Same Time Last Year

 Yesterday was my daughter's birthday.  Last year we went to the Melting Pot.  I remember that night because I was so miserable.  I spent most of the night in the bathroom because of diarrhea.  I was so fatigued that I could barely function and getting dressed and going out that night was so difficult.  I looked like **** and I felt worse.  They guy came around to take pictures and she wanted one so I was stuck.  Probably the only picture of me for years.

What I remember most is how bad I felt, not how bad I looked.  I didn't care about my looks at all.
Tonight we went out to dinner (again) to celebrate her birthday and since no one was coming around taking pictures I took this one in the bathroom.

While I am still not that into my looks I just feel so much better.  I have actually been functioning and doing things.  I spent a bit of time in the bathroom tonight but that is because I drink about a gallon of fluid a day and I am always needing to pee.
The important thing is that I actually enjoyed myself.  I didn't feel like it was a chore that I had to do but it was something I wanted to do.  I spent time with my boys and my grand daughter.  Before I was too sick to spend much time with them.
Next month it will be a year and I am just do glad to be feeling better.

I'm so glad things have improved for you. You've endured so much this past year but I think you've come out on top.

--g

What a difference a year can make!
You are a true success story!
Congratulations and I hope your daughter had a great birthday!

Hurray, hurray.  This journey is all about feeling better and being happier.  So glad you have made it to a happy spot.

And thanks for all you share with us.  You have helped my journey more times than I can count.  I know I will get good sensible advice when I read your post. 

I am so glad you are feeling better and doing better.  You had a really hard time but have come out on top.  Congratulations.
Linda

Congrats, it does feel nice to feel good for once doesnt it!

LadyTazz,
you always seem to look on the bright side, even you're in the middle of a tough spot.
I appreciate your being a LW Goddess ahead of me on the WLS recovery road.

All hail LW Goddess LadyTazz, who has found joy, retains a sense of humor, and appears to have kickass biceps.
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tracey

 Lol@biceps.  The only exercise i get this days is picking up my bottle of water.  Next month, when I get some money, I am going to pay for a membership at the community center down the street.  I may even pay for a year for the family.  I am looking forward to taking water aerobic classes and using the weight room.

 You're so inspiring.  Thank you for posting pics!!  
What a difference a year can make!!  

Thank you for sharing. You are an inspirtion!