Today is My 2-Year Surgiversary!

Two years ago today I began living.  I had made the decision to have RNY and to begin a journey to better health and little did I know at that time that I would make such wonderful friends on this life changing event as well.  I've meet so many wonderful OH people, from all over our huge state.  Our Nor Cal Loser's group is like my 2nd family and I am honored to be friends with them all because each of them inspire me so much.  I've "met" fantastic on-line inspirational folks and will cherish an opportunity one day to meet them in person.

I've lost 130 lbs and would like to lose an additional 40 lbs and I know what I have to do to make that goal.  I have plateaued and my labs for the last year have been spot-on perfect.  No more diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obnoxious snoring and my asthma is under control.  I can fit into an airline seat with room to spare, no seatbelt extender and can use a meal tray now without everything sliding the other way.  Most of the time I feel like the energizer bunny and can keep going and going and going.  I can shop in all stores with no worries and can now keep up with my long legged husband when we hike or walk around without being winded or physically exhausted.

I'm blessed with the most supportive husband (who rarely misses a support group meeting or a Nor Cal Loser's lunch) and family.  I embrace all the positives in my life and deal with the negatives in a much healthier way now.  I am no longer ashamed to look in the mirror and actually appreciate the hard work that the person staring back at me has done to get healthy!  I want to shout from the rooftop on what a fantastic difference my WLS has made in my life.  I am committed to maintaining my weight loss and to get to goal.  I will continue to pay it forward and offer support and empathy to anyone who is in need.  

This has been a fantastic 2 years and I thank all those who have been my partners on this incredible journey.  Here's to many more years to come, and  I know we'll all get there together.

Hugs and huge thanks,
Barb 

Gratz Barb!  You have done fantastic and I hope to be as successful as you!  The group support was good today and I am looking forward to our lunch next weekend.

Paula,

Thanks so much. I agree, support group was a good one yesterday.  I'll see you next. Sat.

Hugs,
Barb

Hi Barb,

I haven't been on here for like FOREVER,  but I wanted to congratulate you on your two year Surgiversary!  You have done such an awesome job.  Keep up the great work.

Michele

Michele,

I've missed you!!!  Thanks so much!  Please come back and post more, we need some more great positive folks back on our Cali Board.

Big hugs and many thanks!
Barb

Hi Barb,

Just wanted to say CONGRATS on all o your success over the past 2 years. You have done a fantastic job especially with all the trials and tribulations that we endure during our journey. You should be very proud of what you have accomplished.

Here is to your on-going success.....

Have a great day......Rick

Thank you so much Rick.  You inspire me to keep going, with all you've gone through.  So glad you're on our Cali board. 

I wish you a great 2011 with your speedy recovery and continued success.

Hugs,
Barb

Congratulations Girlfriend!!!  A 1000 times over...you have been such an inspiration to me...not just your weight loss (which is fantabulous!) but by your outlook toward whatever life throws at you ;-)  Lon and I both cherish the friendship that we have found with you, Ron, Lil and Isla....couldn't ask for or find anyone better!
Hugs and Love
Nancy aka Sunray

Aw Nancy, you make me smile.  You and Lon are blessings that have come my way with this surgery.  You're my bud and I'm so glad to share this journey with you too.

Hugs and love and can't wait to see you next Sat.

Barb

Congratulations Barb! You are such an inspiration to all of us. You are one of my OH hero's! I appreciate everything you do for me, which is more than you will ever know! Thank you for being here for me!