ONE YEAR ALREADY(long noe)

Hello to everyone, I hae made to my one year anniversary it was on the 16th of Aug. I have been busy with house so I have not been able to put my post on here for all to read. Well my new life began on Aug.16,2005 which was that best day of my life. Dr Lavin performed the surgery at Lakeview in Covington. I had alot of family and friends come to see in the Hospital. Even my Angel Kelly Jo came. I went home on Thurs the 18th. I had no problems at all. I was ready to get on with my new life of getting my life back. I went for week check up that following Tuesday I lost 18 pounds the first week That was a Big WOW for me. Then on the 29th just 13 days post op My life changed again thanks to Hurricane Katrina. We went to my Aunts house in FL for 10 days then came home to house that had 3 feet of water in it. We are still not in the house yet and not sure of weh we will be. So I am greatful for having my surger when I did. I was focused on losing my weight instead of eating all the time. My journey had been alot of ups and downs but over all I am happy. But not totaly. I set my goal to be 130-135 buy the time I hit mny year and that did not happen so for that I am upset with myself. I know I will get there soon I only have 7-9 pounds to go. A year ago I was in a size 22 pants, 2xl-3xl shirt, 42H bra, and size 10 panties. now I am in a size 8 pants, med shirts, 34DDD bra. Wow all that in less than a year. I go to the Doc on Wednesday for my one year visit. I will let eary one know how it went. Love ya, Chrissy

Chrissy - Congratulations! Don't be so hard on yourself -- you are VERY close to goal and think of all you have been through that most post-ops don't face during their 1st year post-op! You are facing one year out from TWO major life events! I hope all goes well with getting back into your house. Again Congratulations and best of luck to you!! judy

Judy, Thank you. Yeah you are right about the 2 major life events. I know I will get there I just wanted it to be for my one year. Love ya, Chrissy

Hi Chrissy, Girl, you have done wonderful!!!!! I know you were wanting to be at goal by your year anniversary but just remember the number on the scale is just that a number. You have come so far....and through it all you were displaced by Katrina. That in itself is something to be proud to come through. It has been an emotional time for you and instead of going back to your old ways you worked through it. I am so proud of you for that. Remember where you were and just know you have done great!!!!!!! Big Hugs to you, Jodi

Jodi, Thanks girl.... You always know how to make me feel better... Yea I know I wanted to be at gaol for my one year. I know I will get there soon. I only have like 5-7 pounds to go. yeah we are still in the FEAM trailers but time is running out..... So today we calked some of the trim, and baseboards. so we can start to paint them. I can't wait to get back in the house. I go see Dr Lavin on Wednesday so I will let you know what he says. Take care Love ya, Chrissy

hi Chrissy, i've been following you for a year, you have done so great! you look so different! wow! let us know what doc says on wed... rhonda

Rhonda, I will let you know what they say. Thanks girl. Love ya, chrissy

You've done great Chrissy. Congrats on your one year! Tina

Tina, Thanks girl.. I need to get those pics to ya. I am getting my new pics made this week so I will send them all to ya. Love ya, Chrissy

Congratulations, Chrissy! I know it must be frustrating not to be at goal, but you're INCREDIBLY close, and that's got to count for something! And to have gotten through Katrina not even two weeks postop -- wow! I can totally sympathize about the house situation. DH and I are still in our apartment in Slidell until we can finally get a FEMA trailer (yes, we're STILL waiting!) to our house in Chalmette. I'm betting that we'll have the house ready before we get the FEMA trailer!