1 year ago!!!

So hard to believe that a year has gone by already. I have lost 89 lbs, so that is a great thing. Had wanted it to be 100, but oh well. (I'm a light-weight) Just have a few to go. My experience has been fairly easy I am lucky to say. No complications or problems. This was the best thing I ever did for myself. Sue

congrats sue! i'm a lightweight too and have lost 85 pounds. i was hoping to lose 100 to just so i could say it, but that would be too much for me! still losing now, but very slowly. keep up the good work! Lisa B 226/141/???

Congrats Sue--- You and I both had surgery one year ago today. It is kind of a funny feeling isn't it? I have lost 98 pounds in one year. I started at 237.5 and today was 139.5 = 98 pound loss. My life is changed to say the least. The self confidence and renewed zest for life is my main thing I am loving. Size 6-8 isn't hurting my feelings either. I unlike many people really hurt lots post surgery from my open RNY. It was absolutely no complications whatsoever but my body simply has an unbelievably low tolerance for pain. That was the only thing I was not prepared for because so many people kept talking about feeling wonderful and maybe a slight discomfort and I would read the boards and say--- They are either not telling the truth or I am just a really big baby. I made it through everything and now am 1 year post surgery. My husband of 42 years has become my chief advocate and renewed our love and deepened our friendship and he also seems to feel he fell asleep and a year ended up with a new wife in his bed. ( Now keep in mind he does not see all the wrinkles and hanging skin when the lights are out!) This is a very severe and dramatic surgery not for everyone but indeed it has changed my life for the better. I am so glad I am now a new person on the outside and a refreshed and happier person on the inside.

Hi Sue, Congrats on loosing 89 pounds. That is something to say to people. They are amazed whenever I say that I've lost 98 pounds. I get upset that I'm not at 100 yet, but then I think about where I was a year ago and think, "Wow! I'm doing fantastic." Usually I quit my diet or whatever program I'm trying by the 4 or 5 month and have gained it all back and more by now. If I were back to my old habits of life, I would probably weigh in at 420 or 450 by now...thank God for this tool. Instead I can say I have lost _____ pounds and be proud of myself. If all us lightweights thought about that instead of getting down about where we think we should be, I believe I could (almost) throw away my scale. Well, sorry for the side-bar. Congrats to you and keep up the good work on your journey!! Lori 293/193.5/135