One year ago today...

I became a new person....My surgery wasn't until 2pm, so, I was out of it from then on. I hated my recovery and hospital time, but, I can't complain now, a year later... I can't believe it's been a whole year already. From a 30/32W, 330 + lbs (my scale only went up to 330 and I'll never know if and how much more I really weighed) Now, I'm hovering at 203 and am wearing a tight 14 and a L in tops. I just bought a new wool winter coat the other day from a really fine manufacturer of wool and I tried on the XL and the woman said, "honey, that's way too big, get the LARGE!" Wooo HOOO!!!! A large! This is a huge accomplishment for me. I've never been a small or medium person, anyways, so, that doesn't bother me to be a Large. It'a a beautiful black wool coat with a plaid flannel lining and turned up sleeves and hood. I feel so differently now and I love it. Back to the feeling I used to have in my 20's. My 43rd birthday is on Monday, so, this is a great anniversary and birthday for me. I'm glad that today I'm not all drugged out and sick from the meds and hurting...It's over and the weight is gone and I feel fine! Thank, GOD! Paula

Happy Surgiversary to youuuuuuuu and Birthday toooooo. I remember when I had surgery, a size 14 was only a dream. I now wear a 12 pants and a M top. I think we've done great, I think our new goal should be "Never weigh more than we do today"! Micha

Happy anniversary to you, Happy anniversary to you, Happy anniversary dear Paula....Happy anniversary toooooo yooooouuuuuu....! What a difference a whole year makes. You have done fantastic and I really appreciate all your posts and encouragement. You'll get there and break that 200# mark soon, I know it! I want to so bad, it's not funny but know it'll take a while longer. Enjoy your special day, my friend. ~Hugs, Kelly

Paula, Congrats on a fantastically successful year!! I remember seeing your pic early on last year( I am retarded about getting my pic up) and now... Look at the difference. If I saw you without your name, I would not have known it was you!! You have done a great job and I hope you celebrate. Imagine a size large coat!! IN ONE YEAR!! This month has been such a thrill to hear all that we have accomplished: IN ONE YEAR!! Good for you Girl, best wishes and hugs, jacqueline

Happy birthday, and happy re-birthday -- you have done so well Paula. I'm really proud of you, and one of the things I'm most grateful for with this surgery -- other than the obvious of course of losing the weight -- is being able to meet wonderful people like yourself!! You look fantastic - and I totally love your sprit Paula. I can always count on you for good sound advice!! Thank you for that. Continued success to you -- you've got a whole great life ahead of you!! love donna

That's TERRIFIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!