Happy Anniversary to Me!

Dec 18, 2008

A year ago I looked like this...
It's been exactly a year since I was wheeled into the OR to have my gastric bypass surgery. I can remember that day vividly. It's hard to forget the anxious energy that flowed through my body as I prepared for one of my most life changing experiences. The first few months after my surgery were painful and frustrating. I posted a few blogs about it here at OH. I regret not writing more about my experience. I may try to write more about it in the future.

As I stare at my before picture in amazement, it's hard to believe that it's me with the fat cells swelling around my mid section and making my cheeks plump. The fat consumed so much of me and defined who I was for so long that I don't think I've gotten to the point where I'm comfortable with the new me just yet. But I don't think it's taking long for me or my family to realize that I really have changed and for the better.

Even though I'm down almost 90 pounds and I'm feeling great, I know my journey is far from over. I have to struggle daily with making the right food choices. I have to force myself to exercise because it's not exactly my favorite thing to do.

Before my surgery, I read article after article and testimony after testimony that described weight loss surgery as merely a tool to acheiving your weight loss goals. Now, all those articles and testimonies make sense. While the first few months were rough for me, I'm so glad I went through with the surgery.

Now, I don't shy away from pictures, I can take my children roller skating on skate night at their school, I don't get anxious about eating in front of people, and I smile so much more than I did before.

My experience with weight loss surgery may have started out rocky but a year later has brought about wonderful results and I'd do it all over again.


Today I look more like this....

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