wow a whole year has gone by...wow

jazzylady
on 11/17/09 2:44 am - tulsa, OK

Well...just like Lorna said....it has been the best thing that I have ever done for myself. I feel like I have been given a second chance at living life to all the fullest that I was created to do. There has been so many awesome changes over the past 12 months, some bad such as losing some friends, but a whole lot of good that truly makes up for the little bad things.Some of the things I am experiencing now are:

1.       Sitting comfortably in a booth in a restaurant

2.       Walking up stairs without being short of breath, and trying to cough when I get to the top to mask that I am out of breath!

3.       Going from a 30-32 to 14/16

4.       Losing 163lbs

5.       Shopping in the misses section…no longer in the women’s

6.       Exercising on the elliptical for over an hour

7.       Running

8.       A new found confidence and restoration of self esteem

9.       A more appreciation for God’s love for me

10.   Loss of some friends

11.   Returning back to school to finish up degree.

Just loving life now....living and no longer existing!

LaDetra

fleemore1
on 11/17/09 3:48 am - Harrah, OK

RNY on 03/12/08

LaDetra, I am so proud of you. You have come so far. It's hard to believe that it has been a year. It just seems like yesterday!!! I know you're enjoying life and being able to serve Him to the fllest!!! You look amazing...

This is the ride of my life.....what an amazing tool I now have!!!

jazzylady
on 11/17/09 4:29 am - tulsa, OK

RNY on 11/17/08

Thanks Debbie!! Yes, I do and its a great feeling too

LaDetra

Marsha-Marsha-Marsh
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on 11/17/09 5:21 am - Durant, OK

RNY on 12/22/08

LaDetra,

First off, WOW! You look amazing! That is some sexy picture of you my dear! I am so proud of you! I can relate to your entire list of things you can do now. Isn't it amazing what a difference has been made in our lives! Congratulations!

Hugs,
Marsha

34 lbs. lost before surgery on December 22, 2008. 105 lbs. lost prior to signing up for WLS.

MommaHen
on 11/17/09 8:46 am - Oklahoma City, OK

RNY on 11/10/08

LaDetra

What a ride and you look awesome. I am so proud of you!

Having the time of my life!

soldiersxbabygirl
on 11/17/09 1:33 pm - Cibolo, TX

RNY on 08/03/04

Well, Ms. LaDetra, it has been quite a wonderful year for you! You have quite the list of great accomplishments in front of you and I know you have many more to come in the future~ I am very happy for you! *hugs*

Happy 1st Surgiversary!!

~ Renae

~*Renae*~ Open RNY 8/3/04 ** (rockmyskinnyjeans on MFP)
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Kim J.
on 11/18/09 4:43 am - Claremore, OK

RNY on 12/16/08

I'm so happy for you. Keep on Keeping on! You are doing great!

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me." Erma Bombeck

19 lbs lost before surgery
9/3/09 Full TT, MR, BL, BA, Arm Reduction and Lipo 10-12 lbs skin/fat removed

okievicky
on 11/18/09 8:36 am

VSG on 07/29/09

LaDetra, Love the photo, love that you are livin' life in the fast lane. You've made a lot of positive changes as you've shed those 163 pounds. You, too, are an inspiration. Congratulations!