As of 2/6/14 I will be at one year.. yahooo!!!

Gastric Bypass

Starting weight: 243lbs

Current weight: 133 lbs

This year has been a roller coaster with many ups and downs along the way. To say this journey was the "easy way out" would be so wrong. I've cried,vomited,stressed that I wasn't losing weight as quickly as others (which was way to harsh on myself). I have forced myself to eat then turn around a few days later and remind myself not to eat too much food. I have obsessed over drinking fluids or having bowel movements. ( sorry if that's too graphic for some of you). I have driven my dear sweet supportive husband crazy with my emotions. I'm not perfect with following the doctors schedule plan of eating, but I follow what my new pouch allows. I allowed myself a treat here and there and maybe I enjoyed it but most of the time I have paid the price for doing so.

I have learned to celebrate the non surgery victories and stop focusing on that scale. I am happy and healthy for the first time in Twenty-five years. I have no regrets having this surgery other than not doing it sooner.

My true journey is still to come as I approach the maintenance phase (I still need to lose another thirteen pounds)

I know I will make mistakes,but that's ok as long as I learn from them.

1st picture is of me on the day of surgery.

2nd picture is a week ago

Congratulations, I want to be like you one year out, and I will be. Thanks for the inspiration.

Congratulations!

Cute as a button and small as one too!...lol Congratulations!

Great job !!!! You guys are awesome : )

You are amazing!! I hope I can do as well as you have!

Wow! You look Great!

OMG, you look fantastic!!! Happy one year!!!!

As of 2/6/14 I will be at one year.. yahooo!!!

Gastric Bypass

Starting weight: 243lbs

Current weight: 133 lbs

This year has been a roller coaster with many ups and downs along the way. To say this journey was the "easy way out" would be so wrong. I've cried,vomited,stressed that I wasn't losing weight as quickly as others (which was way to harsh on myself). I have forced myself to eat then turn around a few days later and remind myself not to eat too much food. I have obsessed over drinking fluids or having bowel movements. ( sorry if that's too graphic for some of you). I have driven my dear sweet supportive husband crazy with my emotions. I'm not perfect with following the doctors schedule plan of eating, but I follow what my new pouch allows. I allowed myself a treat here and there and maybe I enjoyed it but most of the time I have paid the price for doing so.

I have learned to celebrate the non surgery victories and stop focusing on that scale. I am happy and healthy for the first time in Twenty-five years. I have no regrets having this surgery other than not doing it sooner.

My true journey is still to come as I approach the maintenance phase (I still need to lose another thirteen pounds)

I know I will make mistakes,but that's ok as long as I learn from them.

1st picture is of me on the day of surgery.

2nd picture is a week ago

Congratulations on your awesome transformation! Love the dress. Keep up the great work!

Do you have any skin issues?

Congratulations. Keep it up!

You did it!!! Be proud...