One Year Surgiversary!!!

Thank you Moni! I used to feel frantic before surgery too - and occasionally afterwards too....... it was thanks to people here that I got all my questions answered.... Thank you for being a part of my journey too... Jackie

Congrats Jackie. I think you've done a fantastic job and are very committed to your'e new lifestyle. don't worry about making it to your 100 lb loss, with water weight you are probally close enough anyway! I didn't make it to my goal until I was two years out, so you got time!!

Thanks for the encouragement Jane - you are an awesome example for me to aspire to!! I hope I look as good as you at 2 years out!!!! Jackie

Congratulations, Jackie! I am overjoyed for you and your newly (re)found health! Did you ever in your wildest dreams before WLS think that you would lose 97 pounds in 1 year, stop being diabetic in one year, and have more energy than you had in years? I am struggling to believe that this wonderful tool is going to afford me all kinds of wonderful things like this very soon. I know it hasn't been easy, but you have presevered and served as a role model for pre-ops like me searching for hope and info on this board. You go girl! You are awesome! Thanks for all that you have done for me as I begin this journey. I can't wait to read about your next wow moment and your future triumphs! You are one of the many on this board who makes me proud to tell people that I have made this choice for myself. Thanks again and keep it up! I have no doubt that you will reach your goals. Hugs, Robin

Hi Robin, No I never could have even dreamed that I could lose almost 100lbs ever far less in one year!! And once I was diabetic I only saw a bad future ahead of me - I am so glad that is behind me too!! It is amazing that I can run all over the garden with my 3 year old son - I just could never have done any of that before - and he actually gets out of breath before me - well he is only 3 years old - a very strong 3 - but I will take my victory where I can get it lol!! I am so excited for you gettting this surgery Robin - after seeing what it has done for me I am excited when anyone gets the surgery - and if you use the tool wisely you will see the results pretty soon! I am so happy that you are so excited and enthusiastic doing this surgery - you are going to do great!! Thank you for answering!! Jackie

Congrats, Jackie! You have done a wonderful job! JoAnn

Thank you JoAnn!! That means a lot to me! Jackie

Happy ONE YEAR Surgirverary! Congratulations... I too missed the 100 pound mark for my 1 year, but like you I am not going to give up. I have started going to the gym also and WE WILL LOSE THOSE LAST FEW POUNDS!!! Keep the faith! Cathy

Hi Cathy, WE SHALL OVERCOME!!!! You have done great too!!! You can do it too! I have faith in you too! Jackie

Hi Jackie, I can't believe it's been a year!! Doesn't it seem to have gone by fast? You have done an awesome job of winning this battle of weight. And you are a winner!! I am so thankful to know you, and to have you as my good friend. I've learned so much from you and you are a good example to me. That is one benefit of this wls that I had not prepared myself for, and that is the friendships that I've developed. I didn't know that I would get all these great friends like you!! Good luck as you continue on your way. You'll get to wherever it is you want to be. I know you will because - well because you are that kind of Sottish lady!! love you! donna