sarah141
1 Year Update
Jul 28, 2009
I am very emotional when I look back at the past year. I can’t believe that a year ago, I weighed 308 and wore a size 26W. I guess I never really saw myself as I was. I mean, I knew I was obese, but I didn’t realize the effect it truly had on my life. I was border-line everything, had high cholesterol, had a hard time exercising and just hated getting up everyday. I was hopeless & just surviving. Now, I’m LIVING! I’ve never been a morning person, so I still hate getting up everyday, but once I’m up, I’m ready to go! I have so many wonderful people supporting me. My life wouldn’t be possible without them! I can honestly say I have not had one person say anything negative about my decision for WLS. The support has been overwhelming & I love my family & friends even more than I thought possible, because I really know they love me not matter what! Here are some things I can do that I never thought I would do (or in some cases even want to do): Run. Run on the beach with the dogs & not be out of breath. Play & jump with my cousin’s kids – like I’m a 6 year-old too. Sit in a chair & have room on the sides. Walk up the hills of San Francisco like they are flat-land. Ride a bike. Sit cross-legged. Sit with my legs up in the chair. Wear a size 14 Bottoms! Wear a size Medium Top! Be cold, even during the summer. Not be scared I’m gonna break something by sitting or standing on it. Only eat 1/3 of a meal at a restaurant! Be physically ready for Plastic Surgery! (Although, financially, it has to wait – I hate money!) Have wonderful numbers on my labs! Actually tell another living human how much I weigh. (& be proud of the number.) Sleep comfortably in a twin-sized bed with another adult & have room! Look forward to my daily walk & exercise! Actually let someone take my picture! I was skeptical about WLS when I first started investigating. Just like everyone else, I had desperately tried everything else, and failed. I had accepted that I was going to be obese for the rest of my life. I am so glad that took the chance. DS & Dr. Husted are my heros – they gave me a life I never thought possible.
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About Me
Fort Bragg, CA
Location
52.8
BMI
Surgery
07/23/2008
Surgery Date
Apr 03, 2008
Member Since
