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One year Surgiversary . . . and a new life!

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WhoozisAnyway    176

WhoozisAnyway
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I haven't been on VST much the past few months, I moved most of my activity over to MyFitnessPal. However, today is my one year "Surgiversary" and I have so much to be thankful for.

I lost 81 pounds, from 274 to 192, and still losing (verrrry slowly now).

I went from sizes 22/24/2X to 8/10/M, bra size from 42DD to 36C/D(treated myself to a fitting today, yay!).

I lost a full shoe size.

I lost high blood pressure, hypothyroid, plantar fasciitis, and Vitamin D deficiency.

I lost pain in my hips when laying in bed.

I lost being out of breath constantly and being drenched in sweat with the slightest exertion.

I lost excruciating back pain that left me with a possible permanent limp.

I gained strength and stamina (from working out at a gym).

I gained the ability to push myself through first Water aerobics, then elliptical, then strength training, then spinning, Pilates and yoga.

I gained (most of) my self confidence back.

I gained more energy than I've had in my entire life - and I'm almost 43!

I gained the ability to buy clothes from any store I want.

I gained the joy of not being too embarrassed to have my photo taken.

I was very lucky and have had zero complications. I've never gotten sick. I credit this to following doctor's orders! I'd still like to lose another 10-20 pounds, but it's ok if I don't. I have some jiggly skin and cellulite, but nothing I can't live with. I couldn't care less about plastic surgery. If hubby doesn't care, then I don't either. I did lose some hair but not too bad. I seem to break out with acne a lot more.

So, that's me in a nutshell. My hubby and I are celebrating with a little champagne tonight, and tomorrow I'll be back at the gym for spinning and yoga, and recording all my food on MFP. VST was an amazing lifeline for me pre and post surgery and I'll always be grateful to all of you for your support, honesty and assistance. Onward and upward!

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LaBelle509    326

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Congrats!!

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Iniysa    157

Iniysa
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Congrats!!! :)

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SkinnyRicki    34

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Congratulations!!

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ShrinkingBiker    121

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congrats :)

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Mrs.RRn    2,110

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I bet it feels great to lose those health problems! CONGRATS!!! :)

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amytug    996

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Awesomeness!!!

Pics?

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Jacqueline Marie    73

Jacqueline Marie
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Congrats!! This is truly amazing! :D

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misslady    130

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That is awesome! Everything I've read says that hypothyroidism is not changed by weight loss. So it did change for you? I have it do I would like to know.

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WhoozisAnyway    176

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That is awesome! Everything I've read says that hypothyroidism is not changed by weight loss. So it did change for you? I have it do I would like to know.

Maybe not for everyone, but mine disappeared. I've tested normal for about 8 months now.

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