One year post-op - what a year

"but I can eat again 20 minutes later if i really wanted."

You got that right!

 HA! I love that last shirt, I would wear that with pride! 

I know you have struggled, but I also know that you have made amazing steps towards a new you, and I am consistently and constantly amazed by you. I can't wait until I can meet you face to face. 

 It's probably my favorite shirt of all time!!!! I mean - the second I saw it, I knew it was just.....perfect. 

Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday!  Thanks for sharing your ongoing journey with us.  You have been a treasure of Information as well as an Inspiration to me over the past couple months as I have looked into having bariatric surgery.  Thanks.  Have a good one.

 Happy Birthday and Anniversary, Alison!   You never fail to inspire me!  Thanks to your encouragement back in October I dragged my then 346 pound ass into the gym and haven't looked back.  You have more of an impact on us here than you can ever know. 

You have come along way!!!! Congrads

I agree. I was just sleeved Monday and am so happy to have you putting it out there realistically and honestly. This is not going to be a cake walk, but a great tool if you use it right. You are amazing! Love our honesty!

 wow, awesome accomplishments!  fantastic

Happy, Happy Birthday!

You have had one heck of a year, that is for sure.

Congrats on all of your accomplishments! I am really in awe of your athletic progress. I am really trying to get myself in gear to do something...anything. I used to swim frequently, but since I moved (1.5 months ago), I've just lapsed into doing nothing.

I feel you on the plastic surgery...I really want that to by my next step as well although I don't know when. Anyway, I know I need to start increasing muscle mass if I'm going to seriously consider plastics.

Alright, well I'm rambling now, but I have loved being able to see your progress on here and you are definitely a hard worker in all you do. Thanks for sharing with us, and here's to an amazing year 2 post-op!

Lindsey

Edited to add: Oh, and I forgot to mention that "onederland" is just around the corner! That's amazing! 

Happy Birthday! You are such an inspiration and a wise voice on this forum. My birthday was yesterday- the last birthday I will celebrate being morbidly obese!