What a difference a year makes

What a difference a year makes
Wow. Has it really been a year already? It seems like it was just yesterday that I was scared to death and heading into the operating room. One year later and down 208 pounds, past my personal goal and 20 pounds from my Dr's. goal. I am off almost all prescription medication, except for a minimal amount of my blood pressure medication, which I have been told now is only for the beta blocker due to my heart valve. I haven't felt this good in over 25 years and probably haven't been this small in just as long. In one year I have gone from wearing a 6XL shirt, a 58 waist and a 17 shoe, to a Large or XL shirt, a 40 waist, and a 15 shoe.

In summary, WHAT A RIDE!!!! WLS was the hardest decision I ever made in my life, and the best thing that I have ever done for myself. It has been so worth it. It has been far easier than I imagined and FAR better than I ever dreamed it could be.

Thank you God for the love and support of my wife, family, and friends. Also for my new OH friends. I couldn't have done it without all of you.

Congrats on your great accomplishment!!!  Thanks for sharing.  What an inspiration for all on all stages of this process!! 

Brian

Hey Jason, I think all of us that are a year out plus know exactly what you're talking about, and know where you're coming from. It's almost like we jumped into a time machine and went back in time. Too bad we don't get to re-do those awful MO years. Unfortunately, those years are gone. All we can do now is make the best out of our future.   Enjoy your new body/life!  Ron

Hi Jason, Happy 1st Year! It's great, isn't it, all the positive changes? You've had a super-successful first year--the first of many more great years to come!

Congrats. I was about the size you were when you started, it's interesting to see where I could be a year from now. Good luck with the last 20! Eric

Congrats - Doing great