The requisite one year surgiversary post

Mar 12, 2013

This whole anniversary thing really snuck up on me. Last month I was kinda thinking of myself as relatively early out and then BAM, it's been an entire year since I went under the knife and completely changed my life. Crazy how time can fly.

So, now that it's been a year, what do I say? I'm 127-ish pounds lighter than my all time high and 90-ish pounds lighter than I was on surgery day. That's pretty decent, I think, given I'm a so-called lightweight. I will be honest and say that I thought I'd have lost more by now but my doctor thinks I'm doing great so I guess I'll have to defer to his judgment on that. Maybe. I'm still stuck in the stall nightmare that I've been living since the end of December and that certainly is affecting my ability to rejoice at my overall weight loss accomplishment. It was nice that this morning the scale showed me back at my low instead of hovering within five pounds like I've been doing.

Anywho, even though I'm frustrated by my current stall and not as excited as I'd like to be on this date, I'm going to outline the things that I'm grateful for that have happened in the past year. Things that I can attribute to my surgery and weight loss. Here goes:

  1. I've lost 90-ish lbs. since surgery. Never could have done that on my own. Took me 2 years to lose 100 lbs. through weight watchers back in the day.
  2. I found Quest bars and my life would not be complete without them.
  3. I gave up Diet Dr Pepper and while I still crave it every day of my life, I know that I'm better off without it.
  4. I am going to run (okay lotta walking, too) an 8k on Saturday. Even if I could have participated in such events in the past, my self consciousness would never have allowed it.
  5. I can wear size 14 or 12 and even a few size mediums. It's mind blowing!
  6. Every movement is easier; standing, sitting, turning over in bed. You name it, it's easier.
  7. My husband can put his arms all the way around me when hugging me. 'Nuff said.

And, to keep me (hopefully) on track, a few goals for the next year:

  1. Lose 20 more pounds.
  2. Incorporate regular strength training into my exercise routine.
  3. Run (again, more of a fast walk) a half marathon.
  4. Start bike riding.
  5. Constant vigilance!! Bad habits can creep back in and fucker up everything I've accomplished thus far. Not gonna let that happen.
  6. Get organized. (Okay, that one's not WLS related but it's a good goal, right?)
  7. Provide more support for my WLS compatriots and allow them to support me.
  8. Break this stupid, neverending stall!!

So, overall I am pleased with the results of my RNY. I do not regret my decision to go the WLS route to better health and a better life. Can't wait to see what the next year brings!

I hope you have enjoyed my surgiversary post.

Peace!

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