Today is my 1 year surgiversary w/ pics

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I am currently down 109 lbs since surgery, 129 from high (This is a rough guess I had a year or so I never weighed but my 26/28s were not fitting anymore). At my preop consult my measurements were:
Chest: 55 in Now: 42 in
Waist: 54 in Now: 41 in
Hips: 59 in Now: 46 in

So thats 39 inches off of all of those areas.

Finally things are starting to get back to some kind of normal, at least the new normal for me.. I just read back at all my pre op ramblings and musings and it's just so funny. I was so excited to get my guts rearranged with no idea what was in store.

Am I glad I had my weight loss surgery? Most days, yes. Do I have regrets? Some days, mostly that I didn't prepare myself or allow myself to think about or believe that the complications that I've had could actually happen. However, now that I'm doing mostly better some days, I think that I'm happier than I was. I was definitely NOT prepared for the emotional issues and changes I would go through either. I do not see the weight loss at all and I'm terrified of gaining weight. Food isn't as enjoyable as it used to be. I'm obsessive with every bite I put in my mouth and it's just crazy. It's very much so a journey and a roller coaster.

I'm still the fat girl regardless and I can't make myself see other.

Anyways some of the good stuff thats happened is my Diabetes and GERD is gone. My PCOS symptoms are better for the most part, it seems. Of course we won't know if my body is doing what it's supposed to do until we start trying for a baby again. However that is not going to happen right now but eventually.

Well I think thats it. Thanks to everyone who has supported me during this time and been a source of encouragement when I needed it. For the swift kicks in the butt and everything else!!!

Congratulations Mysti!!   You have done fantastic.   This is not an easy surgery for sure and the complications that can happen are truly sucky.  But over all it is a great change for most. 
You look FANTASTIC girl a major transformation.  

Yes it is a rollercoaster ride and a never ending battle. but for the most part not being diabetic is definitely very well worth it.  

Take care and I wish you nothing but succes. You are beautiful and remember that!

Love,

Thanks sooo much!!!

You totally ROCK Misty!!!!! Congratulations and happy surgeversary to you!!!!

Thanks Aaron!! Your are looking awesome yourself!

Misty:

All I can say is WOW, you look great and more important, your diabetes is gone!

Thanks!! :)

Congratulations! Happy surgiversary! You look maaaaaavelous and sound great too! You have every right to be proud of your accomplishments.

Thank you!

You have done amazing this past year. Congrats!!


Candie