What a difference a year makes

May 25, 201511 yr

I always dreaded Memorial Day weekend. The weather turned nice, I pulled out my summer clothes, they didn't fit, and I would kick myself for not having "done something about my weight" over the winter. Last year my size 20 capris didn't fit (went out and had to buy size 22s). Today I was at Kohls trying on a pair of size 10 shorts and they fit. Still in an XL in some things and a 12 in most of my clothes, but a 10 fit on my body!!

I attended my first meeting for WLS in June last year and had my surgery a few months later. It has been an amazing year. I have lost a little over 100 pounds. I am run/walking my first 5K in a few weeks. Most of my old clothes are gone from my closet. My thighs don't rub together. I don't cringe when I see a photo of myself. Had lunch with an old friend and they literally did not recognize me when I sat down at the table. I am off my HBP medicine after a decade of taking it. I am HAPPY.

I still struggle with food. Ate ice cream last night too close to bedtime and was throwing it up a few hours later. Still don't work out as much as I should or drink as much Water as I should but I am DOING IT and I am moving in the right direction. I am SO HAPPY I did this. Thankfully I did not have any major issues and overall it has been a very positive experience,

For those reading this board and still thinking "should I do it" or "about to do it" - ask yourself where will I be in a year and can WLS help me be in a better place. If the answer is yes, then move ahead.

For once, I am looking forward to seeing where I will be next Memorial Day. Hoping when I try on my clothes from this summer, they will be a little loose.