Hello, It's me!

Hey, I haven't came to this board in a while. Shame on me for ignoring my "family"! I hope everyone is doing good! Update on me... I just turned 2 years on Jan. 13th and cant believe how fast these 2 years went for me. I am soooo happy I had wls. It has truly changed my life for the better. Yes, I have lost a couple friends and a partner but I still dont don't regret my decision to have the surgery. I can walk, go to amusment parks, shop in regular stores and just live a better quality of life. The further out I become, the more I realized that I DO have an eating problem/addiction to food. I talked to my pcp about it and she refered me to an eating therapist that specializes in eating disorders. She has helped me in so many ways. My biggest struggle has been compliments. I don't hate them but they make me feel very uncomfortable. When I look in the mirror, I still see a fat face but people are telling me that my face is slim! My therapist is working on that with me too! When I starting researching the surgery I was 450 lbs!! The day of surgery, I was 388. Right now I'm 181 lbs!!!!!! Now that's what I call a BLESSING!!!!! Once I reached my lowest weight, I maintained it for a few months but I gained 10 lbs. back. I'm now back to my lowest again. I eat pretty normal and still do protein shakes everyday. Without them, my hair falls out. I wear a size 10 pants and a size 12 tops! The skin is horrible but I'll take this skin anyday over being 450 again. I'm so afraid to have plastic surgery but I do want it. I promised myself that I would at least go to a couple consults to get information. I'm ready for my boobs to be back where they should be! LOL! I am so thankful for this site, without it, I never would of had this surgery! I have been neglecting you guys but I appreciate all the support yall have given me. I see a lot of new faces and cant wait to get to know you all. Thanks! Kay I hope to have updated pictures soon!

Wow!! That's great! It's always good to see more faces on this board! I am new here but I am so happy this place exists. Welcome Back!!

Thanks and welcome to the board!!!

Hey sweetheart. Nice to see you posting again! I love hearing your wls story....it is such an inspiration. I feel like I have watched your progress and I want to celebrate with you Did you take alot of pictures throughout your journey? I think that might help you see the weight loss in yourself. Rachelle

Thanks Rachelle, I have taken lots of pictures and I often go back and look at them. I see a huge difference. Kay

I must commend you for not only losing the weight which is amazing in itself, but also being open to work with a therapist on the real tough stuff....I wish you the best and hope to see you on the board............It is nice to have people come back and tell us about their personal journeys of weghtloss

Thank you very much, Sean! Take care, Kay

Holy cow Kay you look fantastic!! Happy (belated) surgiversary and congrats on all your success. I was remembering your journey and wondering how you were doing just a few days ago. =) Glad to hear things are evening out and you are doing well! Congratulations on all your successes! Shells

Thank you so much, Shell!! Kay