One Year Surgiversary

joansch
on 8/26/15 6:32 pm, edited 8/26/15 6:34 pm

Wow. I can't believe tomorrow will be one year since my surgery. It seems like just yesterday and also seems like another lifetime ago.

From how I felt those first few days, I didn't think I'd be where I am now. The aftermath of the surgery was much worse than I expected. I had a lot of pain and a lot of trouble in the hospital, but once they discharged me and I was home I began to feel better right away. I took baby steps, helped so much by the caring people on this forum, and worked through issues that would have made me crazy without your help. But I made it and I'm down 82 pounds from my surgery date, and 85 pounds from my all-time high.

I'd like to lose another 20 pounds and it's coming off slowly. But, even if I don't lose another ounce, I'm thrilled to be where I am. I couldn't have predicted how much better I feel now than I did a year ago. I wish I done it sooner, but I guess we do it when we're ready and not before.

Here are my before and after pics. The before is the day before surgery. The after is from 2 weeks ago.

Thank you all for your help and support as I start my second year on the losers' bench. I couldn't have done it without you.

Hugs...

Joan

Joan, Annapolis, MD

5'3" SW: 248 Surgery date: 28 Aug 2014

Emiepie
on 8/26/15 7:02 pm

RNY on 08/11/14

Great job!! Keep going strong and congrats!

RNY 8/11/14 with Dr. Kelvin Higa PS Lipectomy 4/12/17 with Dr. John Burnett HW291.4/CW165/GW150

Susie2756
on 8/26/15 7:16 pm

You look amazing ! Congrats on your continued success!

NYMom222
on 8/26/15 8:13 pm

RNY on 07/23/14

Congratulations! Your smile says everything

Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014

Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16

#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets

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TimeForMe61
on 8/26/15 11:23 pm - Lancaster, PA

RNY on 01/22/15

You look fabulous, Joann!! Keep up the great work and congratulations!!

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HW: 295; SW: 272; CW: 159; Surgeon's goal: 167; My goal: 140

mljohns
on 8/27/15 5:28 am

DS on 01/27/15

Amazing! And what a beautiful smile!

lcraver
on 8/27/15 6:32 am - Knightdale, NC

RNY on 03/02/15

You look mah-velous!!!

Highest weight - 440 lbs, Surgery weight - 395 lbs, Current weight - 291 lbs.

melissasue1982
on 8/27/15 6:39 am

RNY on 04/06/15

Great job!! I remember when you had surgery :)

HW: 328 Program start weight: 309 SW:275.8 CW: 154.6 (12/14/16)

killinmesmalls77
on 8/27/15 7:48 am - MN

RNY on 05/07/15

Great job! You are looking so good! Thank you for sharing!

HW: 276 SW: 254.1 GW: 125 CW: 154.5

karenp8
on 8/27/15 12:06 pm - Brighton, IL

You have done great Joan! Congratulations!!