One Year Later

Hi everyone!

I missed posting about my one year surgiversary. What a crazy year - in some ways it has been difficult, physically and emotionally to have the surgery. But I feel grateful and lucky that I was able to do it.

One year ago… I was a sad person. I felt physically uncomfortable everywhere, nervous in the leadership roles of my job, unattractive to others, and invisible often.

I am doing pretty well now. I've had such a long weight loss stall but it is slowing going down again. I have levelled off at a size 14-12, and can shop at the mall and department stores.

I went through 4 winter coats in one year, from a size 3X to a large.

It's a journey. I'm now at the smallest size I was in my adult life… was always a overweight kid and mentally can't fathom being smaller. The clinic has referred me to a counsellor as I have body image issues. This makes sense to me!

Wish me luck. I haven't had much support lately - just acting normal - but my friends don't know what I've been through. I'm getting more comfortable in my new body, the attention I have now from others - feeling good about myself, confident - knowing that if someone is looking at me it's because I look and feel good.

I'm proud of myself. Thanks to everyone for your emails during this year.
~mtrai

Congratulations on the success you have had this year.  I am still at the starting line so it is hard to imagine where I will end up a year from now.  Good luck on your continuing journey. 

Thank you Christa, good luck! A year goes by very fast and you will be shocked at the changes.
~mtrai

Way to go! Congrats!