1 Year Today!And the things I can now do!!

[comfort2011]

It's exactly to the day and hour since I had my surgery and my life changed for the better. I'm thankful I had absolutely no complications post op. I am thankful for this site which throughout my year has been the only place for support (still noone knows I've had the sleeve). I come here everyday (I kinda feel like I'm addicted to this site), but you all have helped me SO much, and for that, I thank you.

So, after 1 year...I've reached my target goal, and am pretty much happy to staying with this weight so I've started eating more and increased (never stopped) my chocolate intake (I'm a sweet toother). I'm planning to get the extra skin removed soon.

Many people I know don't recognise me when we meet so I've gotten used to introducing myself to them in malls, hospitals, parking lots etc...and always give them a minute or so to absorb the shock from the new me before we talk on other things. I don't like talking about my weight loss too much so I kinda try to change the subject when I see it's all they want to talk about. But I'm happy that I've managed to meet most of my friends over this year so no more open mouth reactions.

Here's a list of some of the many things that only as little as 1 year ago.....I could only but dream getting my body to do:
1. My favorite- crossing my legs (I cross my legs every time since I was able to lol)
2.Sleeping on my back without having the weight crush your lungs
3. Being able to feel my collar bone
4. Being able to tie my shoes, wash my feet, basically just bend down
5.Being able to wash my whole back and have my hands reach all spots.
6. Being able to sit on the floor and cross my legs
7. Being able to fit into anything really (airplane seats, movie seats, seats on rides etc)without even thinking about it before sitting
8. Being able to go to a party and actually come across like a picky eater (I love this one- before I would have to eat at home first just so that I don't embarass myself with my husband in the parties by eating all the bites on a tray or ordering an extra plate of something)
9. Being able to play with my kids and just having so much energy...it's incredible! But most importantly.....
10. Being able to look in the mirror and see the person who I have ALWAYS been inside and have others finally see the true me (beautiful inside and out). I have so much more confidence and am much happier than ever.

For all those thinking about getting sleeved and wondering if you'll regret it......the only thing I regret is having not done it before!

[dachsie]

Congratulations! I can't wait to reach my goal

[sweetee1213630]

Wow that was very inspirational to me!! I'm getting sleeved in November!

[pack89]

I just love to hear about sleeve successes, and you, my friend, are a success!! Congrats!!

[MissyChrissy]

Congratulations.... my goal is to ride the rides at six flags with my teenagers (who actually think I hate rides!) I hated getting on those rides and having my boobs crushed like my yearly mamogram.. ha ha... this is what I am looking forward to.. I had hoped to lose more than 30lbs for Frightfest this october.. but that's ok.. Spring will do.. Purchasing my season pass already.. like a dress to hang on my door in HOPES... Good for you.. thank you for that inspirational post... I totally agree.. only regret was taking this amount of time to do something.. and yet.. you know how it is.. we do things when we are ready to do them.. maybe we just weren't ready back then for the new US! Good luck.. keep us posted on your maintence.. your last and final stage..

[rk cant wait]

Congratulations!

[THE_MONK]

Awsome!

[Desert Angel]

Congrats....keep it up!

[itsmytime]

Congratulations! Lovin' that list girl!

[Hunt4health]

It is super nice to see the things you can do now. Stories like this make our decision to do this even better. Keep up the good work and continue to enjoy your new life.

[Gayle]

What a lovely story! You have every right to be proud of the life you have created. Thank you for sharing with us so that we can be inspired by your dedication and triumphs. It means a lot to me, I know, as I struggle through.
Hug!

[scgal21]

I am SO happy for you! Congrats to you on a wonderful journey and the beginning of a better, healthier new life!