X-post, NSV GOAL @ almost 1 year
Well, most of you know that I have taken up ice skating again, and even competed last month. One of my goals for the past several months has been to land a jump, any jump, by my surgiversary date. Well, last night, I learned, and landed several bunny hops. I know to some people, a bunny hop is no big deal, but I'm over the moon thrilled about it. Once I can to that well, it will be time to learn the waltz jump. I would have never thought my journey would lead me to something I love so much. One of the "side effects" of my VSG and this activity is that I am finally learning to live in the moment and enjoy it, and to do things for myself. I just had to share this victory with you. 
high weight 230 start of journey weight 217 surgery weight 191 current weight 138
This sounds so wonderful. Congratulations on your weight loss and following your dreams. I am so happy for you.
Carol
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
That is so exciting! Congrats to you! I've always loved to watch ice skating but I have terrible balance and would never venture to try it. I'm still preop but something I am excited to get back to is horseback riding, something I used to LOVE to do regularly! I also love to swim but have avoided pools for going on two years now. I've decided that once I lose enough weight I'm going to find a coach to teach me how to swim competitively. 
I can't wait! Something I've never done but always wanted to do is white water rafting. I'm definitely going to add that one to my list of to-dos when I get some weight off! Just thought I'd share some of my current daydreams with you.
Again, congrats! I'm VERY impressed because it's something I could never do. Keep up the good work!
~Angela
