One year today...reflections

WOW, I can not believe it has been a year already! I have had some wonderful support here from my OH family, I would like to thank everyone that has come across my path along my journey! You all have been amazing and help me through mu bumps, I appreciate it, more than you could possibly know! I went to group tonight, Cindy Perry was there, it was nice seeing her again, she is doing awesome, too! I am officially down 122lbs since day of surgery, I feel so blessed to have been given this opportunity to have this procedure and hopefully help others on their journeys. I am having some bumps along the way, but I see my surgeon tomorrow at 2p.m and am hoping that he gives me some encouraging news about the hernia repair and also about a plastics referral for having my insurance pay for a panni removal due to medical necessity, hopefully then, this nerve issue that I am having will be under control and then I will truly be on my way! I did have my labs done, everything was good there, although my uric acid level is still high, but I refuse to lower my protein anymore, only if I HAVE to and so far I chose not to. I am losing at a much slower pace now, that too is ok, I have come so far. Thanks for listening to my rambling, just reflecting on where I was a year ago and where I am now, it is amazing! I wish everyone the best on their journeys, and if a bump comes along I wish you speedy passing! Hugz Dawn I spoke to Gail tonight, she sounded so much better, I am glad she is home and heading down her journeys path, hopefully her bumps are behind her and her wow moments are on their way!

Congratulations and Happy Anniversery. You are doing amazing. U are a great inspiration to Gail and I. Continue enjoying your journey!! Mariah

Thanks Mariah, It is so hard to believe all of the emotions that I was facing last year at this time, compared to where I am today. It is amazing! I know at times I have gotten the blues and had some bumps, but I wouldn't change a thing, and would do it all again! I wish everyone the best on their journeys, just remeber it isn't about #'s, it is also about how you feel and being healthy, we are all our own individuals and lose differently, yes, I said that, it is hard to say and listen to sometimes, but deep down I know it is true! Thanks for being there for me, and good luck to you as well on your journey! It is so rewarding, and amazing. Bumps and all! Hugz Dawn

You have come along way, and that is encouraging to those of us that are waiting to be next. Nicole

Nicole, Thank you! It is an amazing journey, I wish you the best on yours! Good luck to you! I didn't have to fight with my insurance company, I am one of the lucky ones, but just want everyone to know that it is worth whatever challenges that you may have to face/conquer! I can not believe the differences in where I am today, verses where I was! Keep coming here for support, this is one great group of people, please feel welcome, everyone is! No matter where you are having surgery, or who the surgeon is, we are all in the same situation and looking for the same results, I support everyone interested!Hugz Dawn

Dawn Congratulations on your year anniversary!!!! I am now 6 months out and can not wait for my year. I to have had some bumps along the way but I will tell you it was still well worth it to have the surgey. God bless you and may you have many more" WOW" moments. You have been an inspiration to me as well with out you even knowing it. Actually everyone on this board has helped at some point and they don't even know it either. Take care. Dawn

Grats on your one year rebirthday Dawn. You truely have come a long way, and I'm so happy for the sucesses you've had. Our journeys rarely come without bumps in the road. Glad to hear you're happy with your success thus far. Keep up the great work!

Thanks Darrah, It is so hard to imagine, a year gone by already, but it has! It has been a rewarding year. I still at times don't see/realize all of the changes, but know it is in my head, and that I have come a long way from where I was. Good luck to you throughout the rest of your pregnancy and to continued success on your wls journey! Hugz Dawn

Thanks Dawn, You have truly been there for me during some of my bumps, you are appreciated! I wish you the best of luck on your journey, your year will be here before ya know it!I like to think that the bumps help create our individual journeys, be it rough or not, it is worth the rewards! Can't wait to meet ya, hugz Dawn

oh my go**** has already been a year for you? do what ya gotta do, and good luck with your dr app............your a true loser