I gave birth?

Ok Today is my 9 month surgiversary!  And I have been thinking... yes my head hurts from thinking, but flow with me here! haha In the time it takes for a woman to nurture a fetus and give birth to it, I have completely recreated my life these past nine months!  I am not the same person I used to be... half of me is gone!  I finally gave birth to the new person I have always wanted to be, and let me tell ya IT FEELS FRIGGIN GREAT! I am so happy that I made this choice in my life.  It was worth every single negative thing that happened (which the good far outweighs the bad, so I don't remember the negative too much)..... So let's get out the streamers, and ya'll can celebrate with me, and we can sip away on our crystal lite and eat a little bit of chicken or salmon (protein, protein, protein!) lol

Happy 9 month surgiversary!! Congrats on the birth of the new you! I have to agree that this is the greatest decision I have made as well and I have never felt so good about myself for everything I have acheived. You have done so great losing half of you, I am still a little ways off from that but I am still trying! Tomm will be my 14 month post op date.

I am proud of everyone on the TN forum because they have come so far... I have got to watch many on their journey and it makes me happy to see the changes, not just physical although that is the most evident to people, but emotionally, mentally, socially.... its exciting!  Newfound confidence, joy, hope renewed.... so many wonderful "firsts" in our lives....  HAPPY SURGIVERSARY TO EVERYONE TODAY, regardless of how long its been! 

Wow! to feel like you have a new leash on life is great!!! I hope all who have WLS have this feeling sooner or later.  Congrats to you!! Kim

Congrates,,,,,,, I feel the same way

Hi Melanie! We haven't met in person yet but you have been a source of inspiration to me in the past 7 months.  I have watched your progress through your pictures and honestly, you don't even look like the same person.  As my surgery date approaches and I get a little more nervous...I just click on this board and see all of the success stories and it makes me know that I am doing the right thing! Thanks for sharing your story! Freddie

Congratulations on transforming your life in less than one year. Happy surgiversary!!

Melissa

Mel, you are one hot mama!!!  I'm so glad and proud that you are "coming into your own"!!!   Just in the short amount of time I've known you, you have blossomed-your outlook and attitude are fantastic.  I hope and pray that I will be as successful as you in this wonderful journey!  Looking forward to seeing you Saturday.