One year ago today...

I became a new person....My surgery wasn't until 2pm, so, I was out of it from then on. I hated my recovery and hospital time, but, I can't complain now, a year later... I can't believe it's been a whole year already. From a 30/32W, 330 + lbs (my scale only went up to 330 and I'll never know if and how much more I really weighed) Now, I'm hovering at 203 and am wearing a tight 14 and a Large in tops. I just bought a new wool winter coat the other day (in the VT building at the BigE) from a really fine manufacturer of wool and I tried on the XL and the woman said, "honey, that's way too big, get the LARGE!" Wooo HOOO!!!! A large! This is a huge accomplishment for me. I've never been a small or medium person, anyways, so, that doesn't bother me to be a Large. There's even room in it for sweater wearing. It'a a beautiful black wool coat with a colorful plaid flannel lining and turned up sleeves and hood. Bob loved it. I feel so differently now and I love this feeling. Back to the feeling I used to have in my teens and 20's. My 43rd birthday is on Monday, so, this is a great anniversary and birthday for me. I'm glad that today I'm not all drugged out and sick from the meds and hurting...It's over and the weight is gone and I feel fine! Thank, GOD! I couldn't do the "walk" last year cause I was still in the hospital, this year, I'm THERE!! Paula

Happy Rebirthday to you Happy Birthday to you SMILE! Yep We are freedom from being Obesity and enjoy our lives with new things and new lifestyle! Looking forward to see you again at Walk for Obesity since I am no longer stranger to you ! WINK! Hugs Kathy K

Good for you Paula - Congratulations!! You have a lot to be proud of - I hope you hold your head up high when you wear that new coat! Happy birthday too! Tammy

Hi Paula! Wow....you have alot to Celebrate this weekend! First of all Congratulations on all yoru accomplishments this past year! You have come so far and should be so proud of yourself! Keep up the great work! It sure does go by so fast. I remember you posting last year and how you would not be at the walk b/c you would be recouperating from the surgery. Secondly, it will be great to meet you at the Walk! Looking forward to seeing you! Thirdly, Happy Happy Birthday! I bet you don't feel 43! Not that it is old....but you look awesome and must feel it too! Make sure you do something ncie for yourself after all the hard work you have been doing this past year and for your birthday! God Bless! MaryJo

Hi Paula, Just wanted to say congrats on your 1 year anniversary!! You have accomplished so much and should be so proud of yourself! Keep up the great work! Nancy K

Good Going Paula! A Very Happy Rebirthday to you!

Hi Paula... CONGRATULATIONS on your surgiversary!!! It's such a miracle that we were given and you've done a fabulous job!! Can't wait to meet you at the walk!! Kim K.

No Way you're 43......33 MAYBE........ And looking younger every day..... Congratulations Paula, See you at the Walk.... Dorota

boy am i jealous! you look fantastic and should be proud of a huge accomplishment.happy b'day twice and see you at the walk.i'll be 8 weeks out of surgery and we'll see if i can make the 3k. have a happy one,joni

Happy Re-Birthday Paula...you have come a long way. congrats on your success! see you at the walk. terri