One year ago

I know we all have posted on our anniversary so here I am today, one year later. What a year it has been. I just had a birthday on Wednesday and it was no way as exciting as today is. Just another year gone by age wise but a new life this past year. So for statistics for the year: Weight : 339#-163# That is 176 pounds gone Inches- I have lost 85 1/2 inches off of my body BMI- 62 down to 30 The numbers and statistics are amazing to me but they can not compare to the difference this surgery has made in my life. I knew that there would be physical changes(hopefully) but did not realize how much of a mental change there would be. I thought I was happy before, that I was not a real prisoner of my weight, but now I know how wrong that was. I am so free now and this is such a wonderful life. I could go on forever with all the changes this surgery has made in my life, but we all know those lists as we have all been there. But one of the greatest things this surgery has given me is the opportunity to meet all of you. What a wonderful support group you all are and thank you all so much for helping me through this past year. As a team we can do anything....Thanks to all and lots of love..........Gay

I hadn't realized we share the same birthday and rebirthday. Happy Birthdays to both of us!!

Happy Surgi-versary to you!!! Congratulations on a job well done and I wish nothing but great things and success for the coming years! Dawn

Happy surgery anniversary Gay!!!!!! I know EXACTLY how you are feeling!!!!! Hugs, Holly

Happy Surgiversery to you!!!! It really is a "re birthday" isnt it for us all!! You have done amazing this past year and I so look forward to hearing about the next year. CONGRATS on being a success!! *huggles* Felicia =0)

Happy Re-Birthday Gay! I love how you mentioned about being a prisoner in your own body. I can really relate to that statement. You have come so far....Weigh to Go! Tara

Hey Gay!!! Happy Surgiversary to you!!!! What a wonderful year it's been. Glad we got to share it!! Hope the coming year is as wonderful for you! Hugs, Susan

Happy surgiversary! What an accomplishment! I loved reading how WLS surgery has changed your life (as it has changed all of ours)! I am so happy for you. Carol

Congrats on a wonderful year, Gay! Lisa

Happy Surgiversary. I'm so happy for you for all the changes you have made inside and out. I'm glad that this surgery has be so life altering and has released you from the weight prison. I am glad to have gotten to know you over the past year and to have been able to be here for each other. Thank you and Congrats!!! Hugs, Tabby