Some thoughts on my 1 year anniversary...Repost from main forum

Wow!  Time really does fly!  It seems like just yesterday I was lying on that gurney and praying as hard and fast as I could pray.  Well, all I can say is GOD IS GOOD!  I am alive today.  Alive in every since of the word.  I run 2.5 miles and walk 1 mile five days a week.  I lift weights on the other 2 days.  I am teaching Vacation Bible School this week and a year ago I had to come home every afternoon and take a nap.  Right now I'm getting ready to take my 5 year old to the pool for a few hours.  My, how things have changed.   Am I exactly where I want to be???  I'm not really sure.  Originally, my doctor's goal was 150 lbs.  I set my goal for 145.  Today I weigh 136.   I think now I would like my ultimate goal to be 130.  I may never make it because I'm not losing at all now.  BUT - I am maintaining and in control of my diet and exercise.  I struggle a little now with the mental aspect of eating (ie - my post yesterday about guilt!)  and I will probably need to get some help with figuring out a normal, healthy diet.   But I am happy, healthy and still in a good marriage.   Thank you, everyone, for all your guidance this past year!  You all inspired me.  My goal now is to try to provide the same wonderful help for others that are having surgery.  Thank you and God bless!

Congrats on all your accomplishments over the last year. I know you feel better to be able keep up with that 5 year old....lol. The amount of weight over the last year is amazing and surpassing the doctor's goal is another biggie. Anyhow, take care and I hope a year from now, I will be able to share my success. I have mine Monday and am looking forward to a new life as well. Lisa

You are an inspiration.......Congrats on your success!  I just hope this will go that well for me. MTT