X-post, 1 year with pics (I hope)
Here is that follow up post that I promised. It was a great day overall. Work was quiet, the Starbucks was good, and I may have figured out how to take photos from my I-phone and put them on my PC. I didn't make it to the rink tonight, traffic and timing were not working with me. But I did learn a small jump which was a goal by my 1 year date. I also turned in my paperwork to compete in a regional competition next month. Tomorrow I get to go hang out with a friend I haven't seen in a long time. I just found out a couple of weeks ago that she had a VSG in May. It should be a great catch up visit.
Like I said earlier, there is just too much to write about to summarize a year. But, I will say, no regrets, this was one of the best choices I have ever made. Now I will try to post some photos.
The first one is Mike & me in April 2012 after he ran a 1/2 marathon, the second one is Mike and me at my graduation in May 2012, the third one was taken at my competition in Jly 2013. I got them out of order, but I will be happy if they come through.
high weight 230 start of journey weight 217 surgery weight 191 current weight 138
You look great. Congratulations on a job well done. You are an inspiration.
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
You both look fantastic! Congrats on all your success! I want you to know that your posts have inspired me to work towards pursuing something I have always loved but been too intimidated to pursue competitively. Swimming! I'm still preop but hope to have a surgery date in the next week or two. I'm so excited to get this journey started so that I'll have enough weight off by spring to start working with a swim coach on swim strokes and turns. I don't know if I'll be ready to compete by next summer but summer 2015 better watch OUT! So, thank you for inspiring me!!! I love that you skate competitively and hope to continue to see your success! Best wishes to you! Thanks again! 
~Angela
