One year for me too!
One year ago today I got my revision surgery!!!!
It is so hard to believe that it has been one year already. Seems like time just flew by when I look back on it now. It took so many, many years to get the that point a year ago and I know now that the wait was totally worth it. It made me appreciate this precious second (and final) chance to improve my health. It also made me so determined not to fail again. That just isn't an option and knowing that and feeling the fear-factor of the possibility of it keeps me from going totally out of control.
While I haven't been able to come off all my medications I will say that my days now are not controlled by pain! It is so much easier and pleasant to move freely and at will. I'm usually in constant motion...sometimes annoyingly so. hahaha
The future looks so much brighter now too. I'm going to do as Dr. Rawlins advised and LIVE the rest of my time on earth instead of allowing poor health and unhappiness to rob me of the joy of living.
As MelissaF posted on the rny mb, I am also trying to 'pay it forward' and advise all who are blessed enough to have wls to do the same. We are all put here to love and serve one another...I can't think of many things more fulfilling than that. I've tried and will continue to try to be a good 'role model' to other wls patients and hopefuls in our local support group.
My future plans involve staying closely connected to our local support group because they are a lifeline in this struggle. Also, I'll never forget that this isn't a cure. This surgery was merely a tool to be used in this fight and it is my responsibility to treat it with respect and maintain it so that it will continue to function.
Besides a huge thank you to Dr. Rawlins and his staff, also I thank my family for being so wonderful and supportive during this whole past year. I just couldn't have asked for a better family and wish that everybody here on OH was so lucky.
Thank you to everybody here on OH who makes it such a great, supportive place. I've hung out on the RNY board, the WA State board, my surgery month board...several other places and always had a warm welcome and found any help I've needed. Hopefully along the way I've been able to help others too.
This whole day I've been floating around on a cloud with a stupid grin on my face. Tomorrow morning I'll have my one-year post-op appointment with Dr. Rawlins and hope to have a happy weigh in. My own personal goal was to make it to an even 100# loss from my surgery day weight. I came very close! Only missed it by six-tenths of a pound and that doesn't bother me a bit. I took a picture of the scale and will try to get some other one-year photos taken and posted on my profile very soon.
Molly 
Molly 
You truly are and always have been my personal inspiration Molly.. we have shared so much on this board together.. it really is amazing that I can feel so close to someone even if it is online.. i feel that with us. Thanks for always letting me come to you.. good or bad and not feel judged and always feel the love and support you provide. I just love that you are so approachable (yes even if u are online!) and ready to help, provide guidance, support and encouragement.. always.. you are just such a strong lady who I admire greatly.. you deserve all the success you have given yourself through all your hard work and determination.. thanks for always being so awesome and just thanks for being you. You are awesome! Love ya! Happy Anniversary!
It's been so fun to watch you, Molly, over the last year. I still get the chuckles over you and the watermelon. My big summertime weakness is cantaloupes.
I'm still sick, so can't really think straight (codeine cough syrup), but wanted to thank you for all your posts, and the continuing posts here on the December and other boards.
Happy Surgeriversary, pretty lady!
~H
Best,
Megan 
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