My One Year Surgiversary!

charm64
on 5/25/12 12:16 am - Cambridge, Canada

Hello Everyone,

Well I'm not on the boards as much the last couple of months because Lacrosse season has started and I'm crazy busy!

Well on May 24th/2011 I had my surgery and it was the best decision I have ever made!
Life has changed in so many ways I don't know where to begin.

Starting Weight: 255 Size 22 5ft 2in
1 Year: 147 Size 8

There is all the physical: No high blood pressure, no sleep apnea, no skin rashes, no aches and pains (still some in hip), I can run, I have energy, I am generally happier.
I have not had any issues at all with the surgery. Only the ones that I make mistakes on!
I have been on a plane twice and doing up that seat belt makes me cry every time!
Riding all the rides at Disney was fantastic.
Cloths, well should I say more lol. So nice to be able to go in my closet and pick anything and it fits.

There have not been many negitives for me. Just vanity in some areas. My hair falling out was huge, and the hanging skin (mine's not too bad really).

For everyone waiting, the wait is worth it. Take that time to know what your doing and getting into. It has been an amazing experience but there are ups and downs like anything. But the more your educated and follow the rules you will do fine. If it wasn't for this board I don't know if I would of had the knowledge and understanding of what I was getting into.
Best wishes to everyone.

Char

Char
Dr. Reed
VSG May 24/2011

Tanya T.
on 5/25/12 12:20 am

RNY on 08/15/11

Congratulations Char!!
You have done amazing and must be so proud of yourself.

Tanya

charm64
on 5/25/12 12:22 am - Cambridge, Canada

Thanks, it still doesn't feel real sometimes. I walk by a mirror and think NO WAY! Thats me, no thats my sister lol.

It I can figure out the picture thing I will post. Have to get my kids to do it!

Char

Char
Dr. Reed
VSG May 24/2011

northernlight
on 5/25/12 10:05 am - Canada

VSG on 05/11/12

Congratulations, Char! So glad to hear of all your victories and you sound so happy with life these days! Can't wait to see some pics!

Deb

Joyce J.
on 5/25/12 1:01 am - Scarborough, Canada

RNY on 08/03/05

Hi Char

Thanks for posting to update

You are doing awesome. Sounds like things are going great for you

Keep up the good work and post when you can

Take care

Joyce----Today is the first day of the rest of your life

Gabygee
on 5/25/12 1:06 am - Canada

Congratulations, Char.
Hopefully this will inspire some more people to embark on the journey.

Monica M.
on 5/25/12 1:28 am - Penetanguishene, Canada

RNY on 03/02/11

Congrats on your surgiversary!! you've done so well, such an inspiration to so many!!

kellybelly333
on 5/25/12 3:51 am - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 03/23/11

Happy Surgiversary!! Fantastic job!!

Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!