My 6 year WLS anniversary!!

Wow it has been six years since I had WLS!!  10/26/2004 I had weight loss surgery and it changed my life forever.  It flew by so quickly and what a journey it has been.   I have managed to keep off over 200 pounds and I will lose another 140 pounds within the next 2 years. 

This year since March I have lost 33 of 80 pounds gained over the last 3 years.  I am so proud of this accomplishment.  It has not been easy and has taken great effort to persevere.  This will be the 1st year in 3 years that I have not gained weight.  Whoohooo!!

I love taking this time to reflect because at times I get discouraged because I wanted that number to be higher.  But on days like today I see that 33 pounds down is SO much better than gaining.

This is just one of the very best gifts I could have given ME.

Thanks again for support this year as I continue my journey to get healthier and make permanent lifestyle changes.

Have a great day!

Well done to you!!!

Your experience just goes to show that the battle with our weight is never truley over.  Thank you for sharing!

You are right, but WLS gives you a head start.  Learn from my experience and keep up the good work!  Thanks!

You are doing great!   Keep up the good work. 

You are a fighter of the higest order- keep plugging away..you're doing this!!

Molly,

We are with you. What you have accomplished is amazing. I remember when you came back on the boards looking for help. It was right after I started my journey. I can't imagine what your ride has been like, but I admire your determination and hard work. Keep going,  you can do this. I just started, but I have 140 more to lose as well and we can do it together.

Thanks!!  Yes we can!

Molly - you are just plain AMAZING!  I look up to you and know that I can use and re-use my tool whenever I put my mind to it. 

I have lost much slower in recent months, and I'm only a year out.  We are close in weight - I'm about 15-20 pounds higher than you - and it is SO much better than I was a year ago!  Now ... I need to continue to make it happen, too.  Back to basics.

You show me that it can be done.  A whole new life awaits us.  I know that the NUMBER (wt.) is not nearly as important as our health and good feelings.  Nothing can surpass that.  And, my 6- year WLS friend, we have got IT going on!!!!   Let's make this year a good one and continue along the path of health. 

Thanks for the inspiration.

Mary

Thanks for you kind words and yes we can do this!!! Keep up the good work and please take care of your tool!

I read your post with great interest.  I am 3 years out this month and have been dealing with issues of anger and depression.  The "honeymoon phase" is definitely over and I had the mental thought that I was "fixed", but now suddenly it seems like I am hungry all the time and I can eat more than I wish I could. I am having carb cravings and battling with an added 10 lbs. I wouldn't mind staying the same (I lost 150 lbs) and worry that 10 lbs could easily turn into 20 etc. I realize once a food addict, ALWAYS a food addict, but I am trying to recapture the enthusiasm for weight loss that has waned. I am not eating junk, just too much of what is healthy. I need the motivation back and to turn the  pity party into ongoing successes.  I will monitor this site and hopefully gain inspiration from others who are 3 years plus out.  Thanks everyone.