8-08-04 Well, today I ...

Di N.
on 8/8/04 12:44 pm - Richmond, va

8-08-04 Well, today I am one year out from my WLS.... I must say that this year has been a great one. Thanks to GOD. My life has changed so much. Before WLS I wasn't enjoying life, I didn't care how I looked or doing fun activities...life was a chore. I guess I had kind of given up. In the last year I have went from a 3X+ and a 24pts 2 a size 6-8. I have lost over 100lbs going from 244 and now 137. I have gained while on vacation a few times this summer but I have been able 2 lose it back off with out any problems...just going back 2 the basics. But I realize that I will need to always keep a close eye on the scales. Now, Life is GREAT. I love playing again, going on vacations, working out, having fun, getting dressed up and caring how I look. I LOVE 2 shop...for the first time in my life. My relationship with John has improved so much, I am sure part of it was how I felt about myself and not having energy to enjoy life. J I never want 2 live life like I did before...its now MY time. Am I selfi****hink not? Even though I now spend money on myself for clothing and buying extra types of food...I am a much better person for my family. I can go 2 the water parks, play and enjoy my step kids. My quantity of life is drastically changed for the better, not only for me but everyone that I touch in my life, from work to family, I think they all enjoy the "new me". In the next year I want to continue down the path that I have started. I am setting up for my next vacation and finding other activities to enjoy. John and I have been considering on having a child...Even though I am going on 38, I "Think" I can keep up with a child now. LOL. We will see..... DI~