One Year Surgiversary! Updates and outlooks at 1 year post op...

I seriously can't even describe how amazing "normal" feels. It happens so quick too. All those things that "normal sized" people don't think about will only be a distant memory for you. It's incredible. And your relationship with food will change but if your like me it will change for the better. I am still a "foodie" and love food! I still get excited to eat yummy stuff. I like high quality delicious food now - not just a huge quantity like before.

Buckle up and hold on tight - your in for an incredible ride!!

Happy 1 year surgiversary! You're doing great!

Congrats on your first year!

It's such an exciting time and good for you for making the most of it. All the best going forward, keep up the good work!

Great Update. I LOL'd at the bone part.

I was just saying to my wife last night, WTF is that...as I played with my newly rediscovered shin bone. My breast bone (the part you feel for before CPR) is also a new play toy when I get figgity. HAHA

Congratulations on your 1yr Anniversary.

HAHA! So funny eh? I'm always showing my hubby too - like "feel this" and pointing out my latest discovery. Just yesterday I was scratching my back and the way I had my arm twisted behind my back caused my should blade (wing) to stick way out! So weird.

Good luck on your continued success :)

So proud of you Nik****ep up the great work. You truly are an inspiration. I'm also 280 preop and I hope to God I achieve what you have. Please share any advice for success. How often do you work out? Thanks!

Good luck on your journey! It's seriously life changing in such an amazing way. I just stick to the plan and remember that what I've tried hasn't worked so I'm trusting others (mostly - I don't add bread despite the dietician encouraging me to) and staying focused. I've also asked my loved ones to keep me accountable. I work out informally (just on my own - I treated myself to a precor eliptical - LOVE IT!) 3 times a week and I jump on the trampoline (great work out and super fun) and now I also do yoga at home. Not every day but a few times a week. I always take the stairs now though. Good luck!

Hey Nikki,

Loved reading your post. You inform, encourage and inspire - just what I love about this site. You have done so well through hard work and commitment. It's not easy, but it is the best decision and I share your view that this is SO worth it.

Congratulations. I'm so happy for you.

Linda

Thanks and congrats to you as well :)

Congratulations on one year!!! I love everything you have reflected on and I can't wait to be able to do the finer things in life (like reach my toes without losing my breath hha). I can't wait to read more about your journey. I'm 9 days away from surgery so I'm soaking in as much as possible :)