1 year ago today...

...I started the hardest part of my wls journey - the 12 week Medifast program prescribed by my surgeon. I remember it like it was yesterday!! OMG - the first few days, ok weeks, were hard as hell but I was so gung-ho that I stuck to it with everything I had!! It wasn't until I was about 6 weeks into it that I had had enough!! I wanted food, primarily McDonald's & buffalo wings (I was such a junkie) and I was mad because I couldn't have them!!  Well needless to say I made it through the tough times & here I am, 5 days away from being 9 months post-op & doing really well!! I knew back then that this would work but to this extent, so quickly? No way!!! I can honestly say that I am proud of myself that I have made it this far!! I haven't been to a McDonald's (or any drive thru) in a year & as for my prized buffalo wings, well I make a version of the sauce to put on chicken & make a low-fat blue cheese & I am happy as a clam!!! Who says you have to deprive yourself - all you need to do is improvise!!! I even made Shelly's (aka Eggface) protein ice cream yesterday & OMG - it's AWESOME!! Now I have a way to use up my 5lb bag of chocolate protein powder that I couldn't otherwise stomach and get in extra protein!!! Life is good!!!

Cece

you should be so very proud of your self. All you worked so hard for is paying off. i cant wait to see how you are doing one your year anniversary. it is stories like yours that keep us pre ops striving forward

Thanks!! It is stories like this that helped me get here & quite honestly when I read of other's successes it motivates me to keep on track!!! It's a bumpy road but a good one nonetheless!!! Keep up the great work - you'll have stories like this one sooner than you think!!
Cece

Hey Cece,

Isn't it amazing how time flies?  Congrats on your journey thus far, u r doing fabulous and are an inspiration to many OHers!  Keep up the great job!

Thanks Maryellen!!! I can't believe how fast the time has gone!!! I am amazed every day!!! I decided back in the beginning that if my story could help just one person like so many others' stories helped me then it would be worth sharing! If I can do this anyone can!!!

Cece

Cece -As I read your success I am trying to use you as one of my many  positive  reasons as to why I am having WLS ! Congratulations on your success and for really sticking with it!! I expect I will encounter many longings for foods that put me where I am in the 1st place but then reading stories like yours really do help  and encourage people like me *****ally need to read them!! Keep up the good work, ok? I can only hope I will be as successful as you are and also inspire others like you are doing.  Take care! Molly P. (Mary)

Thanks Molly!! You will be successful - no doubt!!! Just take the bad times in stride, don't beat yourself up & keep trying!! It will work & you will be inspiring others soon too!!!! Keep up the great work!!
Cece

Congratulations Cece....you are such an inspiration to me!! You deserve this sucess

Love,

Rosemary

Rosemary,
You have been such a source of inspiration & motivation to me too!!! Thank you so much!!!
 

Cece

Cece,
You are such an inspiration to so many of us here, and you should definitely be oh-so proud of yourself!!  You're doing an amazing job!!!

Flo