One Year Ago Today!
So a year ago today I went in for a gastric bypass and it was without a doubt the best thing I did for me! I'm a 145 lbs lighter both in my weight and in my soul. I have a few more lbs to go but all is good. I could not have done this without the super support of my friends and family who helped out during my recovery and continue to encourage and support me through this process. And the opportunity to read some of the most inspiring stories on the forum has helped me get through some of the moments when you want to reach for the chocolate or the chips!
This surgery was the right thing for me to do and for any of you wondering if it's right ... read the forum and do your research, it's a decision you have to make for yourself but I haven't looked back yet!
Referral: September 2014; TWH Orientation: December 9, 2014; Social Worker: March 2015; Nutrition Class: May 5, 2015; Nurse Practitioner: May 20, 2015; Psych Evaluation: August 2015; Nutritionist: September 2015; Meet the Surgeon: November 6, 2015; Pre-Op: December 4, 2015; Scheduled Surgery: December 18, 2015; HW 367; SW 341
All the best ... you will rock this!
Referral: September 2014; TWH Orientation: December 9, 2014; Social Worker: March 2015; Nutrition Class: May 5, 2015; Nurse Practitioner: May 20, 2015; Psych Evaluation: August 2015; Nutritionist: September 2015; Meet the Surgeon: November 6, 2015; Pre-Op: December 4, 2015; Scheduled Surgery: December 18, 2015; HW 367; SW 341
I've always read the first year is the honeymoon phase ... I'm know I'm really going to have to work it now!
Referral: September 2014; TWH Orientation: December 9, 2014; Social Worker: March 2015; Nutrition Class: May 5, 2015; Nurse Practitioner: May 20, 2015; Psych Evaluation: August 2015; Nutritionist: September 2015; Meet the Surgeon: November 6, 2015; Pre-Op: December 4, 2015; Scheduled Surgery: December 18, 2015; HW 367; SW 341
Sincere congratulations. I believe I will feel the same way and when I am questioned if it is "too extreme" a decision to make, I tell them that I have done the research, am going through the process and it appears to be the right decision for me. We should never look back. Monumental success; you should be proud.
Orientation: June 29th, 2016, Surgery March 22, 2017. Pre-surgery: 16 lbs, (Size 2x, 18/20), M1: 19 lbs. (Size 1x, 16/18), M2: 13 lbs. (Size 16, XL) M3: 10 lbs. (Size 14/16, large). M4: 6 lbs. (Size 14, large/medium). M5: 10 lbs. (Size 14, solid medium - lol), M6: 9 lbs. (Size 12, medium). M7: 8 lbs. (Size 10/12 and small/medium). M8: 7 lbs. (Size 10 and small/medium). M9: 2 lbs. (Size 8/10 - small/medium). Lost 100 lbs by Month 9! M10: 5 lbs. M11: 4 lbs. One year: 6 lbs. Total 111 lbs. lost!
Isn't it amazing what a year can do ????
Congratulations....keep your eye on the prize. Expect that things will get tougher as time goes on....but success is always possible. It's always going to depend on the choices you make each day. 
SW- 260 GW- 150 CW -138 Height - 5'5 RNY- St Josephs Hamilton July 17/2015 
