1 year anniversary

Jul 21, 2011

It's been exactly one year since I had my VSG.  Much has changed.  Yes, lots of weight has come off (about 80lbs), and although I haven't reached my goal weight, I feel SOOOOO much better.  There have been many NSV's, and I like these the best:

My 6-mos lab tests (blood sugars, cholesterol, etc...) were all normal
I no longer cringe when I catch a glimpse of my reflection in a mirror or window
Small improvements (make-up, hairdo color, new glasses...) in how I look no longer feel futile (used to feel like just a drop in the bucket)
My daughter can hug me all the way around
I can sit with my kids on most amusement park rides
I need to move the driver's seat forward quite a bit after my husband has driven the car (used to have to move it back)
I can cross my legs and have them be almost parallel to each other (as opposed to just perpendicular, if at all)
I can run without killing my knees
I actually sometimes look forward to working out and feel really good using my muscles
My fingers can touch when I stretch my arms diagonally across my back
I can wear real jeans
I don't need to shop in the Plus Size section anymore and can wear more form-fitting clothes (my former 2-3X T-shirts are now night shirts)
Meeting new people and reuniting with old friends is no longer scary

So, this really has been life changing.  It is still a day-to-day struggle to control how much I eat (I don't feel much restriction anymore) and my weight loss these past 5 months has been virtually at a stand-still, BUT I am not gaining either.  This in itself is an achievement for me as I've ALWAYS regained any lost weight (and more) within a couple of months of losing it in the past.  I also know I've retained and even increased my muscle mass and have a lot more stamina.  I've dropped from a size W24-26 to a size 14.  My energy level is high and my hair is growing back, so I know I'm quite healthy.  This is what really matters to me.  I do hope to keep losing and eventually reach goal weight, and perhaps get a pannulectomy (?sp) along the way to shape my midsection (definitely have the "apron" right now).  I feel so blessed to have had this opportunity!

PS. Maybe I'll have the courage to finally post some before and after picts.  Gotta get some photos taken soon.

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