A Year Later
So one year ago today I had my surgery.......
What has changed ??? So much but so little - lol - does that make sense ?
First and foremost - April 13, 2009 my weight was 263 lbs. and a BMI of 50.66 - Super Obese
April 13, 2010 my weight is 154.8 and a BMI of 28.3 - Overweight
A loss of 108 lbs. and a BMI that changed 22 points !!
April 13, 2009 - was taking 2000 milligrams of Metaformin a day for diabetes
April 13, 2010 - no medication for diabetes at all
April 13, 2009 - wore a size 26/28 pants and a 2x-3xd shirt
April 13, 2010 - wear a size 12 pants and a medium shirt
April 13, 2009 - lucky if I could walk 5 minutes without breathing heavy
April 13, 2010 - I have to take my 30 - 45 minute walk everyday - if I don't I feel ansy - AND even more amazing I'm enjoying it !!! And shhhh don't tell anyone - I actually feel like I'm moving to slow and need to speed it up - I'm having this weird desire to run - I'll admit - I have squelched it so far but nor sure how much longer that will work ......
April 13, 2009 - probably pretty close to my hightest weight - not highest but close
April 13, 2010 - my weight is the lowest it's been in 25 years !!!!
My life hasn't really changed a lot in a social way because I was pretty active and out there before BUT I FEEL better and know that I'm healthier and isn't that what it is all about ?!?!?
One more very important change...... I have met and become friends with so many different people through this experience that I would probably NEVER have met without it - and feel immensely blessed to have them in my life - you have been a great source of support, comfort, joy, good advice and well just plain fun !!
Anyhow wishing all of you continued success on your journeys and much love and happiness !! Thanks for sharing in my journey the last year !
What has changed ??? So much but so little - lol - does that make sense ?
First and foremost - April 13, 2009 my weight was 263 lbs. and a BMI of 50.66 - Super Obese
April 13, 2010 my weight is 154.8 and a BMI of 28.3 - Overweight
A loss of 108 lbs. and a BMI that changed 22 points !!
April 13, 2009 - was taking 2000 milligrams of Metaformin a day for diabetes
April 13, 2010 - no medication for diabetes at all
April 13, 2009 - wore a size 26/28 pants and a 2x-3xd shirt
April 13, 2010 - wear a size 12 pants and a medium shirt
April 13, 2009 - lucky if I could walk 5 minutes without breathing heavy
April 13, 2010 - I have to take my 30 - 45 minute walk everyday - if I don't I feel ansy - AND even more amazing I'm enjoying it !!! And shhhh don't tell anyone - I actually feel like I'm moving to slow and need to speed it up - I'm having this weird desire to run - I'll admit - I have squelched it so far but nor sure how much longer that will work ......
April 13, 2009 - probably pretty close to my hightest weight - not highest but close
April 13, 2010 - my weight is the lowest it's been in 25 years !!!!
My life hasn't really changed a lot in a social way because I was pretty active and out there before BUT I FEEL better and know that I'm healthier and isn't that what it is all about ?!?!?
One more very important change...... I have met and become friends with so many different people through this experience that I would probably NEVER have met without it - and feel immensely blessed to have them in my life - you have been a great source of support, comfort, joy, good advice and well just plain fun !!
Anyhow wishing all of you continued success on your journeys and much love and happiness !! Thanks for sharing in my journey the last year !
Highest (that I know of) 285 Weight when I started the process 277
Night before surgery 263 Goal weight 160
Smile ! You'll make the world a happier place !Inspriational video "Strive for Perfection, Settle with Excellence !
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Happy Surgiversary!
I'm all teary eyed at my desk now....lol
I'm soooo happy for you!!!
I can't wait for my 1yr it's been an amzing ride sooo far!!!!
I'm soooo glad I have you in my life you have been an amazing support!!!!!
Thanks sooooo much for all that you have done for us!!!!!!!!!!
I'm all teary eyed at my desk now....lol
I'm soooo happy for you!!!
I can't wait for my 1yr it's been an amzing ride sooo far!!!!
I'm soooo glad I have you in my life you have been an amazing support!!!!!
Thanks sooooo much for all that you have done for us!!!!!!!!!!
Melissa M.
HW 250/SW 217/CW 117/ 1st GW 133/ 2nd GW 117
Reached my goal!!!!!!
HW 250/SW 217/CW 117/ 1st GW 133/ 2nd GW 117
Reached my goal!!!!!! 
Happy Surgiversary!! Your accomplishments are amazing and inspiring! I can only hope that I have such great results on my 1 year. You look amazing and most important is that you feel amazing!! So happy for you!!!
Sugar Free, Fat Free, Protein Filled cake for you!
Sugar Free, Fat Free, Protein Filled cake for you! *Kate*
HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150 
HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150 
Happy Surgiversary! You have done an amazing job and you inspire so many people! Congrats on your success!!
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First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
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