One year out

Dec 31, 2008

Wow, my one year anniversary of WLS was December 26th.  I only have vague memories of how things were immediately after surgery and wanting to go home.  The past year has been a challenge, but overall, has been incredibly successful.  I'm down 153 pounds from what I was last year, 8 sizes smaller and happier than I have been in years.  I struggled with hair loss, but guess that was the small price to pay.  It has come back though, thankfully.  I have more stamina, can fit into chairs with arms, no more seat belt extender on planes and people are so much nicer.  That sort of ticks me off, as I'm the same person inside I was before.  I recently started a new job as a front office Receptionist and I'm sure I'd never have been hired when I was 153 pounds heavier.  My family is very proud of me and my husband has been incredibly supportive through the entire process.  I have met some incredible people here on OH, most notably Kat from ABQ.  I'm so grateful for her support, love and friendship.  I have a lot of learning still in this process, especially getting in more exercise, now that I sit at a desk most of the day.  I am so thankful to God and Dr. Garth Davis for helping me get my life back.  I have about 25 more pounds to lose and will need plastics in the future as my old skin will never go back like before.  I will continue to work on eating more protein and keeping the new body I now have for the rest of my life.  Maintenance is the hardest part of losing weight, but with the tools I've learned and faith in God and in myself, I know I can continue the success's I've achieved. 

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