One Year Ago Today

Today I am celebrating my one year anniversary of WLS. I wanted to take the day off work to celebrate but I was told I had an off-campus mandatory all day meeting that I was required to attend. So... I guess my celebration will be this week-end... LOL I wanted to thank everyone for all their advice and help. I've not lost as much weight as I thought I would but believe me, I am not complaining... 82 lbs gone and I feel soooo much better and I repeat... I am NOT complaining. No more meds for diabetes & high blood pressure and I no longer shake the house from snoring. My husband is ever so thankful for that! LOL I still want to lose at least 30 more lbs and would LOVE to lose 40 more. I know those will go slow but I am going to keep plugging away. Thank you again to everyone here and I also want to thank Dr. F. Obeid and Hurley Medical Center for giving me a second chance at life. I will always be grateful. Love to all, Pam

Hi Pam, Congratulations on the weight that you have lost. 82 pounds is great for one year. Just think where you would be right now if you didn't have the surgery. My anniversary date is Oct. 20. I will see my surgeon on that date for my one year check up. I am a slow loser like you. I am right at 90 pounds lost and have had to fight BIG TIME for the last 15 pounds that I have lost.I know how frustrating it can be.I am only 5ft. tall and need to lose at least another 30 pounds. That would put me at 130. I don't know if I will ever make but I am trying. I realize that I have at times been my own worst enemy and sabotaged my results. Having said that, I know we can reach our goals we just have to make ourselves use our tool the way that it was meant to be used. Good luck on your continued journey and I hope that this second year will see us fulfilling all of our goals and dreams.

Thank you, Sheila.....You're right... last year at this time, I would have loved losing 82 lbs. I know one of my problems is lack of exercise. I have a sit-down job and it doesn't help one bit. You are doing just great! Don't give up... that would be our biggest mistake. Thank you for your encouragement... you're a sweetheart! Keep posting here... it's such a good method of support!! Love, Pam

GO PAM GO PAM GO PAM Just look at you now! Isn't life grand? You worked hard to get to where you are, now! You should be feeling pretty proud of your accomplishments! I'm so happy for all of us, I could just cry! (I think I will!) I hope that all of your dreams and goals come true, in year # 2!!! Love ya, Pam! Your WL Sis, Jane

Thank you, sweetie! You are so good to all of us here. Yes, life IS grand! And I am proud of losing 82 lbs. I am also proud of everyone here. Thank you for your support... you have done great too!! Thanks again. Love you too, Pam

Happy Belated Anniversary!!! You have done a remarkable job over the past year.....it just gets better and better, doesn't it!! I am also a slow loser but, I think because of the slow weight loss, I don't have any hanging skin. As for the celebration, for me, everyday is a celebration since my surgery! Keep up the good work...you have lots to be proud of! Deb

Hi Deb. Yes... it does keep getting better and better! I wish I didn't have any hanging skin as a result of slow weight loss but I do. And you're right... we should celebrate every day!! I feel so much better now... I am SO thankful for that! You've done great too! Pam

Happy Re-birthday Pam! You've done a great job!! Be proud! Kathy

Thank you, Kathy... I am proud... and I feel so much better. That is what I love the most. You've also done great!! kEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! lOVE, pAM

Hi Pam, Happy Anniversary! You are so beautiful and it's wonderful that you have done sooo well this year. You WILL get the rest of the weight off that you want. Just remember to take it one day at a time and do something special for yourself every day - you deserve it! Judy