Question:
Upcoming Surgiversary
Wow, I just realized that I am exactly one month away from the 1st surgiversary of my gastric bypass. I feel and look like a completely different person. Have lost more than 120 lbs and gone from a 26/28 to a size 14/16. This is a major landmark-- and I would love some ideas for ways to celebrate. Did anyone else do something special for the occasion? — snickersblk (posted on September 16, 2009)
September 16, 2009
I chose to do something that I would have struggled with prior to surgery.
We went hiking.
— mst42
September 16, 2009
Go Shopping. I will celebrating my 5 year surgiversary next week. Did
okay. Made it to goal and for the most part kept it off. Except for a few
gains and losses. It's still a struggle everyday to keep it off. But can't
let all the work and sacrifices go for naught. I don't want to wake up one
day and have it just be a dream that for a short time, I was of normal
weight.
— smparker2
September 16, 2009
Congratulations on your huge success! I agree with Meg; do something that
you didn't dare do 120 lbs ago (but really wanted to.) It can be as big as
a beach vacation, as drastic as a tummy tuck, or just something that you
will be able to say to yourself that it's a personal victory, like buying
the pair of jeans you wanted to fit into, or climbing a big flight of
stairs at a ball game. I am just 6 months out, and am looking forward to
getting a pedicure at 350 lbs. (I'm at 351) because that's the weight limit
on the pedicure chair. My nail lady says she'll give me a pedicure anyway,
that she doesn't need to use the chair. That misses the point, so I'm
waiting. It will be a REWARD!I'm trying to have REWARDS lined up all the
way to the "finish" line!
— jtoothman
September 17, 2009
Congratulations! I hit my one year anniversary yesterday, I had my post-op
appt. with surgeon today and my lab work is very very good. He said I am a
success story! Down 122lbs. and feel great. I didn't do anything special,
but having extra energy and having my husband hug me close(when getting
close before was not comfortable) is a great wonderful feeling! Let us
always remember how good this feels!!!!
— Sue1960slim
September 18, 2009
Thanks for the great ideas and positive words. Am still up in the air about
what to do for the specific day, but life itself has become a celebration
anyway. My sis (who had surgery 2 wks after me) and I went shopping last
weekend. We giggled like school girls the whole time. I actually called my
mom from the dressing room in tears of joy because I hadn't worn size 14
size 7th grade. I also have a big hiking trip w/ my dogs planned for the
end of this month, something I haven't been up to in a couple of years. So
I'm pretty psyched all around!
— snickersblk
September 18, 2009
Congratulations. Go on a rollercoaster, party in the small bathroom stall
for one. LOL
I hated having to go in the big stall, but I couldn't fit it the smaller
one. Sit on the couch and sit with your legs crossed and watch a good
movie with popcorn (guilt free). Take a picture of your feet standing up.
The reasons behind all of my suggestions is because after we loose the
weight and get snuggled into our new bodies, we forget what life was like
pre op. So.............you can now celebrate and reflect on how much you
have changed for the better and you can now accomplish all of these tasks
that I mentioned, which you probably thought, "this girl has lost her
mind". Well, just celebrate till your heart is content. This will
also remind you that you have made the best decision to get healthy.
— Kristy
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