One Year Surgiversary

What a difference a year makes.  Even though I new from reading others experiences how much a life can change a year after the sleeve, somehow I just couldn't picture it happening to me. Well, I can say that it has happened. In some ways I'm not the same person anymore. I've lost a lot of the insecurity that comes with being overweight. I've lost some of the introvert personality that comes with being overweight. And I've lost a heck of a lot of clothes!!!.

I can't believe that a year has passed since I've had my surgery.  I still really enjoy and find going to a monthly support group very helpful and it is very supportive.  I really like getting new tips and ideas to try new things. At the last meeting on Saturday, I went to the support group wearing a pear of pants and t-shirt that I wore to the first meeting I attended.  It was amazing what a difference a year makes. I could hardly hold the pants up.  It's a good thing I h ad my new size 8 jeans on underneath! My personality is definately coming out more. I'm not nearly as self-conscious as I was being so overweight.

I'm happy most of the time. I find myself smiling without any obvious reason. My husband says he got the woman he married back.  It's all good. I have no regrets at all. I'm healthier as well since I go to the gym several times a week and I'm off my blood pressure med.  My New Years resolution this year is to get stronger (physically, mentally and emotionally).

I know I still have a few pounds to loose (the exact amount to be determined when I see my dr. next month). By my main weight goal is to ease into maintenance.  I'm happy at this weight and don't really mind it. I'm afraid I'm only going to get much more saggier if I loose more weight.

As always I want to thank all of you guys on this board for the amazing support and good ideas I've received over the year.  I know I'm not on much anymore but I check in a couple times of week just to see if there is anything I can add to a post or learn from a post.  I wish you all amazing success on this incredible journey we have chosen to take.

mary

Mary,

Congratulations on our one year Sugivesary!!!  Wow, 112 pounds down and 1 pound to go.  That is so awesome!!! 

Best wishes to you for many more years of good health!!!!

Michele

Happy Surgiversary!


Shells

Hi Mary,

Congratulations on your surgiversery and losing 112 lbs.

Keep up the great work.

 

Kim

Wonderful job!!  I am such a slow loser ...but I look to all you post WLS success persons and I just stay tickled and inspired    ....good job!!! 
Congratualtions!!

Kim in Fontana

WOW . . . great job!

Chris

Congratulations!!! I am sooo very happy for you!!

Congratulations Mary!  I can only imagine the differences because so much has changed in 6 months already.  The best is yet to come and I'm ready.  WOW and keep up the good work!
Don't you love shopping for clothes now? lol
---jan---

Mary,
Congratulations!  Happy Surgiversary!!
~Naomi