One year ago yesterday
I can't believe it was a year ago that I had surgery, but then at times I can't believe it was ONLY a year ago. My life has changed in so many ways in that year all directly related to be able to DO things. I am 44 years old and before this surgery I felt like I was 60+. I was on blood pressure medicine, I could only stand for about 10 minutes at a time. My back would start to hurt and I would shake and have to sit down from the pain. I couldn't even walk a block without looking for a seat before I moved on. Now, a year later, none of that is a part of my life anymore. As a friend from my support group would say, "I Have Permanently Released" over 174lbs. I say "over" because I haven't been near a scale for a week, so I'm not sure where that is right now. I still have a way to go but I am so thrilled with this whole process.
My only regret is that I didn't do this 15 years ago. Thank you- to all of you on this site who post and share and discuss and give all of us a place to be heard when we have questions or celebrations to share.
My only regret is that I didn't do this 15 years ago. Thank you- to all of you on this site who post and share and discuss and give all of us a place to be heard when we have questions or celebrations to share.
HW:398 SW:378 GW:180(DR.) 160(me)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I have my surgery on Monday!!! You are an inspiration! 
Congrats on your success. I'm getting close to a year also and it seems weird that it has been that long, and that is has been so quick.
66 yrs young, 4'11" hw 220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance
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Congrats on your success to date. I can't wait to see where I am at my one year. All I know is I feel like a totally different person - 20 years younger. I love the saying " I have permanently released...". I never thought of it that way beofre. All I know is I am not going back to where I came from, I am heading on a different path.
Highest Weight - 220/ Date of Surgery - 194/ Goal Weight - 125 CW 122 2nd Goal - 115
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