Hi Everyone,

I made goal a couple of weeks ago and then fluttered up and down a bit but it's been a week now at 135 lbs so I felt comfortable moving my dolphin hopefully for the last time. 152 lbs GONE!

I started my journey in May of 2017. My one year surgiversary is 1 month away.

I started at 287 lbs and had trouble walking, breathing and just being. The clock was ticking and not in a good way.

I belong to a gym and have for the past 8 months. I lift weights, swim, row and various other things as the mood strikes me. I walk my dogs every night - rain, shine, or snow. We walk a minimum of 3 miles every evening. I have a whole new wardrobe and I still can't believe I wear small tops and size 10 pants. Who knew a year ago I'd be wearing skinny jeans and pretty bras from Victoria's Secret? I certainly didn't.

There have been bumps along the way but those were in the very beginning. A complication right after surgery that precipitated a second surgery and then some lingering stuff for a month or two and then it's been smooth sailing.

I can eat anything with the exception of sugar. I have dumped twice and know that eating too quickly can cause it and sugar. Everything else is fine. I can finally eat eggs again, pasta is fine (but I choose not to), all meats are OK. I don't eat bread because it doesn't really sit well and it just fills me up and causes trouble so I don't bother.

No issues with bloodwork, or energy. I'm good to go.

Fear of regain is always close but I'm pretty sure I've got this. I don't want to go back there. I don't want to be that person again. I plan on working hard at staying here. It's going to be work - probably harder work than losing weight in the first place but I'm up for hard work. I'm not afraid of it.

The only regret I have is that I didn't do this sooner.

To those of you beginning the journey, please don't believe every horror story you hear. It won't all be smooth sailing, and there will be some bumps, but I have yet to hear anyone say that it wasn't worth it.

Everyday is a new day in the beginning and each day gets better than the day before. I used to hear people say that all the time and didn't believe it, but it's true. But most of all, be kind to yourselves, take each day as it comes. We are hardly perfect but we are all human. Don't be too hard on yourself. Live your life and enjoy what each day has to offer.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas!

Tell me about it I was referred in Oct of last year (2017) to TWH. Finally got my surgeon's appointment last month and it isn't until March 22nd. So disappointing. I have been calling weekly to see for any cancellations but nobody calls me back it's been four weeks in a row now. I really thought I would have had the surgery already and I dont want to wait another 6 months. Feeling discouraged. I'm so tired of being fat.

Hi Melly! Yes...I'm now 5 days post op and on the bench

It does seem to take a long time to get things going but once it starts it actually moves quite quickly. The trio will love that you are doing a lot of research, put some of what you are learning into practice. Before you know it you will be on the losers bench!

I'm sure you've all been there. I've been referred early November and I'm waiting to hear about orientation at this point.

I called Humber River last week to make sure they had my file and they did confirm they have it but it will still be a few weeks to get my orientation information.

I feel like once you've decided this surgery is for you - it's so hard to wait for the next step. I've done a lot of research, I've read books and forums and the Humber River bariatric guide. I've talked to a lot of wls patients, I've talked to my GP, I've done my bloodwork and my sleep study already.

I want this badly! I'm just complaining because I'm impatient. Oh well, hopefully by this time next year i will be close to a surgery date and I can finally say this is happening!!!