Happy Surgiversary to me! (x post)

A year ago today I went into the OR and had my lap RNY.  It was one of the best decisions I have ever made.  No regrets at all.  I am down -135 lbs post op and -169 lbs including my mandatory pre op weight loss.  I am down 120".  I've gone from a very tight 26/28 bottom and 3-4X tops to a comfortable size 10 bottoms and M tops.  My size 8 pants even go on and button... but are a little too snug for comfort for daily wear, at least just yet at least.  I started out this journey with severe asthma problems, waiting for my diabetic family history & gestational diabetes history to catch up with me, severe joint problems, and a horrendous case of Severe Obstructive Sleep apnea.  I no longer have sleep apnea... I no longer have joint problems, I headed diabetes off at the pass!  It has been a most amazing year.  I will not wax poetic here but I just did on my blog if you care to read it & my entire one year's ramblings LOL.  New one year picts will go up when I have somebody home to take them for me :) To the newbies... this journey is so worth everything you have to go through to begin your new life.  Don't give up in your pursuit of health.  It is the most amazing gift. Terrisa

Thank you so much Terrisa for posting that! Congratulations on your weight loss and your wonderful year! Your an inspiration to all of use who are trying to get down the same path.

Thank you so much!  How are things going for you these days?  Any news on the surgery front?

I'm s-l-o-w-l-y getting there. I have to lose 40lbs pre op and I think I've lost almost 10 but it's taken me awhile. But definitly going to the meetings and chatting with others like yourself and reading stories like yours only inspires me to keep going and just gives me more hope for reaching the end of the tunnel. I love reading people's stories and seeing before and after pictures. Other people's expeirences is what keeps me motivated.

Well keep up the good work!  You CAN do it... and the light at the end of the tunnel will be sooo worth it all :) 

Congratulations Terrisa!    That is quite a year and a wonderful endorsement for WLS.  And I agree that it is a very amazing thing that this oppportunity is available - not to minimize the courage and hard work it has required of you.  It is just grand to know you're well and thriving and glad of your decision to have this surgery.  Take good care and here's to another great year for you.  Treading

Thank you Treading!!!

you go girl! such a great year! i want to thank you for always sharing your story on your blog, i for one have personally enjoyed reading it, and have gained much inner strength and knowledge as well! can't wait to see the new pics!....... 

Thank you!  I learned so much from reading other people's blogs that I wanted to keep mine regularly updated.  I don't think there's enough OH blogs that are detailed.  And if you aren't like me who also had numerous friends go before me to KNOW exactly what to expect... you should at least be able to read it!  So I am happy it's helped :)

Woo hoo!!!! Congratulations!!!  It is an amazing journey, isn't it!  Obviously you've used the tool and have done what you needed to do.  Hope to see you soon at group - I keep having conflicts.  Take care and congrats again!  Becky & Bobbi