Good 1 year appt/Goals met

I met with Dr. Barajas today, I was very happy with the appt. She told me that I am about done losing weight, confirming my suspicions. I can't feel too bad since I have lost about 154lb lbs. How much can you complain about that?? But the best thing that I came away with came from a page in my medical records. On the page that my former surgeon used before surgery to ask why I wanted WLS, I wrote this: "I would like to lead a normal life where I can do whatever I would like and buy clothes in a regular store, play with my 5 year old sister, someday have children of my own. I have a nice life now but I feel that the quality of my life would be better if I was healthier. I don't want to be a "rail" but I would like to have more energy & stamina & be able to look forward to a happy healthy future" When I read that I almost cried. I asked the receptionist to make a copy of it for me before I handed my records in. I am going to keep some copies around my house and office so when I start stressing over not being a size 10 I can remember that I have already reached my original goals for having this surgery. -Christine D. * another note from my records is that they claim that I had a pain pump and I DIDN'T! I had to beg and plead for morphine every 2 hours. Sorry, just still bitter about that. lol

Well, Glad to hear you had a good visit wit the doctor! Bless you and best wishes Beautiful Lady! Julio

you are just awesome christine!!!!!!!!

It's so exciting that you made your goal. and made your wish come true. You are so right about the quality of our life now. Thank God. Keep up the great work.

Hi Christine, CONGRATS on your success. People like you and the inspiration you give are why people like me have made this major change. I wrote my own Mission Statement when I started the process. For years to come I have no doubt it will bring tears to my eyes when I read it and appreciate that I have achieved everything I wanted to and probably then some. It will also serve as a reminder (not that I do or will need one) that God made it all possible. {{{{HUGS}}}} Sandy

Christine, You are very inspirational to me. You have done so well and I am wonderfully proud that you came this far and I dont even know you personally. It makes me feel so good to know these dreams are achievable! Thanks for sharing and keep posting. I love to read what you write. Bree

Congratulations Christine! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! Whoot! Whoot! Celebrate girly you deserve it! Hugs, Mickey

Christine that is so awsome. You are an inspiration for all of us newbies. All the best to you. Sher L