1 year anniversary

Well it is hard for me to believe that one year ago today I was headed into the operating room for my RNY surgery that would give me my life back. I remember even having a rough time walking down the hall to be weighed. I even had to be weighed on the scale they used to weigh the laundry carts on. My weight was 544 pounds. As of today I am down to ( and it still doesn’t seem real) 265 pounds. That’s 279 pounds lost in one year. That’s over half my body weight gone. When I first met with my Doctor and he told me I could get down to 250 pounds I thought he was crazy, and now I am only 15 pounds away from that goal. I don’t think however he even thought I could lose that amount in a years time. In this past year I have had some complications that had made me wonder if I made the right decision, but today I can say without a shadow of a doubt having this surgery saved my life. Right now I am in the best shape I have ever been in my entire life. I want to thank Dr. Cameron Hodges for his dedication and skill to my care and him believing in me that I could make my weight loss goals. I also want to thank Dr. Edwards and the entire St Johns surgery center staff for there continued care and dedication to my weight loss journey.

Wow a year already.  You look great.  I bet you are on cloud nine right now.  Good for you. Britt

Good job. It's nice seeing such a positive post for all of us working to get our wls, thank you so much. Keep up the great work.

That's amazing!!!Great job!!!! I'm so happy for you .Take Care, Tammy V.

Alan,
What an accomplishment. You've not always had the easiest road but you have persevered and we're all so happy for you and your family.
Lana

congratulations Alan I know the road to where you are hasnt always been a bed of roses but you are a shining example for all to see what can be done with the wls and lots of hard work. Way to go you deserve it all. 

Alan that is absolutely awesome!!!  I know we've all had this surgery and lost weight, but it still never ceases to amaze me what a wonder it is.  Congratulations!!!!