It's my surgeversary---did I say that right :-D

Well today I am one year out and I can honestly say it's been one heck of a journey.   I have found myself, my family and the love of my life again.  Today I thanked Dr. Lucktong and he said "you did it all, my part was easy"  What an awesome doctor he is.   He is my hero, because he gave me the tool with which to take back my life.  It hasn't always been easy and I'm sure I will sometimes struggle to keep what I have found.  I do know that I will never go back to being that person I was one year ago today.   I've worked to hard.    While I was at the doctors I told everyone that my son who is 6 calls my stomach or what's left of it the monster....lol because there are eyes where the scar is and my belly button is the mouth.   Too funny, at least he isn't at that age when he would just say "that's gross mom"   I wanted to thank you all for the support you have given me!!  You are all truly awesome people!! Oh by the way...my docs goal is 145, this morning when I stepped on the scales it was 145...yipppeee.   However by the time I got dresses it was up to 148...that's okay.  They said I was a success and they even asked me if I would be on a panel for the support group.  Not sure what that means yet, but I am willing.  Then I heard them talking in the hall saying I am a great roll model..wow that really made me feel good.  I think it is because I do exercise and have from the very beginning.   I am in a size 8 now comfortably and once I have my LBL I most likely will be in a six.  Poor "monster " is going away.  I really could not have hoped for any better.  They did lower my goal to 135 but want me to go with whatever I am comfortable with.  I am still shooting for 132.   Anna

  wow'congrats on this huge accomplisment ANNA!!    u did it and you all on here are such an inspiration to us newbies!  LOL.....about what you lil 6 yr old said to ya!   they can be oh soooo funny !  and yeah! when they are older they say oh mom you are so gross or you know like that? Thanks so much for sharing with us you wonderful NEWS! Take care & God bless!  your county neighbor Glasgow Va ..just about 45 'mins away from you!  have ya ever been in Glasgow? BONNY     /lap band and hernia repaired 1 wk 1 day ago .....

Thanks Bonnie, I haven't actually been to Glasgow but I have driven by it many many times.   Anna

Congratulation Anna on your surgeversary!!! And to you hitting your goal weight. Always feels good to be where you set your goals. Sounds like your DR is very proud of you. Keep up the good work and keep us posted....

Thanks Prissy, it sure does!! Anna

Congratulations Anna! You have a lot  to be proud of - now you need to keep maintaining this lifestyle but I know you can do that because you have already committed to this.......... well done!!!!!!! Jackie

Thanks Jackie,  seems like just yesterday I was asking you all those insurance questions. Anna

And look at you now!!! See how you have advanced and now you help others grow! The journey continues....

Jackie

 

What wonderful news!  Happy surgiversary and congrats on all the hard work you put in over the last year!!  :)

Lauren, thanks so much!!!  Wow look at you.  You are doing awesome girl, keep up the hard work!! Anna