Update

[knp76]

Hi. Haven't been here in a while. I just had my one year follow up with my surgeon on September 12th. I can't believe that an entire year has gone by since my surgery. I was 197 pound on the day of my follow up. Since then I have lost a bit more weight and am fluctuating between 191 and 194. I am so happy to be in onederland. I have gone from a size 26/28 to a 12/14 in pants. In shirts I generally wear a large sometimes a medium depending on style and brand. I bought a pair of calf length boots that zip up on the side and they fit perfectly. I never would have been able to do that at my high weight since they would never have zipped up around my calves. I am so happy with my progress and very glad I had the surgery. It is by far one of the best decisions I have made in my life. I'd like to lose a bit more weight but it's not a life or death matter. My blood glucose is good, my blood pressure is excellent it was 100/60 yesterday when I went to my primary doctor. He said he no longer considers me to have hypertension. I feel great and can move so much more easily even after my knee surgery in May. My bariatric surgeon said my knee surgery would have been much more difficult if I had been carrying around an extra 112 pounds. I'm very happy. I hope everyone else is doing well. I hope my success can be an inspiration for those who haven't had surgery yet. I'd you're on the fence about having the surgery, I won't tell you you have to have it done but I would encourage you to consider it very strongly. It is a life changing thing and definitely changed for the better ( at least for me it has)

[KiwiGal]

Yay! Sounds like you are doing just great. Well done you.
It most certainly is life changing isn't it?!

[Christie13]

Great job!! It is funny how leading up to the surgery it seems like time is dragging by but once you have it and you are living your best life it flies by! Happy surgiversary!!

[Ann2]

Gigi, that's all WONDERFUL news! You've made such great health changes in your life. That blood pressure of 100/60 is incredible! Not to mention the fun you're having with clothes and boots!

You are indeed an inspiration. Congratulations.

[Stacey03]

So good, many many congrats :-)

[AnnieG]

Gigi, well done! How very exciting to be in onderland and have made so many positive changes.
This year will hold even more good things for you!