Unimaginable Place In Life Two Years Post Op

Hi! I am two years post op yesterday so it was time to take note on how much my life has changed since having had my gastric bypass with Dr. Terrance Fullum.  I am SO blessed to have had this surgery and never could have imagined how much my life has changed physically and emotionally since losing 130lbs.  I continue to work hard at keeping the weight off (it isn't easy at times!), still make mistakes, however, it is a challenge that I happily accept! I wanted to share this story about me and my family that was recently published in the Annapolis Capital Gazette (Maryland).  Having gone back and forth about doing so I shared my weight loss story with the reporter because I felt it was an important piece of the puzzle to having entered the contest.  Since the story ran I have been out and about and have had other gastric bypass patients come up to me and share there weight loss stories and how the article inspired them to keep working, moving, and reaching towards their goals.  Little did they know that they were inspiring me and I continue to need inspiration and motivation at 2 years post op.  A woman even booked me for this August to photograph her for her one year post/op photo as a celebration for her success!  When the first stranger shared their story with me I knew then that telling the reporter my story was worth it. Anyhow, below is the link to the story online.  We are all just planning on having fun when our photo**** Rack Room's stores, print ads, etc. next month and getting some awesome photos of our family! http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bi ... _10-36/CSC Me during the shoot with hair, makeup, and wardrobe! My husband took this of me and my kids while he was being photographed taking photographs of us! My kids and my husband being photographed for a Father's Day. Hugs, Tracy www.TracyKingImages.com www.TracyKingImages.net 284/155

How wonderful that you appeared in their campaign, I read the article and I must say that you look 10 years younger than the age they said you were! You look wonderful and I'm so happy for you, wishing you the best and continued success and happiness.

Thanks for sharing!  What an awesome experience for you!!

Congratulations on your success, and I think you're a great person for helping others. I know that must be a good feeling for you.

I have been lurking here since before having my surgery and everyone here has inspired me and continue to do so.  This opportunity for me seemed like a good time for me to give something back.   Weight loss surgery will change your life in ways you NEVER imagined as most of us on this board have already experienced and those just beginning their journey will.  My faith wavers and has wavered over the past couple of years, however, there always seems to be something or someone that will come into my life and inspire me to continue striving to keep all of my ducks in a row to stay healthy and embrace the life I now have. Would anyone else like to share what keeps you inspired and motivated when things aren't going so well 1+ years out?  I would love to know and thanks! Hugs, Tracy Tracy King Images www.TracyKingImages.com www.TracyKingImages.net 284/155 RNY 4/21/06