baby is due on 8-16. I am so much happier and healthier now. There is nothing, I can't do. My energy level is still very high. I am living life and totally enjoying it. I have gone from a tight 32 to a size 8 and have lost a total of 159 lbs!! Sometimes I think it's a dream and I need a PINCH! I had my ups and downs, but I must say again that I consider myself very lucky. I can eat anything that I want--but there are alot of things that I just will not eat-pasta, rice, potatoes, ice cream or sugar for example. I really try and stay with protein-it really makes a difference, when you keep your protein level high. I still enjoy my real meals everyday. This year has truly been a life altering one for me. I wish everyone's journey to WLS, could be a quick and easy one. ~~~~Dream what you want to dream. ~~~~Go where you want to go. ~~~~Be what you want to be, ~~~~because you have only one life ~~~~and only one chance to do all
Topic: 1 YEAR
WELL ITS BEEN 1 YEAR FOR ME AND IAM REALLY FEELING GREAT IAM DOWN TO 170 FROM 262 AND DOWN TO 32 FROM 44 IN MY PANTS SIZES AND I WOULD DO IT AGAIN IF I HAD TO IAM NOW RIDING MY BIKE ANYWHERE FROM 5 TO 10 MILES A DAY AND IAM EATING JUST ABOUT ANYTHING
THIS IS WHERE I WANT TO STAY ON MY WEIGHT AND IT HAS BEEN RIGHT AROUND 170 TO 173 I HAVE NOT FELT THIS GOOD IN 25 YEARS
SOMETIMES I JUST CANT SIT STILL I HAVE TO BE DOING SOMETHING NOW THAT I CAN DO IT WITHOUT HAVING TO STOP TO GET SOME AIR OR SIT DOWN CUZ MY KNEE HURTS WELL THAT DOES NOT HAPPEN ANYMORE
WELL I HAVE TO HEAD TO WORK YOU ALL TAKE CARE AND BE GOOD
THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT DAN BROADAWAY
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