6 Months ago today.....

I had my sugery.  What has happened in those six months?

1.  I am no long on diabetic medication.  I am considered controled.
2. I have lost 119lbs since surgery and 159lbs since July 07 when I started my 6 month pre-op diet.
3.  I have gone from busting out of a 32 jeans to buy a size 20 jeans today!!  My goal is size 14 or 16.
4.  I am 6 lbs over the weight I was when I got married.
5. I rode a rollecoaster.
6. I can wear my seatbelt comfortablly.
7. My stomach doesn't touch the wheel anymore.
8. I can sit comfortably at the movies.
9. I can kneel down and my knees don't kill me.
10. I can buy a bra off the self now!!
11. I can buy clothes of the rack!!
12. I like taking pictures now!!
13. My kids are healther and love to be healthy!!
14. I can do work around the house without being tired.
15. i went down a size in shoes.
16. I am not afraid to brake any chair I sit in.
17. i can do housework and not get tired.
18. i can keep up with the kids.
19. I feel beautiful!!
20. The fun I have discovered with husband....

And Lauren...per request...new photos on my page.

Congrats! #20 is my favorite thing that has changed, by far

Keep up the great work. You look wonderful and happy!

Thanks Brooke!  I am enjoying #20 very much. : )

What a wonderful list Melissa! You look beautiful. Congrats on your successes and I pray there are many more! 19 is my favorite from your list. :) 

Thank you so much Kat. It is wonderful to actual feel great about yourself.  I had lost that about myself, but alas, I have found it agian.

Congrats.. You have done great and you're such an inspiration.

Penny

Thank you Penny! 

Also, wow on the pictures. You look great!!!!

Happy six month Surgiversary. I can't wait until I'm 6 months out. you look terrific in your pics!!!

This ansd a year out were and are the days I have always looked forward to!!  It is great to look at your before picture and look at your now picture and think to yourself, I DID THAT!!!  I am so worth it and i have worked so hard for it.  You are looking great yourself!!