Oh What A Beautiful Day- 6 Month Anniversay

Well, 6 months ago today, my ride started. And what a ride it has become. On October 12th, I weighed 263 pounds. Today, I am hanging at 186 (but, I'm losing again, slow, but losing again). On October 12th, my feet/ankles/knees hurt SO bad that I hated walking. Today, I am pain free (ok, excpet for the pulled muscle on my hip due to Friday's dancing). I walk 2+ miles 4 - 5 days a week, bike ride, etc. On October 12th, I was miserable during our visit at the Grand Canyon. Today, I just made reservations for whitewater rafting, horseback riding and hiking in West Virginia. On October 12th I could not ride the rides at Bush Gardens. Today, I can ride the rides with my son without needing a shoe-horn to get in. On October 12th, it was difficult to take a bath. The water barely covered me, it was hard to get in and out. Today, I LOVE taking a bath. I actually get covered by the bubbles. On October 12th, I wanted to stay home, away from everyone. Today, I want to be out front. I don't want to be cooped up in the house. On October 12th, I hated to clothes shop. Today, I enjoy clothes shopping (just not spending the money for clothes that I will wear for a few weeks). I love going to the store and finding things on the "regular" rack. On October 12th, I could not cross my legs. Today, I do it all of the time. On October 12th, I jiggled when I walked. Today, hubby says I sway when I walk (ut-oh). So, looking back over the past 6 months, I've met people I would call "friend", I've gained confidence, had "WOW" moments that I thought would never come back and feel blessed by this surgery and my doctor. Jill 263/186/145

JIll, You go girl! That's all so awesome to see!!!! I'm one month out and still struggling with a few issues here and there, to be expected I know....but you've inpsired me! I can't wait to accomplish some of the very things you have! Kirsten

Jill, Wow what a difference only 6 months can make. Congrats to you on all of your accomplishments, Melissa

Hello Jill, I LOVE reading posts like this - not only do I get to share in your happiness but I also get to relive MINE! Make sure to save this post to your profile and read them, these moments will FOREVER make you smile. Another plus, long after you're at goal, these words will be the strength and motivation that'll keep you focused and successful. Congratulations!!! ....Hugs, Lei

you go girl!! hay today is my 6 mos too.. what a ride it has been!! congrats on your loses so far your doing great!!!! hugs, holly 259/161/125