1 year surgerversary!!!!
1 year ago today I was going in for my surgery. I can't believe it's been a year. So many things have changed. I am no longer circus fat! I am down 152# pounds! I have lost 16 inches from my waist, 16.5 inches from my hips, 14 inches from my chest, and 2.5 inches from my neck, and numerous other inches from all over my body! I have gone from a size 34 pant to a 16, a size 5x shirt down to a 1x. I can wear heels again without feeling like a clydesdale. My naked body looks like a melted mushy candle, but I can hide all that yucky skin and look decent in nice clothes.
I don't get winded going up and down steps anymore. I can sit in a booth comfortable, and I don't feel like everyone stares at me in public anymore. The weight loss has really slowed down this last month, and I still want to lose another 30-40 pounds; not sure if it is feasable or not, but I will try. I have been lucky that I can tolerate most foods without a problem. I cheat once in a while, but I feel normal when I eat now. I don't want the huge meals anymore, and I don't usually feel hungry. Some days I still struggle with the protein & water, but this is a life long journey. I will continue my journey and hopefully help others along the way with what I have learned so far.
Thanks to my wonderful husband who has been by my side through this whole process. He stood by me through my horrible depression when I was first denied the surgery, then through all the hoop jumping to get the surgery approved, and me balling my eyes out on the morning of surgery. I could never have made it without him! Thanks to my wonderful sister too, who has shown me the way, like only a sister can. My parents were also supportive and that meant a lot as well.
I never imagined what an entire year could bring... now for the next year and beyond!!!
Me presurgery at 344#
Me 1 year post op at 192#, total loss of 152#
This was my favorite out fit when I was wearing fat clothes... Now I can fit into one leg
This is a new outfit... size 16 pants and XL jacket!!!
I don't get winded going up and down steps anymore. I can sit in a booth comfortable, and I don't feel like everyone stares at me in public anymore. The weight loss has really slowed down this last month, and I still want to lose another 30-40 pounds; not sure if it is feasable or not, but I will try. I have been lucky that I can tolerate most foods without a problem. I cheat once in a while, but I feel normal when I eat now. I don't want the huge meals anymore, and I don't usually feel hungry. Some days I still struggle with the protein & water, but this is a life long journey. I will continue my journey and hopefully help others along the way with what I have learned so far.
Thanks to my wonderful husband who has been by my side through this whole process. He stood by me through my horrible depression when I was first denied the surgery, then through all the hoop jumping to get the surgery approved, and me balling my eyes out on the morning of surgery. I could never have made it without him! Thanks to my wonderful sister too, who has shown me the way, like only a sister can. My parents were also supportive and that meant a lot as well.
I never imagined what an entire year could bring... now for the next year and beyond!!!
Me presurgery at 344#
Me 1 year post op at 192#, total loss of 152#
This was my favorite out fit when I was wearing fat clothes... Now I can fit into one leg
This is a new outfit... size 16 pants and XL jacket!!!
MY JOURNEY BEGINS...
Oh wow...you look awesome. I am approaching a year (two more months) but I stilll have a ways to go. Congratulations! Did you do anything special to commemerate the day?
Start: 487 lbs (8/07) Lost 81 lbs pre op on South Beach. 406 lbs at surgery (6/08). 179 post op, by 2011. I lost 308 lbs. Gained 98 while pregnant (2012-13) lost all but 25. My goal is to be 179 again!
Two years after that....
I could not be happier.
Doh! Well you'll just have to do something really awesome on your 2 yr surgiversary then 
Start: 487 lbs (8/07) Lost 81 lbs pre op on South Beach. 406 lbs at surgery (6/08). 179 post op, by 2011. I lost 308 lbs. Gained 98 while pregnant (2012-13) lost all but 25. My goal is to be 179 again!
Two years after that.... I could not be happier.
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