One Year Aniverserary

On 5/3/12, I started my weight loss journey.  I remember telling the doctor let's rock this.  I don't remember being scared going into the surgery.  I remember the pain upon waking up.  Ahhh, how morphine was my best friend at that time.  How I couldn't eat more than a bite. 

Now one year later, I am off my diabetes medication, no more high blood pressure, and no more symptoms of gout.  I can wear some heels.  I can wear the knee high boots.  I go to the gym 3 to 4 times a week.  I even took a spinning/cycling class without passing out.  I went from a size 28/26 to a 16/14.  I can borrow clothes from my sister.  I started wearing those short skirts.  Life is good. 

Yes, you will have haters in the begging who don't want you to have the surgery and you will continue to have them during your journey.  I have people who tell me that I don't need to lose any more weight.  I have people who think I should never have had the surgery.  And let's not forget the folks who don't recognize you after you drop 50 pounds.  (Yes, there were family members too.)

I like the new me.  I am happier and enjoying life.  I have a pep in my step.  My journey is not over.  It is time to explore and learn new things about me. 

My advice to you who are just starting your journey....you will have bad days and you will have good days....just stay focused and move forward as you are reclaiming your life.

Great words of encouragement! I'm only 3 months out and I'm already hearing some of those same things.

Thank you for writing this :) I am still jumping through all of Insurance's hurdles, hoping to have surgery by July. I love hearing words from the "other side".... especially when everyone says how happy they are :)

Congratulations!  It sounds like your head is in exactly the right place for you to continue to be successful.  Well done.

Congratulations, and thank you for the wonderful advice!

Congrats! Thank you so much for this very uplifting post
The negative comments are already starting . I am at peace with my decision. It is the best decision for me

Congrats, keep up the good work you will be at your goal soon I am sure. My surgery date was 5/9/2012.

What a wonderful journey you are on....may it continue for all the years to come.

congrats to you, what a great feeling  i share the same feeling as you and i'm almost a year out. keep the positive energy flowing as you continue your journey.