One Year Check-Up

Mar 23, 2008

Well, it's been a year since I was ripped from stem to stern and stapled back together.  And quite a year it's been.  I've had my setbacks and complications, but those have been overwhelmed by innumerable successes.  The following is a guage of my achievements.  Thanks to those on the OH message boards for this year anniversary questionnaire.

Starting Weight- 380
Surgery Weight- 330
Current Weight- 155
Goal Weight- 180
Revised Goal Weight- 150
Starting Sizes- 50" waist, XXXXL shirt
Current Sizes- 28" waist, M shirt

What was your biggest WOW moment?
I got into a pretty bad argument last November with some guy. He called me every name in the book, but he never called me a fat ass! I knew then that I was officially thin.  I wanted to thank him.

What are some goals you haven’t reached yet, but know that you will?
I never set many goals, but I'm pretty happy where I am. I would like to get my panniculus removed.

What are some things that you can do now that you couldn't a year ago?
Run. Climb. Be desired. I love it all.

What is your reward when you reach/ed your goal weight?
Probably a drink.

Do you have any regrets since your surgery?
None at all.

What has been the hardest thing to do since surgery?
The hardest thing has been reconciling my own mental image of myself with the new physical reality.

What are some complications that you’ve had?
Gallstones.

What are some medical issues that have resolved since surgery?
Diabetes, high blood pressure, bad knees...

Name one bad habit that you’ve reverted back to since surgery.  
Being a total prick.

Is there anything you wish you would have done differently during your post-op journey?
I can't think of anything.

How has your weight loss affected your relationships with friends, family, spouse or significant other?
I've broken it off with my partner of three years (last August) and am just out dating and having fun. My friends and family have all been extremely supportive.

What is your favorite post op food? 
I never really cooked much. I do love egg drop soup now.

If you could pass along advice "been there, done that" to pre-ops, what advice would it be?
Be ready for every aspect of your life to change. Nothing will be the same. Embrace the experience.

I've decided to change everything in my life, down to my environment. I'm moving to the Philippines (where I was born) to start over completely new. Wish me luck, y'all!

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