Today is my 1 year surgiversary!!!
Wow oh wow! I can't believe 1 year ago today I was scared stiff laying on the table in the OR getting prepped for surgery. I was so scared that maybe I would have complications or maybe I would be the 1 person to have this surgery and still not lose weight!
Looking back now, it was the best decision I have ever made. My life changed May 1st 2006. I am a completely different person today....and yet I am still the same person I always was. Does that make sense?? I am now letting people get to know the real me without being so self conscious all the time. I say whatever I think more now. I talk to strangers all the time. Strangers talk to me all the time now. I am no longer invisible, and it is wonderful!
As of today I have lost 99.5 pounds (yesterday it was officially 100, but I'm up .5 today...rats!!). I wear size 1/2 or 3/4 bottoms and size Small or Medium tops. Last year I was wearing 18-20 bottoms and 20-22 tops. People who see me now cannot tell that I was ever morbidly obese. I think I am a lot more fun than a lot of other people who have always been my size because I know where I have come from. I am sooooooo thankful for this blessing, this chance at a new life.
I will update new pictures soon, since the last ones are from January. Thanks to all of you for being so supportive of me!!
Hugs,
Darlene
Way to go!!!!! 
*Tina* 
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