What a difference 1 year makes....

Tomorrow is 1 year since I had Lap RNY. Happy surgiversary to all my "August" buddies. I can't believe the changes I've experienced in just this past year. I've lost 130 pounds. I'm a size 4. I'm no longer obese. I have a normal BMI. My thighs dont rub against each other anymore when I walk. I can exercise and I actually like doing it. I don't get tired from doing small things like I use to. I feel like I'm wonder woman. lol My feet have shrunk. I can walk upstairs and not lose my breath. I love that I can buy clothes anywhere I want. I feel "full" and love that feeling. I'm wearing a bathing suit this summer and I feel "comfortable" in it for the 1st time in 18 years. I love the daily "wow" moments, when I figure out something else I can now do that i couldn't do before. And last but not least, I feel "pretty". What are some of the changes in the rest of you "August" buddies that you've noticed? ~dori~

Kenny can wrap his arms all the way around me.. I actually physically feel full Food no longer controls me I am learnig tolove exercise, I do it but don't love it yet I wear a 12/14 vs a 32/34 whoohoo I am not obese, better yet I am no longer super morbidly obese! I'm getting to knwo the person inside that was hidden

Dori, I was able to prepare Christmas dinner and able to stand up during the process with not much problem. I have arthritis in both knees and since loosing 105 lbs since 8/2006, this has really helped. It was nice to be able to do my Christmas shopping and being able to last more than 30 mins at the Mall. I love looking like a normal person now. I am a size 8 now from a 2x. Love my new size 8 Levi Jeans and was able to wear high heeled boots to go along with them. I am only 4'11 so had to have the higher boots as the jeans were so long. I am glad I am able to eat like my 32 yr old dtr, who has never had a weight problem. Now I can see why, she just eats small amounts at a time like I do now. I feel sassy and sexy Lavon