Happy 1 year anniversary...

One year out. . . and what a year it’s been. I’ve struggled with my marriage; I’ve gone back into the work force; I had an ovary/fallopian tube/cyst removed as a routine surgery then ended up having three more and almost dying because of it; I also.... lost 164 lbs! What a difference a year makes. I can say that and truly understand what it means. A year ago today I was being prepared for a surgery that I had spent years researching, hours praying over, months discussing it with folks, weeks of getting tests and paperwork done. When I lay on that operating table, waiting for them to do their thing, I thought for a brief moment of getting up and walking out. A fear overtook me, then I closed my eyes and told myself. . .I had to do this. These people knew what they were doing. It was my turn to trust them and if things went wrong, I wouldn’t know it. (Funny... how that one statement eased my subconscious.) I woke up a hour and a half later and it was done. . . My new life began. Now . . . I can fit in chairs that had always intimidated me. I just sit down and there is room between my body and the arm rests. I fit in an airline seat! I was always worried I wouldn’t. :o I slide into restaurant booths, never worrying if the table is bolted down to the floor. I walk nature trails and can breathe easily. The steering wheel on my car is in its lowest position and it doesn’t rub my belly!! Stairs, no problem. Sex... well, we are able to do different positions, because the belly is no longer in the way!!! My clothes are more stylish. My lingerie... hell I didn’t have any before, now I do. I wore a 26/28 and I’m now wearing a size 16. I was a 52DD, now a 44DD. I bought size 14 panties, now I buy size 7 or 8 depending on the style. I now own THONGS and I have matching sexy underthings. There are so many positives. . .I can honestly say the negatives (if there are any) don’t mean much to me. What negatives are there, you may ask? Well... is it negative to miss munching randomly? Perhaps, but eh... it’s worth it.

What a year!   Thanks for sharing your thoughts.  As my day nears (Friday****ep having thoughts of backing out too.  I'm glad it is a common thought.  At least for us!

Can't wait to buy my first thong!  Whoo hoo....who would've ever thought?  teehee...my hubby will flip! Happy 1st anniversary!  Hope they just keep getting better and better! Jacqui

Happy 1st anniversary to you! What a year that you have gone through. Such changes.  'I too had thoughts of not going through with the surgery but I am so glad that I did. I think it is normal to go through that because we are human and afraid of the unknown. I know I had never been thin ( I was born at 125 pounds I think - no wonder my mom had to have me cesarian! ) and that is scary. I am going to experience things I never have before. But you know what? I am ready to experience them now and wait for them all. I didn't think I would ever hear myself say that. Oh how we change and change for the better!

Great expression of your journey. It is a journey. God Bless and what is the saying? "Keep on Keeping on." E

 What an AWESOME year for you!  It's so wonderful to hera all the success stories...I hope mine is as good a success as yours!

Happy Surgiversary :) sounds like a wild ride! Good job

It's been a wonderful journey. I haven't suffered much discomfort with my surgery. I will admit that I have struggled with my vitamin intake and I have recently had my yearly lab work done and will hear from my Doctor what the numbers mean on Monday. (I don't think she's gonna be happy with me). l know I was bad though, but now I have taken charge of the vitamins and I follow them religiously (too late though to prove that to the Doc.) I had another set of surgeries in May. They were for a cyst that had developed on my ovary, they removed the ovary and the fallopian tube. Afterwards I developed an infection and had to be rehospitialized and have 3 more additional surgeries, all within a month. I never would have thought that I would suffer more from a routine surgery then I did with my gastric bypass. Today I had a donut. It was small. I ate it slow, savored every bite. For lunch I had half a big mac, again I ate it slow and savored every bite. I missed bread and I am glad that I can have it again. I do know it will still fill me up quickly, so I'll not be having it too often, but my donut was my reward for my year of hard work. *grins* Thanks everyone for all the hugs and support.