One Year

Hello, I'm a few days late...... I'm down 134 pounds. I feel great. It's so nice having people come up to me and tell me that I look good! I went to buy a new winter coat a few weeks ago and when I saw myself in the mirror at the store I actually liked what I saw. I finally am feeling like I look decent. I can chase my daughter around which is something I could never do before. I can walk around a grocery store without pain in my knees. My only regret is that I didn't have the surgery sooner! However, things are slowing down and I've been at a stand still for a while. I was wearing a size 34 pants and 4x shirts last year and now I can wear some 18's and a 1x shirt. I have a lot of extra skin, especially around my middle. Just a quick update on my hubbie too. He had his RNY on 10/18/06. He's doing really good. It's been just over a week and he's already down 15 pounds! He had no problems at all. He was 313 pounds on the day of surgery so he doesn't have too much too lose. I know he'll do great! Anyways, thanks to everyone for their support and good luck to everyone as we all continue on our journeys!!! Megen Open RNY on 10/25/05 389/255/180?

Megen...Congratulations! I know exactly how you feel. I too am at a stand still, but just think of all of your success and how much improved your life is!! You should be very proud! Shelly

Thanks so much Shelly! Stalls stink!!! You look great by the way!! Congrats to you too!

Happy surgiversary! Congratulations on your success, you should be very proud! How neat it is that your husband has you to help him through this! How neat that you have each other! Good luck as you continue your journey! Take care, Jeanne in Miami

Thanks so much Jeanne! I am proud of myself, but sometimes I feel like I could have exercised more or eaten better.......... I guess we all go through that. All I know is I never would have lost 134 pounds on my own! It's so funny now that my husband had the surgery. He tells me all the time he didn't realize how hard it was and how much I went through! I think it will help us grow closer! Good luck to you too! Megen

Megen, Congrats, you look great. I'm in the same predicament you are. I'm in between sizes 16-18, which I don't like. And, I too have loose skin around my middle. I can't seem to lose it. Thats the only thing that bugs me is having that extra skin. I'd be in smaller size clothes if I could get rid of it. Congrats to your husband as well. He will feel better once he is where he wants to be and he will do great. Good luck to you as well. Lisa J. in Mass