Thankfully, it's Thursday!!!
Yay ... Thursday! I love Thursdays!! (haven't a clue why! 
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Today is also my one year surgiversary!!! Wahoo!!
Last year at this time, I weighed 442 lbs., I could barely walk with a cane about 15 feet at a time, my back hurt so much all the time I couldn't concentrate on anything but being in pain. I was becoming home-bound, my family was going its way without me, and I was hopeless and felt worthless. I'd lost a great 32-year job because of one man's bias toward FAT people and OLDER people, had tried to find other jobs but not been able to get hired, and was truthfully becoming unable to physically handle doing what I'd been trained to do. All I did was try to cope each day with pain and disappointment and feeling worthless.
The results of the surgery for me have been more than I could have hoped for. My back pain has been reduced by at least half, I can walk again, I can swim and exercise, I've rejoined the human race! My family and I are closer than ever, I'm back a part of everything again ... and they tell me I'm "happy-acting" again. That's because I *AM* happy!!
I truly feel like my WLS saved my life. As hard as my immediate post-op rollercoaster was, as difficult as some of the times since have been, I would do this over IN A FLASH(!!!) because it's given my life back to me. And I've found a wonderful group of people who have given me so much steadfast support ... my beautiful SMOers. I love and respect every one of you more than you know.
My goal was to have lost 200 lbs by anniversary date. I'm close but didn't quite make it ... I need 12 more pounds off. Maybe by end of April or 1st part of May . As it is, at one year out, I'm down 187 lbs., and I've got a little less than 100 lbs to goal (160lbs).
Ok .. I'm done now. Just wanted to say THANK YOU, EVERYONE for being such wonderful friends and great support and EVERYONE HAVE A HAPPY THURSDAY!!!
(((((hugs & 
))))))
Myra
442/255/160??
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Today is also my one year surgiversary!!! Wahoo!!
Last year at this time, I weighed 442 lbs., I could barely walk with a cane about 15 feet at a time, my back hurt so much all the time I couldn't concentrate on anything but being in pain. I was becoming home-bound, my family was going its way without me, and I was hopeless and felt worthless. I'd lost a great 32-year job because of one man's bias toward FAT people and OLDER people, had tried to find other jobs but not been able to get hired, and was truthfully becoming unable to physically handle doing what I'd been trained to do. All I did was try to cope each day with pain and disappointment and feeling worthless.
The results of the surgery for me have been more than I could have hoped for. My back pain has been reduced by at least half, I can walk again, I can swim and exercise, I've rejoined the human race! My family and I are closer than ever, I'm back a part of everything again ... and they tell me I'm "happy-acting" again. That's because I *AM* happy!!
I truly feel like my WLS saved my life. As hard as my immediate post-op rollercoaster was, as difficult as some of the times since have been, I would do this over IN A FLASH(!!!) because it's given my life back to me. And I've found a wonderful group of people who have given me so much steadfast support ... my beautiful SMOers. I love and respect every one of you more than you know.
My goal was to have lost 200 lbs by anniversary date. I'm close but didn't quite make it ... I need 12 more pounds off. Maybe by end of April or 1st part of May . As it is, at one year out, I'm down 187 lbs., and I've got a little less than 100 lbs to goal (160lbs).
Ok .. I'm done now. Just wanted to say THANK YOU, EVERYONE for being such wonderful friends and great support and EVERYONE HAVE A HAPPY THURSDAY!!!
(((((hugs & ))))))
Myra
442/255/160?? 
I am so encouraged by your post. I weigh 421 and right now my feet, ankles and legs feel like if I stick a pin in them, they will pop like a ballon. I've gotten to the point where my back hurt constantly and it's hard to concentrate. I look forward to have a new chance at life. I'm stopping now because I want to cry. Again congrats on your success.
Lurnia
Lurnia,
Hang in ... I know EXACTLY how you feel. The choice for surgery isn't an easy one ... but it was the right one for me. Someone told me, "If the Lord brings you to it, He'll bring you through it" ... and it was such timely advice for me. I had to fight insurance for a year, but it was all worth it.
All the best and prayers your way,
Myra
Myra 
You have done so terrific, you are really an inspiration!
Lisa L. 
Happy surgery anniversary myra!!!
You make me want to fly my big ole granny panties on a flag pole for ya!! Lol.. I know it hasnt been easy for none of us but the rewards are so great. I am seeing them a lil each day. You have come a long way and look amazing... I May lose weight but I will never forget what this surgery has given me...... Longer life.......
Hugs marge
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