I might be morbidly obese but...

I swam across Lake Champlain today!!!!!  Woo hoo!!!!!!  In 18-20 mph winds and white cap waves.  My friend (who is a goddess and looks like one too) said she had never paddled in such difficult conditions and i swam the whole way!  Woo hoo!  I just keep thinking, if I can do this with an extra 100 lbs imagine what I will be able to do in a year?  Surgery in 26 days.  I am freaking out but feeling in my deepest soul that it is the right choice for me. 

Congratulations to you!  That's a great achievement.  I'm wishing you all the best with your surgery.  I had RNY and, while I have ended up with some unplanned-for consequences, I can say that I'd do it over again in a heartbeat.  There's nothing like being able to move around without your own body getting in your way!

Thats incredible.  Congratulaions.  I hope surgery goes well for you, sounds like you are healthy so you should do fine. totally amazing!!!

Wow!!  Way to rock it out!!  That is a great accomplishment!!!  

 That's awesome!!

Thanks for all the encouragement!  I have been feeling great about this all week.  My surgery date is Sept 25th and I want to do at least two ADK high peaks before then.  It is really fun looking at the maps and picking a fun adventure.  And it is really fun to think about doing this next year with so much less weight.  I am nervous but feeling really good!