One year update w/ acomplishments

Well better late than never! It's been a year and a week since my life took a huge turn towards improvement. I have lost 127lbs. and 167 overall. I am more than halfway to my surgeons' goal. Today I had my blood drawn, next week I see the nutritionist at OSU and next month I see the sleep study doctor for a re-test. I have a consult with a plastic surgeon next month to make a "game plan" since there is a lot of excess skin on my legs from my progress with the lymphedema. Here is a list of mini goals/WOW moments I have had in the past year: I can bend over to tie my shoes. I no longer need my seatbelt extender in my car. I can take a flight of stairs instead of waiting for the elevator. I can zip my coat. I can be weighed on a normal doctor scale. I can do 30 minutes on the eliptical machine. I can climb out of the pool using the ladder. I had to lower my steering wheel. I fit comfortably in booths at restuarants. I can buy clothes at Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, and Wal-mart. I can wear pants that button and zip with no elastic. I needed alterations made to slacks but it was only to make them shorter and the waist snugger. I can easily fit into restroom stalls. I can walk around the mall for hours and keep the pace with my friend. I am no longer on blood pressure medication. I feel more like a normal overweight person. ***I'm no longer the person who I told myself I would never be. (I used to see SMO people struggling and I would tell myself, I might be overweight but I would never let myself get like that. Well, I got like that, I got beyond that, I got to where I would see those people and wish I was as small as them).*** Still need to get new pictures taken and posted! Thank you all for your support, encouragement, and humor! Sarah Margaret

I am glad to hear you are doing so well. THose are great accomplishments indeed. Take care

Sarah congrats on all your accomplishments! You are inspiring I hope to do as well. I am still waiting on insurance approval and then my consult appointment. Take care Renee

Sara, that is so awesome for you. Keep up the good work! Hugs Lori

Sarah you are an inspiration! Congratulations on your accomplishment! I had my PAT's today and surgery is 4/27. I know exactly what you mean... there seems to be "grades" of fat. My mom said well, if you only lose (blank) pounds, you will still be fat! Well mom, there are levels of "fat" in society. It is also how I feel, I will be happy just to feel comfortable with myself. I thank God for giving me this chance. Take care! Pam

I have never posted here before, But after reading your acomplishments. I just had to give you congrats....Very happy for you. Keep up the good work... Peggy / Pebbles