One Year Down - The Rest Is Up to Me (With pics!)

Today is my surgery anniversary.  I feel wonderful and am so glad that I had the RNY.  I began my journey at 315 pounds (my highest weight was 385) and have lost 117 pounds as of today.  I was wearing a 26/28 and today I can wear a 14/16, ride roller coasters, fit in restaurant booths, shop in regular stores and feel good about who I am.  My diabetes is in remission and my last A1C was 5.7 -- normal!  I have not taken any diabetes medications since last May. 

While I know that my honeymoon period is coming to an end, I realize that the rest is up to me.  I must maintain a healthy weight and make healthy choices for the rest of my life.  My son, who also had RNY in August 2009 is pictured with me.  He has lost 151 pounds in 9 months and looks awesome.

Thank you to my family and friends and most importantly to my OH friends on this website who have allowed each of us to share this journey as we all  move forward.

CHRISTIE

Great job Christie - You have done wonderful, both of you have.  Its a whole new world out there for all of us, revel in it!!

Keep up the good work

Well done!  happy surgiversary to you and may the rest of your journey be just as happy!

You both look so healthy and happy!  Congratulations.

Terri

Christie you guys look absolutely AWESOME!! I'm so glad to hear that in addition to looking good you feel good and that's even better. Job well done Christie! Hopefully at my year I'll look and feel as great as you do today. Thanks for sharing with us.

~~Gina

 

I am just in AWE of you my dear. I think you are such a BEAUTIFUL person inside and out and I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! CONGRADS
 ON ALL OF YOUR SUCCESS! YOU AND ANDY BOTH!!!
((((((Hugs))))))))

And you my dear sweet Jilly are my inspiration!

Awwwwwwww **Blushing** THANK YOU SWEET PEA!! 
That means a lot to me!!!!!

Christie, congratulations! You are gorgeous! Those pictures are stunning. You have had such a successful year and you have so much to be proud of. Bravo! Happy surgiversary!

Wow you look great. You have done an amazing job and I am sure you will keep doing great. Congrats and keep up the good work. I wish you all the luck in the world.

                                                                                                           Julie