A very good day...
First, now that I can move my car seat up to the spot it is supposed to be in (not out to accommodate my belly), driving long distances is much easier. No cramped feet and legs from stretching to the limit.
Second, four people made comments about the dramatic weight loss since the last time they saw me! Two know about the surgery and two didn't know. So it really is noticable to everyone now.
Third, I was talking to a collegue who is also obese. I told her about my surgery and she was very excited. She investigated the surgery several years ago but decided she couldn't afford it. She didn't know anything about the registry. She called her family physician right then and there to book an appointment to see about a referral. I can't wait to see what happens in her future!!!
Fourth, an older gentleman came up behind me at lunch and whispered in my ear, "you are positively melting before our very eyes my dear, and you are looking sensational!!" What a sweet compliment!
I meet these collegues at various events about 10 times a year, so they are really seeing a difference each time I see them.
I think I will send my family doctor a Christmas card this year...to thank him for putting me on this path and for saving my life.
Tracy
Highest weight ~ 360, Surgery weight ~ 280, Current weight ~ 171
Referral to bariatric registry ~ April 29, 2011 SURGERY ~ September 27, 2011
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Weight at the start of Optifast 378 T-1 OR Weight 352
Broke the 300 pound Barrier 13-Dec-2009 291.2lbs 01-APR-11 "onederland"
HGBA1C 5.2 d/c from the care of my Endocrinolgist 09-JUL-10 "diabetes resolved"
10-MAR-11 Extreme Sleep Apnea (dx 2007) resolved-"b-bye CPAP won't miss ya"
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Congrats on such an awesome week!
Toni..."Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the will to overcome it"
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Surgery JAN. 19th, 2012 - Down 120 lbs & 75 inches @ my last Weigh in!!!! 
