One Year Surgiversary!

t2nashville
on 10/13/09 12:19 am, edited 10/13/09 12:26 am

In some ways, it seems like yesterday, and in other ways, it seems like a very long journey, but today marks my 1-year surgeriversary! One year ago, I drove with my Mom, aunt, and brother to Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, AL, and started a whole new life by having weight loss surgery. Some things have been consistent - the support of my family, friends, co-workers, and church family, for example. But so many other things in my life are different - my fridge and cabinets, the way I shop for groceries and clothes, my outlook on the future, my calendar (which is way too full right now!) - and mostly, the way I look at myself in the mirror. I'm so proud of where I am today, so healthy and full of energy, and very happy to be alive. As I've said before, my single regret is that I didn't do this sooner so that my Daddy could be a part of my journey. But as my Mom likes to say, he actually is. I believe he knows and is very proud of his daughter!

So my tally for 1 year is:

108 pounds lost - I'd still like to drop another 20 or so, but I'm not gonna sweat it, because....

Down from a size 26 to a size 10 - yeah, baby! My mom and I wear the same size clothes! 'Bout time I can go shopping in her closet!

I can run up stairs! I can cross my legs! I can do yoga and Pilates and Zumba! No seatbelt extensions! No sleep apnea or high blood pressure! I can feel my bones sticking out! And yes, I look pretty great, too!

Future goals - I'm gonna have to have brachioplasty sometime next year if I want those toned arms I've always coveted. I'm also gonna sign up to do the half marathon here in Nashville in April - I'm scared to death, but it's a thrilling kind of scared! And 2010 may finally be the year when I find someone to share my life with - who knows?

What I do know is this - God is so good to me, and I am very grateful for the life he gave back to me. I will never fail to give Him all the glory. He is the reason I am here!

I've attached a before and after picture for you. I found this before pic on my home computer this week, and I had to gasp when I looked at it. I seemed to be very happy here, but I really wasn't.

http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt68/T2Nashville/CIMG0228 .jpg

And the 2nd picture was taken at my pastor's home this past Sunday. I'm such a happy girl!

http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt68/T2Nashville/CIMG1084 .jpg

Thanks again to all of you for love and support during the past year. I couldn't have done this without you!

Susan J.
on 10/13/09 7:47 am - Madison, TN

RNY on 01/31/06

That happy, glowing girl was hidden inside all the time. I'm so glad she is finally free to enjoy life!

You are rockin' it girl!!

Susan (AKA bilsrib)
300/135/135 - Plastics February 2008 - Dr. Lois Wagstrom

P E A C E - It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.