One year ago I had my RNY surgery.  I remember it like it was yesterday...and the pain I was in.  But it is all just a memory now.  I cannot believe it!  What a difference a year makes.  I went to the doctor just last week for my "1 year" follow up and stepping on the scale was a major milestone.  I have lost 238 pounds!!!!  I now weigh 236 pounds.  I actually weigh less than what I lost!  OMG!!!  I feel great!  I, as well as others, think I look great.  I love shopping...even though I have to stop...burning a hole in my wallet.  I love the confidence I have gained and so many people around me notice that as well.  I could not have done ANY of it without Dr. Rosen and his amazing staff ( Linda, Dana, Joey, Anne and Dr. Mikhail...and even the DG office people who I hardly ever see).  I love each and everyone of them for what they have given me and hope that I can continue on my successful journey until I meet my goal.  I have changed so much that I do not think people will recognize me when I go to a reunion later this year.  I love that.  I have also become addicted to taking pictures of myself and looking in the mirror.  My mom hates that.  Its not that I am in love with myself, its just that I am amazed at what a different looking person I have become.  I am truly amazed.  I wish that I had taken all of my measurements before I had surgery, at the very beginning.  I did take them right after surgery, but I cannot find them.  However, I do know this:

Pre-Op (At my heaviest):

Top Size: 5X/6X
Bottoms: 34/36
Underwear: 14
Bra: 48C
Shoes:12WW
Ring: 13

Post-Op (Today):

Top Size: 1X
Bottoms: 18
Underwear: 9 (starting to get loose)
Bra: 40C (Really the cups hold skin)  TMI but hey...I'm not holding back!
Shoes: 11/11W
Ring: 8/9

I love the fact that I can go into almost any store and buy clothes.  It sucks now when I see something I like that they only have in the bigger sizes.  I guess that really doesn't suck though right???  Things are super awesome and I am so excited to go to the Second Annual Lifeweigh Bariatric Reunion this July.  I can't wait to see Dr. Rosen and all the people that I didn;t get to see on my last Dr. appointment.  Life can only get better!  Right?

I love you all, everyone who has given me support or shared kind words.  Even the smallest words can make a difference in someone's day, or journey.

I am truly grateful.

XOXOXO

Lots of Love,

Niki

BTW,  If anyone out there EVER has any questions that you would like to ask me I am always here to help or answer anything you would like to know.  I would love to offer my support as others have offered me theirs.