One year ago......

 One year ago tomorrow night, I was sitting with my husband (who's birthday happens to be the 7th) at my parents house chugging water and liquid laxative...miserable as hell!   The next morning at 9am I walked into the hospital for surgery, scared out of my mind.  

I can't believe it's been a year...I know I say that about a lot of things but man alive, it's gone so fast and so much has changed.  I never would believe I'd be where I am at now and how much I have accomplished just this year.  It makes me so excited for the future and how much more I'm going to experience.  For those reading this who are thinking about or just beginning the surgery process and wondering if it's all worth it, my decision to have surgery was hands down, by far, the best decision I've ever made in my life and I'd do it all again in a heartbeat.  Yes, life does change but as far as I'm concerned it's only for the better.  

Thanks to everyone for all the support you've given me in this time.  I really enjoy hearing everyone's accomplishments or just answering questions. I really don't have anyone around me that is going through what I am, so I really feel connected to all of you in a very special way...so thank you for being here for me when I've needed it.  I am already experiencing new challenges with my RNY like that ability to eat more, which is scary but it's nice to know I have a place to turn when it gets tough.  

~Emily~

Emily,

I am not sure if Ive said this before but you are such an inspiration. I am so glad you are on this board with us and are always so helpful & positive.

Congrats on your one year surgiversery! 

<3
Ann-Marie

 wooow 1 year already!!!! congrats!!! u have done such an amazing job. u should be very proud of urself. i hope that u keep coming here to find support to keep going and helping the newbies. there is not a lot of people more than 1 year out that keeps hanging out around here. 
congrats!! again! ur a true inspiration emily
hugs!!!!

 Thank you so much for you kind words.  I love hearing that I inspire others because you guys sure inspire me too!  

~Emily~

 "2 lb below target weight"

that's freakin' awesome. great job!

Thank you David! 

~Emily~ 

wow!!!

you have really done and AWESOME job Emily,

keep up the good work, and i too think you an inspiration,  i really appreciate your feedback, and your support.

i have noticed that you try to respond to everyones posts, even if they may seem repetative, you're always very possitive, and give support with out being annoyed at the same questions, and i truly appreciate that...

you look Fantastic woman keep it up...

BoRiCuA408

 Thank you!  I figure we all (or at least I'm guilty) of being so negative and hard on ourselves, that this should be one place we can go for a little positive encouragement.   

~Emily~