carolinern
12 Month Anniversary... I made it thru the year
Apr 15, 2009
1 year ago today I was going in for my surgery. I can't believe it's been a year. So many things have changed. I am no longer circus fat! I am down 152# pounds! I have lost 16 inches from my waist, 16.5 inches from my hips, 14 inches from my chest, and 2.5 inches from my neck, and numerous other inches from all over my body! I have gone from a size 34 pant to a 16, a size 5x shirt down to a 1x. I can wear heels again without feeling like a clydesdale. My naked body looks like a melted mushy candle, but I can hide all that yucky skin and look decent in nice clothes.I don't get winded going up and down steps anymore. I can sit in a booth comfortable, and I don't feel like everyone stares at me in public anymore. The weight loss has really slowed down this last month, and I still want to lose another 30-40 pounds; not sure if it is feasable or not, but I will try. I have been lucky that I can tolerate most foods without a problem. I cheat once in a while, but I feel normal when I eat now. I don't want the huge meals anymore, and I don't usually feel hungry. Some days I still struggle with the protein & water, but this is a life long journey. I will continue my journey and hopefully help others along the way with what I have learned so far.
Thanks to my wonderful husband who has been by my side through this whole process. He stood by me through my horrible depression when I was first denied the surgery, then through all the hoop jumping to get the surgery approved, and me balling my eyes out on the morning of surgery. I could never have made it without him! Thanks to my wonderful sister too, who has shown me the way, like only a sister can. My parents were also supportive and that meant a lot as well.
I never imagined what an entire year could bring... now for the next year and beyond!!!
Me presurgery at 344# Me 1 year post op at 192#, total loss of 152#
I am in the same clothes in these pics, I had to fold the shorts together in the back and use a hair clip to keep the shorts up in the new pic. I wanted to have a before and after pic of myself with the same clothes. It really shows the difference
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About Me
Toledo, OH
Location
35.7
BMI
Surgery
04/16/2008
Surgery Date
Apr 06, 2008
Member Since
Before & After
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