One year ago today!

i was in Mexico going through all the tests and waiting to have surgery. I was not scared at all ...Just ready to get the surgery over with.

Happy to say I have not had any complications. I was back at work one week after surgery.

I haven't lost all the weight I was hoping to , but it has been my own doing as I have been through some transfer addiction.. Mostly alcohol.. I now have that under control.

I have no doubts that with my tool I will still be able to get to my goal weight.

I am not proud of the addiction that became and have been really down on myself and feeling that I failed my sleeve.

But today when I woke up I was thinking....But my sleeve has NOT failed me..

So I am back on track and I will get to goal in 2013..Before I turn 50...

Just wanted to share a little  my story to let those know who feel they have failed that it is never too late.

You WILL have to work for it , but things are so much better when we work for them ..

I am thankful everyday that I had this surgery and now owe it to myself to finish what I started. the best thing is even though I got side tracked I have not gained any weight ..I just stopped losing..

So happy to be feeling better and going the right way again!!

Julie

Hello there! It was brave of you to be so honest. Transfer addiction are real and I understand. I am glad you have it under control. I just KNOW you're going to get to losing now that you have gotten that under control and yes it IS great that you didn't gain any weight! You can do it! Big hugs!

Good for you!  I really do believe that you can only fail if you give up.  Never stop trying!

Happy Sleeversary!  Congrats on the weight loss, your great attitude and on realizing that you were transferring your addiction and taking care of it!

Doing a happy dance for you!  

Thanks for sharing and keeping it real!  You can do this:)

Welcome Back!

It is tough as we get further out and closer to that one year mark as well as when we are getting closer to goal, we have to work even harder. I was in lots of pain with lots of issues mentally and physically for the last six months, I have mixed pain pills with alcohol to kill the pain, about the only thing that numbs it. I don't pat myself on the back, I didn't stop right away either and fighting to get these last thirty pounds off is a struggle. I totally shut down there for about two weeks, unable to feel emotionally or process any thoughts, scary, but my doctor is working with me on this now and hopefully soon I will feel better. I did lose six pounds in one week when I shut down I simply wasn't eating. Hang in there and if you can control your transfer addiction you will proceed.

I remember you well as we started this journey at about the same time. I admire your honesty and your spirit. I haven't faced the same issues that you have, but I have had other problems in life which have made this challenging. But it does work and you will get to your goal when the time is right for you. Best of luck!

Happy surgiversary. It is good that you recognized the transfer addiction and are dealing with it. I know you can do this, just take it one meal and one day at a time.

Thanks for keep it real, I wish you the best. That is great that you have not gained any of your weight back from getting off track. Now that you're back, you do owe it to yourself for all the hard work you have done. This is not an easy journey to be on, but with determination, YOU CAN DO IT!!!!! Good luck Julie, and please keep us all posted on your journey.