One Year!!

I'm not a frequent poster but I am a frequent reader.  So here are my random thoughts.

I hit my one year yesterday!! I am four lbs from goal.  I have lost 176 lbs total and 135 since surgery.  I have to say that the sleeve has been one of the best decisions I have ever made.  I feel great! I have so much more energy and feel so much more confident.  I went to a waterpark a couple of months ago and never worried about how I looked in my bathing suit. I sit in booths now and have no fear standing on ladders, little things that I didn't realize that I had avoided but now make a point to do when possible.  I went from a 28-30 sized pant to a 14!! I look as good as I feel.  Sure my hair fell out but it came back in curly so I embraced it and got a doo that let the curly locks flow.  Not a day goes by that I don't get compliments and have had multiple experiences of people not recognizing me, one was my grandma!!  I still avoid sweets 99% of the time, I don't really enjoy them.  I avoid bread, rice and pasta.  I do great with my protein and water, most of them time.  I love veggies, fruit and peanut butter! Wasabi peas are great too =) For those of you contemplating surgery, it is life changing and I am so greatful!

You may not post often, but when you do it is good!  Congratulations. 

 Wow, thank you so much for posting! You were similar weight to me, and this gives me INSPIRATION!!!! 

Me too.

Happy Surgiversary,  i made mine 2 weeks ago,  didn't it just fly by?  Congratulations,  you have done so well,  good for you.   I  agree with everything you said it truly is a great gift.  Keep doing what you're doing and thanks for sharing   i love it  :o) jeani

 Wow!  That is awesome that you are doing so well!!  You give me hope.

Wow! In one year?!?! That's amazing! Gives me hope - we're similar starting weights.

Wow, what a fabulous job you have done! Thank you so much for posting and being an encouragement to so many others of us here on OH.
Keep up the great job.

Brenda

Whoo Hoo ONE YEAR! It's a big deal! Congrats on your weight loss and here's to your continued success!