Wow. It's hard to believe that my WLS was 1 year ago today. I remember it like it was yesterday, and yet it seems like decades ago.
As of today, I have lost 98 pounds since the day of my surgery! My total weight loss since the beginning of my gastric bypass journey is -120 pounds!
I don't even know where to start to tell you how much better I feel... physically, emotionally & even spiritually ~~
PHYSICALLY...
- No longer a pre-diabetic
- No more high blood pressure
- No more high cholesterol
- I wear a size 10/12 & Large tops (Down from a 22/24 & 3x tops where I looked like a busted can of biscuits)
- My shoe size has gone from a 10 to 9 1/2
- I take the stairs at work, and don't feel like I'm going to pass out when I reach the top
- Char-dog has become my *running* partner
- I'm training for a 5k on March 31st .... why not run my way into my 30s?! ;o)
- We eat high protein meals
- I stay away from rice, pasta & bread
- I don't crave fast food
- I still have no grace ;o)
- I eat every 2-3 hours
- I don't recognize myself in the mirror sometimes
- I have clavicles! 2 of 'em
- I enjoy shopping FOR MYSELF! (but I'm still in and out, no browsing needed)
- I feel good about myself
- I finally accomplished a New Years Resolution in 2011
- I'm still a food addict. I always will be. WLS was the tool to help me jumpstart my rehab.
- I feel more comfortable meeting new people and reconnected with old friends
- I went through about 6 weeks of depression right after surgery ~ it was like my best friend (named Food) had been ripped away from me. I'm thankful for how God got me through that, and how much I learned about my dependence on food during that time.
- I am so proud of Richard! He's so hott ;o)
I believe fully that God's not done with any of us yet...
"There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears."
Philippians 1:6
