A belated Surgiversary to me!

stephanie2011
on 4/23/12 6:38 am - toronto, Canada

Your eyes are luminous!! very nice pics and happy surgiversary!!

Referral: Aug 3, 2010       Info Session: Dec 12, 2011
Nurse Appt: Jan 30, 2012    Diet/Nut Appt: Feb 8, 2012
Surgery Class: Jan 24, 2012
Meet Surgeon: Feb 8,2012    Start Optifast: April 24, 2012
Surgery Date: May 8, 2012

yoyo123
on 4/23/12 7:08 am - Canada

RNY on 04/27/12

Congrats!! You look fabulous! You are an inspiration.

Orientation: June 23/11 Nurse: July 6/11 Dr: Aug 3/11 SW:Aug 19/11
Nut class: Sept 27/11 Dr: Oct 19/11 Diet/Nut/SW: Nov 23/11
Surgery Class:Jan 5/12 Surgeon: March 16/12
SURGERY: April 27/12

Catherine S.
on 4/23/12 4:39 pm - Canada

Congrats! You look so wonderful!

kellybelly333
on 4/23/12 11:17 pm - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 03/23/11

Thank you everyone for all of your posts. I always appreciate the encouraging words. It's been an emotional ride for sure.
I went up to our cottage with my boyfriend (we'v been together for six months now) and all the memories of my not great marriage, my dad (the cottage was built when he was a baby), and how much I didn't enjoy the cottage because of my weight. It had been a long time since I attempted a canoe ride, and my bf (who is very VERY active) just got it out and said, "let's go!" And off we went. Life is so different now, and for the most part, better. It's been a year of so many changes it just overwhelmed me.

I am proud, and if i've inspired one person, then i'm happy! My advice to our new friends is to always keep up with your protein, get active and keep up with your vitamins and your appointments and bloodwork with the hospital. Be happy with you who are....love who you are, and know that you deserve the happiness you acheive. i'm trying to tell myself that every day.

Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!

Beth1970
on 4/24/12 2:32 am - Canada

RNY on 10/11/12

Wow! Congratulations on all your successes! Your story is very inspiring. I have avoided the family cottage for the last few years because of my weight. You have me cautiously optimistic that the summer of 2013 will be my year to enjoy it again.