Well, it is March 3, 2008. One year ago today I was 3 days pre-op. I was so excited, making sure I had all of the right liquids and powders in the house. Making sure I had a bag packed to go to the hospital.  Spent a great day playing with the kids. And here I am, 3 days before my 1 year surgiversary. Wow - what a ride it has been!  

I have lost 125# since last January (19 pre op). I have gone from size 32 in the plus department to buying "LARGE" off the rack in REGULAR stores!  While I have been stuck in a plateau since the beginning of November (I have lost and gained the same 2# about 18 times since the end of October), I can safely say I have lost 125 pounds!  I know the plateau will break - everyone says they hit the 3-4 month brick wall at around the 1 year mark...I guess this is it.  I just went outside and walked, and intend to do so again for my afternoon break since it is so pretty out. And I know as I up the exercise it will start coming off again. I have about 30# to go to my surgeons goal - which is a goal that surpasses my wildes dreams!  

I've had a couple of rocky moments in this venture - the blockage and 2nd surgery 2 weeks out, the gall bladder attack in December, but I can honestly say, from the bottom of my heart it is the most wonderful move I have ever made!  I love my support group. I love going back to Sinai and talking at the pre-op seminars. I love the friends I have made. And I love getting to know who I really am, not the me masked by insecurity and disgust in the form of 125# of fat.  

Life is Good.  Nothing is worth more than this day....