My surgiverary (kinda long)

May 1st was my 1 year surgiversary!  It has gone by so fast.  I had my check up last week and I am officially down 126 pounds.  As well as 1 1/2 feet off of my waist!  1 1/4 feet off my hips!  (Maybe it's just me, but it sounds like more when mentioned as feet rather than inches.

The question I've gotten the most is knowing what I now know, would I do it all over again.  The answer is YES.  I would do it again 100 times to get to the point I am now.  When I had the surgery I wanted to get below 200 (currently 191) and be a size 14 (currently a size 10--sometimes even an 8).  I've not been this weight since junior high and I have never worn this small a size in my life that I can recall.a

I've had some problems along the way.  In January I spent nearly 2 weeks in the hospital with a bowel obstruction.  Luckily it corrected itself with plenty of "rest"--nothing by mouth for several days--and morphine.  I've never felt as awful or as much pain as I did with this, and hopefully it won't happen again, but it was definately worth it.  I've had a hard time with my depression and anxiety, but it is getting better as we figure out the right dose of meds for me now.  My husband and I have had some issues--but not for the reasons you may think.  Sometimes, I resent the fact that he clearly is thrilled with the way I now look and the fact that he compliments me all the time.  Heck, sommetimes I resent like hell the way people are nicer to me, more attentive, etc, just cause I am not obese anymore. The good news is this.  My health is great.  I can RUN without getting winded.  I am a much better mom.  I'm not tired all the time.  I don't constantly obsess and then beat myself up about my food choices.  My blood pressure is 92/64 and my resting pulse is 56. 

Happy Surgiversary!!  You have done great!  CONGRATS! hugs!

Thanks Sandie! I love your new hairdo!!

Amy, You have done fabulous.......Congrat's on your one year anniversary. It's great to have good health, we all take it for granted. WLS is the best, it's a chance at a new life, a better life. Kelly

Kelly, You are definately right about a new chance at life.  I can't stand thinking about where I would be now if I hadn't had the surgery a year ago... Congrats to you too on your success!

Amy, Congrats! You should be proud of yourself.  I hope I have as much success--I am just starting the process.  Have a great weekend and celebrate your success! Amy Safe

Hi Amy, Thanks for your encouragement.  i remember starting out the process and being really skeptical at what my results would be.  The important thing to do is follow the guidelines as best you can.  I admit I've made poor choices and not everyday has been great, but for the most part it has been and it hasn't been hard.  You can do it! Amy

First off, CONGRATS on your success!!  It's a wild ride, ain't it??? Second, it's been said many times - they operate on our stomachs, not our heads.  Those head issues are something else.   Like the hubby thing - It's GREAT that he's complimenting you, but I completely understand the skepicism - 'so it was THAT BAD before, eh?'         Yet if those compliments stop coming, we're frustrated about that, to!    Just celebrate the new you, and work on accepting your newfound confidence!  Easier said than done, for sure...

Congratulations....you have done a fabulous job!!  You should be very proud of yourself....I am  proud of you!! Hugs, connie d

Congratulations!  So glad to hear that you had a good one year checkup.  Those numbers are phenomenal, aren't they!  Keep it up.