four years ago...

wow! yesterday was my 4 year WLS anniversary. hard to believe 4 years have gone by. statistically, my bmi 4 years ago was 66 - BMI now is 24; weight 4 years ago was 463 -- weight now is 166. 4 years ago i wore size 6X. today i wear size 8 pants. 4 years ago, i needed 2 seats on an airplane - now i have extra space in one. 4 years ago, it was difficult to turn the steering wheel in my vehicle as my stomach was pressed up against the wheel - now there's a huge space between my body and the wheel. 4 years ago i couldn't climb a single flight of stairs without gasping for breath - now i always take the steps - multiple flights - just cause i can!

i can walk for miles; i can sit in booths; i can sit on any kind of chairs without fear of collapse; i can climb ladders; i can sit on the floor - and get back up again!

i have normal blood pressure without medication.

this is not an easy journey -- it's a struggle. but i believe it to be a struggle that is well worth the effort. my only regret is that i didn't take this control of my life till i was 48 years old. wish i had done it sooner -- i missed out on a lot in those years.

but i'm not missing out anymore! 

WOW!!  I hope to experience just a bit of the success you have four years from now.  Your journey is inspiring.  ~Clinell

I know, right? debdoc is AMAZING! I heart her :)

and i heart you too!

thank you! you are doing great - keep it up. it's worth it.

deb

What a difference 4 years makes!!!!! Congrats on far you have come!!

thanks! it is just amazing how much change has taken place...good change!

all the best.

deb

It is so great this surgery is truly a Miracle for many of us.

it has surely been a miracle for me!

Happy surgiversary!!!!  What an inspiration you are!  I can only hope to be able to get down and maintain as long as you.