1 Year Check In!

millikan01
on 9/23/09 11:15 pm

Exactly one year ago today, I walked into a hospital in Birmingham, AL alone in order to undergo gastric bypass surgery.  It all happened so fast - I made the decision to go by myself because it was something that I needed to do for ME.  The nurses thought I was crazy, but I made it.  In post-op and after recovery, I told my surgeon 'Let's get this party started because I have a hair appointment next Tuesday, and I HAVE to get my hair done EVERY week cuz Im a diva!"  He says he will never forget that.  The past year has been a great blessing and today I feel.....VERY blessed.  I no longer have diabetes or snore (lol).  I have lost 130 lbs to date - I may not be where I want to be, but I damn sure ain't where I was!   =)

So today, I will take the time to reflect on this past year and look forward to the future.  I have been given two tools - the surgery and OH.  I am grateful for all of the wonderful thoughts of encouragement that I have received here, as well as the conversations with fellow post-ops.  Today is my birthday - Happy Surgiversary to ME!!!    *tears*

Change is good....-
View more of my photos at ObesityHelp.com

View more of my photos at ObesityHelp.com

View more of my photos at ObesityHelp.com

View more of my photos at ObesityHelp.com

View more of my photos at ObesityHelp.com

xoxo
Milli

RNY 9/24/08
Surgery Weight - 344.4 
Revision to DS 9/22/10
Surgery Weight - 231.0 
Plastics 4/14/11 
Surgery Weight - 211.0
Current Weight - 179.8
Goal Weight - 160.0
I am staring at Ambition, shaking hands with Success, and smiling at Determination - What are YOU doing? *smirk*

"They ON IT cause they WANT IT!"

         
Laura in Texas
on 9/24/09 11:15 am
Congrats!!  You look fabulous!!

Laura

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

millikan01
on 9/24/09 1:32 pm
Thanks Laura.  I am not at my goal yet, but Im hoping to get there in the next 6 months.
RNY 9/24/08
Surgery Weight - 344.4 
Revision to DS 9/22/10
Surgery Weight - 231.0 
Plastics 4/14/11 
Surgery Weight - 211.0
Current Weight - 179.8
Goal Weight - 160.0
I am staring at Ambition, shaking hands with Success, and smiling at Determination - What are YOU doing? *smirk*

"They ON IT cause they WANT IT!"

         
runnergirl
on 10/13/09 12:57 pm - Canada
 Yay !!!! You look beautiful, congrats on your first year and all your success.

Heather
stephaniewhite06
on 10/20/09 1:30 pm - Houston, TX
Congratulations!!!
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