9 Month's Post-Op

WOW! My heart is full! Nine month's ago today I had WLS and it is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I always get sentimental on my anniversary day and reminisce. I know it's because I NEVER want to forget where I came from and the road that I have traveled to get to where I am today. So much has changed in my life since my surgery. I had dated someone for 3 years and broke up with him. Hurricane Rita hit Louisiana and I was out of job. I finally re-located to Texas and have met someone that completes me. I have learned so much about myself and others throughout this journey. I have learned to walk with a little more "pep in my step." I've learned to give back what has been given to me. The most important thing I have learned is to love myself. That is a HUGE accomplishment. There is so much I can do now that I couldn't do before or would have ever dreamed of doing. I'm not afraid to venture out and experience new things. I know not what lies ahead of me but, I know that I am ready to continue on this journey. As of today I have lost 132 bs and am at my surgeon's goal. I am not at my personal goal however. I would like to lose another 20 lbs and I know I can do it. My pants have gone from a size 24/26 to a size 10 or 12 and my shirts have gone from a 26/30 to a M/L I can even shop in the juniors departments. I thank God everyday for helping me throughout this journey and giving me guidance and inner strength. I am thankful for my family for standing besides me and walking every step of the way. I am grateful for my online family here at OH. I often find myself logging on to see what is going on in everyone's life and how they are doing. Some of you I have had the pleasure of meeting and other's are online friends to me but, no matter what or who you are, I consider you part of my family. I can share my WOW moments with you and my sorrows and never get looked down upon. I can even share my bad food choices with you and not get scolded. And last but not least I am grateful for my wonderful surgeon and his team for helping me get my life back. Wherever you are in your journey, remember to never give up on your hopes and dreams because they can come true. To those of you walking this walk with me, thank you and to those of you that have inspired me, thank you for letting me walk behind you. Gina I have updated pictures on my www in the 9 Month folder.

Congradulations Gina You should be so proud of yourself, I hope I am there too soon. Keep up the good work Denise 250/210/150

Denise, Thank you! I am proud of me. You will be there soon. Work your tool and do what your supposed too and I promise you, you will get there. That's what I have done. I followed my surgeon's protocol and it has gotten me there fast. Have a great day and I look forward to hearing your success story's. Gina

Gina, You have done wonderful and should be so proud of yourself. I know I am proud of you.... You are an inspiration to me and I know to many more people on this site. Thankyou so very much for all the words of wisdom....... Take care and hope you have great week. Jodi (use to be JC, guess in a lot of ways I always will be since those are part of my initials ha ha )

Jodi (JC), Thank you for your sweet words. You have so much ***** and I'm so proud of you for all that you have accomplished in a short time. The best is yet to come for you, my friend. Keep on keepin' on. Gina

weigh to go girl!!! you had a overhaul year!!! im happy for you!!!! that is a lot of weight!!!!! we are proud..... rhonda

Gina....all I can say is YOU GO GIRL!!! I can't wait to share my success!!

Gina, WAY TO GO GIRL I know you feel like a new person. I know I do and I am only 5 months postop. You are soooo right about learning alot about yourself in this WLS journey. I too am never gong to forget where I started at and I never want to go back to that again. KEEP up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take care, Chrissy

OMG GINA, THATS FREAKIN AMAZING,AWESOME,WONDERFUL!! EVERYTHING!!!! I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU,, THAT POST WAS A TEAR JEKER!!!! BUT I AM SOOOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU , YOU ARE SOO BEAUTIFUL AND HAVE A HEART TO MATCH IT.. I SOMEDAY WISH I AM A M/L,, OMG WHAT AM I SAYING I WOULD KILL TO BE A XL!!!! I WISH YOU ALLLLLL THE BEST GIRL!!!