2 Year Suriversary today

I was in RNY Surgery 2 yrs ago right now!  I was so scared but determined and hopeful.  High weight was 270 and todays weight was 116, I am 5' 1".  So you can imagine what a huge difference 150+ lbs off my small frame There were times I thought "Holy Crap, what have I done!"  But it got better and better.  A few negatives, lost my gall bladder and I have developed a freakish amount of kidney stones and have had a couple surgeries.  I have to give up all chocolate and soy milk, nuts etc.  I can't seem to drink alcohol and miss having a glass of wine.  I was also dx'd with bladder cancer but doing very well.  Not related in any way.

BUT I love running and playing  with my children and buying clothes in the Junior Deptartment.  I loved going to the beach without total dread. And getting the dead weight off of my poor arthritic joints!  All in all I feel like it has been a wonderful gift and it has added YEARS  on to my life.

So even with the bumps in the roads and things I've had to give up, I've gained great things, too many to count.

Thanks for letting me share with you today.

Tess

Congratulations, Tess!  Can you believe two years have already passed? 

It is hard to give up some things, but you are absolutely right in that we GAIN a whole new life in a normal body!  Chocolate, nuts, wine - none of them taste as wonderful as your new body feels!

WOO HOO!!! 

Thanks Darla!

I know nothing tastes as good as I feel but I've done the chocolate protein for 2 yrs and really loved it!  I'm trying so hard to find a vanilla protein drink that I like.  I'm working on it.  The vanilla for some reason just doesn't blend up to the same consistency.  I guess it's just what you get used to.

I am thankful for all the rest though, so today I will focus on that.

Happy New Year

Tess

I am so proud of you woman.......Keep up the great work......

Many hugs to you,

Sarsha

Thanks Sarsha, that means a lot to me coming from you!

Happy New Year, kick 2012 in the ass!   I will cheer you on the whole way.

You are fabulous and deservedly so!

Kisses

Tess

Happy Surgiversary Tess!!!

You have done an awesome job with your weight loss!!

HUGS.....connie d

Thank you Connie!

Congrats on your 2 yr surgiversary Tess. You have accomplished a great deal. You could try a plain whey and use a good quality vanilla like Watkins to flavor it and splenda or stevia to sweeten. I like Muscle Feast, 5# bag, about $45 on their website and they ship very quickly. PM me and maybe we can get together and share a sample for you to try. Carol

HI Carol!  Long time honey!  Your picture is so pretty.  How are you?


Tess

Congratulations, Tess!  You have rocked your RNY, and you are my inspiration.  Way to go!