18-Month Anniversary...

July 31, 2008 - Wow! It's hard to believe that it has been 18 months since my WL surgery.  I must start by saying Thank you God for bringing me this far, thank you God for my continued health and strength, and thank you God for all you have allowed me to accomplish during this time.

I have not reached my GOAL weight, but my health has improved almost 100%.  My diabeties is gone, and I no longer take heart medication, or medicine for acid reflux, or medicine for arthritis and I can finally walk and BREATH at the same time.  I'm still dealing with the blood presure medicine, but I believe as time goes on and I continue to drop pounds I can and will be able to stop the blood pressure medication also.

The road has not been without its pitfalls and tears, but through the strength of GOD I am still here.  I have had support from some close friends and from friends I've made along the way on the different boards...BAF, OFF, WLS Grads, the Pennsylvania Board, Treena, Leslie and so many more that I can not name.

I'm still striving and working hard and will help anyone I can that is seeking to achieve what I have done....LIVE!

Thank you God for this day........
                     Thank you God for everything.............

Congratulations on a successful 18mths and wishing you continued success!!!!!!

Thank you Tracy...I still have a long way to go...and I can't stop now!

Congratulations on your success!!!  The time goes by quickly doesn't it? 

You point out an excellent point.  Our measure of success is, of course, weight loss.  Another, most important, measure of success is our health.  I am so happy that you are acknowledging the success of your health improving to almost 100%.  That is amazing. 

Like you, I haven't taken any insulin or oral diabetes medication since the day after my surgery and all of my other co-morbidities. 

Again, congratulations on ALL of your many successes.

Cathy

Thank you Cathy, I'll have to check out your website

Congrads on your success. WLS is great!

Best wishes with your continous weight loss journey.

Tammie

WOW!  Congratulations to you also Tammie

Way to go and congrats to your success on your health and weight loss. You have a wonderful attitude and with that kind of attitude you can acheive the goals you set for yourself..

It is so helpful and wonderful to "hear" and share in others successes. Keep up the great work.

Kelli

Congratulations on your success and wishing you all the best for continued success. You can reach your goal.

Sher

Thanks Sher