A belated Surgiversary to me!

Well, it's a month late, but here I am 13 months after surgery. It's a fitting date for me to post though. 14 years ago my father died unexpectedly. I think of him often, and wonder what he would make of my surgery and transformation. 
 
So much has changed over the past year. I have hit my goal of 135 (and a 'normal" BMI).  I am getting divorced, I am moving in with the new love of my life, I am healthier than ever. I hope that someday soon my body dysmorphia catches up with me, but with therapy and good friends and family, i'm sure that it will.

My diabetes, high cholesteral, sleep apnea have all been cured. My blood pressure was good, but has since risen again. This is probably coupled with my life changes, and very low iron issues i'm having. I have hypoglycemia (which is easily maintained with eating every two hours) and my iron is being taken care of via iron infusions (I just had one of three infusions last Wednesday, and i'm starting to feel less confused and more energetic).

All in all, life is good. My food addiction will always remain, but I am finding myself more and more conditioned at avoiding my 'head hunger' and getting active instead.

Here's some recent pics. :-)

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/happy Anniversary. You look fabulous!!

congratulations on your success, keep up the great job and enjoy your new life!

Congratulations! You look fantastic and it sounds like life is in order for you.

It's amazing how we begin to take charge eh!

Fantastic photos!  You look like a whole new woman!  Thank you for sharing.

LuAnne

You look amazing!!!! congrats!!

 You look terrific!  Thanks for sharing.

you look amazing! good for you. Thanks for this post. My dad died 16 years ago this week, and like you, i often wonder what he'd think of me now.

Thank you. It was an emotional past few days for me for sure.

Congradulations!!