A Whole Year!!!

Marsha-Marsha-Marsh
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on 12/21/09 2:10 pm - Durant, OK

Wow, where did the time go? I can't believe today (12/22) is my one-year surgeryversary! What a ride it has been! Everyone that I tell about my surgery, asks me if I'd do it again. My response without hesitation is Heck Yes! I'd go through all the complications again, because I like the way I feel now! I like the way I look too, but I have energy that I have never had!

I met a new friend tonight and when I told him I had dr. appts. tomorrow in Edmond, he asked what for. I told him, I had gastric bypass a year ago and I am going for one year visits. He said, "Wow! You don't look overweight!" I laughed and told him that was the nicest thing anyone had ever said to me! I still consider myself fat, I can see the difference in the mirror, but I can also see all the flaws. I'm working on those, but I'm afraid those flaws are going to have to have some MAJOR aid from a plastic surgeon! And maybe that'll happen one of these days, but for now I can cover those up with clothing and be happy.

Thanks guys for all the support! I couldn't have done it without you all!

Hugs,
Marsha

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

leah41
on 12/21/09 11:09 pm

Hi Marsha!

You look marvelous! It has been one year for me too...congrats on all your weight loss.

(deactivated member)
on 12/21/09 11:47 pm - OK

VBG on 01/07/09

Yea! Marsha!!! You look amazing! I am about to come up on my one year, and I feel the same way you do, I would do it again in a heartbeat!!

Don't those comments feel so good...You aren't the overweight girl you use to think of yourself as...So live it, love it and look forward to a lot more of those compliments!

soldiersxbabygirl
on 12/22/09 12:02 am - Cibolo, TX

RNY on 08/03/04

Marsha~

Happy 1 year Surgiversary! You look wonderful and I think you've done amazing in your first year. I know you have many great experiences to come yet! I think we all see more of our own flaws than others ever do so enjoy those compliments! *hugs*

~ Renae

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marylaw
on 12/22/09 12:38 am - Winfield, KS

VSG on 11/17/08

You look great, Marsha! Congratulations on an amazing year. Keep up the good work.
Merry Christmas,
Mary

"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"

ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach

okievicky
on 12/22/09 2:51 am

VSG on 07/29/09

Congrats on 100-plus pounds at 1 year. Wow! I know your life is very different. Quite a ride, isn't it? Take care, and merry Christmas.

Kim J.
on 12/22/09 9:12 am - Claremore, OK

RNY on 12/16/08

Marsha! Congrats to you.
I'm so happy for you. You have come a long way. I just had my year surgiversary too! Isn't it the greatest thing we ever did for ourselves!

When you are ready for plastics you should go see Dr. Cuzalina with Tulsa Surgical Arts. He is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! The price was really good and I am so pleased with my results!

Continue to have a great journey!
Hugs
Kim J!

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