1 year ago....

Yesterday was my 1 year anniversary of my WLS. I went to update my profile and discovered it was all lost and I had no back up of it so, its all gone :cry: Anyways, I am healthy now and happy. I can do things I never imagined possible. It has not been easy, I had a very hard time my first 8 months tolerating food and finding a protein drink i could stand. I am thankful for no serious complications. This is certainly not the easy way out and now 1 year later, I need to be certain to use the new eating habits I have learned. It is much easier now to eat and I could see how easy it would be to make not so healthy choices. I am down 190 lbs. I started at 338lbs (I am 5 ft 2 in) and I fluctuate between 148-150 lately. I have been stuck at 148 for 5 weeks! Its my first plateau since my surgery so I am frustrated. I am in the process of getting my TT approval also. I read a post as a new post op and wanted to share it. I cannot take credit for it...Leilani wrote it but it has helped me tremendously...See next post Michele

Michele, Congratulations to you! You and so many others on the boards are a true inspiration to me. I am 21/2 months out & can't even imagine things to come. I only know when I see posts like yours that I made the right choice! I am proud to be in such good company! May you have only continued success! Linda

dear michele;what a fantastic job you have done.Totally awesome.Keep up the great work..Patsy

Michele, YEAH that is awesome hun and congrats... Clap: That is almost 200 lbs lost.....WOW... I know you must be feeling just awesome!!! Well nice job hun and I will be there some day in the near future, my overall weight loss goal is 160 lbs..... Well take care hun and thanks for sharing.....Also I posted to your "tough love" post, please do not take it the wrong way, I know it takes dedication and work to get through but sometimes tough can be to tough. I know it helped you hun and that is awesome and if it can help another that is great too. thanks for sharing... ~Hugs~ Debra P 285/215/125??