I'm official! I can join the one-year post op board today!
Today is my one-year anniversary....It's hard to believe a whole year has passed.
I've lost 125 pounds -- and gone from a 22/24 dress size and 3X tops
that were tight, to Size 10-12 (an occasional 8) and size medium
tops.
What a difference a year makes! 
Earlier in the week, I was talking with a lady that I knew in
passing. She looked at my name badge at work and said, "Why don't I recognize you? Have you lost a lot of weight?" I sometimes forget that I look very different.
Yesterday, a co-worker asked if I do it all again. Without
hesitation, I answered, "Absolutely."
For the first time in my life, I feel healthy. I can take the stairs
without having to stop three times because I'm winded. When we go to
Cedar Point Amusement Park in Ohio over Labor Day, I know I'll fit in the rollercoaster seats. I don't feel like I'm an embarassment to my teen-age daughter around her friends. I love to buy clothes in the regular person's section. I've never been small before -- even when I was a child.
Of course, I've realize that maintaining my weight loss is going to
be hard work too. It's all about choices, and not slipping back into old ways. I wish I was one of those people who don't have to worry about gaining weight back, but I'm not. Each day will be a new challenge, but I'm ready to meet it head on.
Thanks for all your support over the past year. I couldn't have done
it without all of you!
A healthier and happier Joni 
295/170/155
Earlier in the week, I was talking with a lady that I knew in
passing. She looked at my name badge at work and said, "Why don't I recognize you? Have you lost a lot of weight?" I sometimes forget that I look very different.
Yesterday, a co-worker asked if I do it all again. Without
hesitation, I answered, "Absolutely."
For the first time in my life, I feel healthy. I can take the stairs
without having to stop three times because I'm winded. When we go to
Cedar Point Amusement Park in Ohio over Labor Day, I know I'll fit in the rollercoaster seats. I don't feel like I'm an embarassment to my teen-age daughter around her friends. I love to buy clothes in the regular person's section. I've never been small before -- even when I was a child.
Of course, I've realize that maintaining my weight loss is going to
be hard work too. It's all about choices, and not slipping back into old ways. I wish I was one of those people who don't have to worry about gaining weight back, but I'm not. Each day will be a new challenge, but I'm ready to meet it head on.
Thanks for all your support over the past year. I couldn't have done
it without all of you!
A healthier and happier Joni
295/170/155 
Joni,
You look wonderful and sooo happy! Congratulations-- this surgery is such a blessing but yes we must continue "working it" all our lives. I have found this grad board very good for me so hope you keep coming and posting. Isn't it funny to think about a generation of us wls babes and how our health will be down the road etc.
Have a great day! Lucy
Happy 1 year Anniversary Joni. 
Today is my 2 year Anniversary! We have a lot in common!
I'm so happy for you! Your doing Great on your weight loss!
This tool is absolutely Wonderful! Shopping is so much fun now!
Here's to you my friend and all the wonderful years to come! 
Hugs, Grace
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