Happy Surgiversary to ME!!

Hi It's been exactly 1 year since I had my surgery. Right about now, I year ago, I was being wheeled into surgery @ approx. 247 lbs. I have lost 104 pounds and went from a 22-24 to a size 8 petite mostly, some 10 petite, depends. I have 13 pounds left to lose to get to my doctor's goal, of 130 lbs. I am short, only 5'2, so that is at the high range of normal on the BMI scale. A year ago I could barely walk a block without huffing and puffing, grabbing for my inhaler. I was constantly going to the ER for asthma attacks, and now, I walk (briskly) 2 miles 4-5 days a week. I haven't had an asthma attach since my surgery, and my blood pressure is normal now too!!! My main goal has been accomplished, for the most part, I am healthy. I still have asthma, but it's more allergetic asthma, than from being MO. I think that my doctor's goal of 130 lbs is reasonable, and I would like to get there, eventually. I have been struggling alot to lose these last 13 pounds. I seem to be stuck, although I can't blame anyone but myself. these past few weeks I have been eating foods I shouldn't, and binging in the evenings. Today is my 1 year anniversary, and my goal is to watch what I eat, and how much I eat!! I am really going to do this!!! My present to myself is my trip to California next week! I can't wait! I will be on vacation for 10 whole days!!! Tomorrow I am going shopping, and will buy my first bathing suit since my surgery, actually 2nd, but my suit from last year is way too big on me. I don't like the way I look, but I have to deal with it until I have plastics done. In June, I go for my consultation for my LBL with tummy tuck and hernia repair, brachioplasty (which I had lipo done on my upper arms already), and hopefully a boob lift. By next year, I will be at goal, and will have no more extra saggy ugly skin on my body. This has definately been a very hard thing to do WLS, but it was definately worth it. I struggle every day with my eating and most likely will for the rest of my life. I have a food addiction, it will never go away. I am seeing therapy for it, and have to learn how to eat healthy for the rest of my life. this surgery didn't change my brain, only my stomach. I have to remember that and constantly say it to myself. Well, I have rambled on and on. Just wanted to update you on my status and my past year. I hope this next year is as easy without any complications and that everyone else's journey is as good as mine!! Tricia 247/143/130

Congrats!! You have done wonderful, you should be so proud of yourself. I am also impressed that you will admit you have a food addiction and that you are seeing someone about that. I hope you have a wonderful vacation, enjoy every minute of those ten days!! Nancy

Thanks!!! I am very proud of myself, and hope to continue on a positive path. Thank you again, and I hope to enjoy my vacation!! Hope you are doing well!! Tricia

CONGRATULATIONS ON A YEAR WELL DONE!!!!!! I'm doing the Happy Dance for you! May you continue to enjoy your health and take care of it! Have a GREAT time on your vacation! Dawn

Your courage really comes through loud and clear. Congrats on your loss and congrats on taking care of your emotional needs vis a vis food too.

Honey, you are AWESOME!!! Congrats!!! Katie

Wooooooo hoooooooooooo Tricia! You're so very awesome and I am so happy for you! Congratulations! Hugz, Cathy

Thanks everyone for all your replies and best wishes!! I appreciate it so much! These roads have lots of bumps and it definately isn't the easy way out! Tricia

WAY TO GO! I can;t imagine how life must have changed for you! Enjoy your trip. I hope you can find an awesome swimsuit (can't imagine shopping for that either) Congrats! Kym PS did you get my e-mail??

Kim, I didn't get a chance to read my emails yesterday, but I will today! Hope to meet you soon! Your surgery date is fast approaching and I bet your nervous as heck. All those nerves are normal, so just take it easy. I'll talk with you soon! Tricia