One year anniversary

Today is my one year anniversary. At this time last year, I was just getting out of surgery. I was absolutely terrified beyond anything I've ever felt in my life going in to surgery and really wondered whether I was doing the right thing. Fast forward to today. I've lost about 170 pounds and feel like a new woman. I exercise regularly and drink lots of fluids. I do not have issues with any foods, so am able to get all my protein from food and do not need to use protein supplements. I'm still "obese" based on my BMI, but my health is vastly improved over last year. In the past year, I've gone on a cruise, canoed in Ketchikan, and ridden a bike down a mountain in Skagway. I've taken a water aerobics class at a public pool and been seen in a regular swimsuit (without a skirt). I've been able to fit in an airplane seat and not need a seatbelt extension. I've enjoyed walking in the park, bopping along to music on my iPod. I've been able to buy clothes in a regular store. I've also discovered how lucky I am to have such great family and friends. Everyone has been supportive of my decision, and they continue to support my day-to-day efforts to maintain the weight loss and to lose more. I'm also lucky to have great support here at OH; the people here understand me in a way that my family and friends cannot, and that's been important to my success. I've been blessed in so many ways and I thank you all for being part of that. I wish us all luck for continued success and health. Kellie Lap RNY 10/25/2005 396/229/165?

Kellie- That's awesome! Congrats on your surgiversary! I can't wait to do some of those things too!

Thanks, L.C. - this surgery can really give you back your life! I wish you great luck on your journey - Kellie

Happy anniversary! Thanks for sharing your post-op year with us! Kix

Thanks, Kix! It's been a great year and I feel like the rest of my life is a hopeful, open book just waiting to be filled with new adventures. What a blessing - I hope things are going well for you - I know you're still a relative "newbie," but from some of your other posts it sounds like you are doing great. Keep up the good work! Kellie

Hi Kellie, Happy Anniversary!!! You've done great. Congratulations on your weight loss. (((hugs))) Diana

Thanks, Diana - I feel pretty good about how much I've lost in one year. Hopefully I'll be able to drop another 50-60 of my excess pounds in the next 6-8 months, but we'll see what my body wants to do! Best of luck for your continued success - Kellie

Kellie, Congratulations! You have done so great! You are living life!!!! Good for you!!!! Lori 384/233/199

Thanks, Lori - I appreciate your kinds words. I would also like to thank you for keeping the online "gym" open. It helps keep me motivated to know that I've got other buds to check in with regularly. For me, I think one of the keys to maintaining my weight loss will be regular exercise. So thanks for keeping me moving! Kellie

Wow, Kellie, you go girl!!! Fantastic job! Hugs, Tracy