One Year Down, A Lifetime To Go!!!

Hi Everyone: This is a special post for me. One year ago on a Friday like today (the actual date is the 19th but who's counting) I had my surgery and was just waking up in the Recovery Room. The past 52 weeks has been nothing short of amazing as my weight loss journey has led me to a happier, healthier life. Although I feel that I'm just approaching the first station in the marathon that is my weight loss journey (remember it is not a sprint, it is indeed a marathon) I am overjoyed at my progress. I began my journey at 373 pounds and I'm now maintianing at 190. I began with a 54 waist and I'm now a 34. I was taking medicines for high blood pressure and back pain, I snored so loud that my wife cound not sleep in the same room and I had no stanma what so ever. Now I'm on no perscription medications and my wife enjoys snuggling in bed because there's no snoring. There is a lot to be thankful for and I could write forever. I do want to thank my wife for being there for me as I was learning how to eat and exercise again, my wonderful surgeon, Dr. Jordan Garrison for his talented hands and for his guidance, and of course all of you for your encouragement and support. Without you to draw strength from my success thus far would not have been possible. I look forward to the continuation of my journey with enthusasium and purpose. One year down and a lifetime to go. Till next time Jesse 373/190/-183

Jesse, Haven't been on the board much in the past week, so this was muct first opportunity to read your post. Your posts are always so positive and give hope to to so many others that they can achieve the same success. I love you statement "one year down and a lifetime to go"! It says it all. This past year has been a hell of a ride -learning new eating habits, watching our bodies shrink before our eyes (some of us smaller than we ever were!), getting off medications, sleeping through the night and enabling our loved ones to finally get a restful night's sleep. And who can complain about "snuggling" and whatever else might be happening - it's all good. Congratulations on your success and here's to the rest of your life. Patti

Congratulations Jesse! You are the WLS Poster Child in MY book! Thank you for all your words of encouragement and wisdom! Mary Beth