What a Diffeence a Year Makes

Beanzo
on 7/21/09 4:38 pm - Eagan, MN

365 days ago I had a Lap RNY. I am amazed at what a difference there is in myself.
I have:
lost a total of 130 pounds
beat thyroid cancer (5 months post op)
gone from size 28 to size 16
learned coping strategies other than food
met fantastic people!
gone from taking 200+ units of insulin per day to taking 5 units per day
flown comfortably on an airplane
changed my tastes in protein numerous times
become one with my water bottle
gained a huge appreciation for exercise (whoever thought I would be a gym rat)
earned my "bat wings"
become a major thrift store shopper
climbed the foothills of a mountain in Mexico

I am so very thankful for this tool, and this journey. I'm sure there are more changes and WOW's yet to come!

Reenie

Working toward my goals 1 day at a time.
That which does not kill us makes us stronger in the end!
I have now kicked cancer to the curb twice, what an amazing journey this has been!

Lori A.
on 7/21/09 6:36 pm - Duluth, MN

RNY on 10/30/07

Congrats on all the wonderful things that have happened to you since your surgery!! welcome to your NEW life!!

Happy surgiversary!

Lori - bringing home *MY* form of sexy one day at a time!

Highest 315 ~ Pre-Surgery 297 ~ Current 159

~ Goal 149

Kristy A.
on 7/21/09 8:10 pm - South Burbs, MN

RNY on 12/11/08

Wow! Lots of remarkable changes. Happy 1 year anniversary and continued success!

Kristy (weight loss below does not include 16lbs lost during pre WLS diet)
START: 325 Day of Surgery :309 GOAL: 180

twincitiesbear
on 7/21/09 9:52 pm - Burnsville, MN

RNY on 08/18/08

Reenie,

Congrats on your one year surgiversary! Such HUGE accomplishments! I remember meeting you for the first time right after you had surgery and remember your positive attitude and have never forgotten that. Those like you that went before me are truly an inspiration! Many more successes are coming your way!

Hugs!

Michael
High/surgery/current/goal
409/383/223/225

happy girl
on 7/21/09 10:59 pm

WOW!! congratulations! I am so happy this surgery enabled us to meet! You are one of the best people i know!

2003 RNY, 2007 Revision Distal RNY
April 17, 2009 ~ fleur de lis TT w/Muscle Repair, Medial Thigh Lift, Ventral Hernia Repair

L. Nichols
on 7/21/09 11:18 pm - West St. Paul, MN

RNY on 11/20/06

(((((REENIE))))))

It has been an amazing year for you and I am so happy to have been a small part of it! It has been wonderful to see your transformation. You set such a good example for everyone, too.

Keep up the good work!

Linda

Jess
on 7/21/09 11:23 pm - W St. Paul, MN

RNY on 05/28/04

Happy rebirthday!

Jess
5 1/2 years out
285/135
SW/CW
1 post op baby~Jackson 12/20/05

Natalie E.
on 7/21/09 11:51 pm - MN

RNY on 08/19/08

I love the "earned your batwings". I get down on myself for mine. But then I try to recall when I'd take my size 24 shirt and tug on the arms to stretch them out a bit..my arms were so big ! I feel blessed that I was able to have this surgery and be successful with it. So..I too, earned my batwings!

Congrats and all of the changes in your life and being so positive in general!

What a great year huh??!!

Best wishes~ Natalie