Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Today is my one year anniversary.



Recommended Posts

I sit here in tears thinking about how far I have come... how my life has changed for the better... how I have struggled emotionally to adjust... how I have had to learn to love me (good, bad and ugly)... how hard I have worked and continue to work in the gym 5 days a week... how good I feel... how good I look... I saved my life and I am so glad for the second chance. I looked at myself in the mirror this morning and I smiled and cried.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congrats and keep up the good work!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congrats on your one year surgeversary!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@Essence46

If there was a "love this" button instead of a "like this" button - I would have pushed it.

I reached 6 months yesterday and you so eloquently articulated exactly how I feel as well. I can only hope when I reach one year that I've done as well as you.

Once again I find myself thanking you for your post.

LisaLou

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

What a lovely affirmation of your original decision to make this momentous change in your life. You are right to look back and reflect and understand exactly what it took to get yourself to this place, this new wondrous existence. And it's all because of you! So celebrate!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

sit here in tears thinking about how far I have come... I saved my life so glad for the second chance.

@@Essence46

hmmmm, hmmmmm, clearing my throat - sing with me

happy surgiversary, happy surgiversary, happy surgiversary - happpppy surgiversary :)

yep, you've come a lllllong way baby!!! :)

very happy for you :)

"smiling, crying at the same time" ;)

can you add rubbing your tummy/chewing gum/jumping up and down with joy for 10 minutes ;)

woo hoo

i am closing my eyes and i can see B) you doing it!!!

i always knew you could do any/everything!!! :)

you are looking wonderful, fit as a fiddle too!! :)

if you MUST cry be sure to have enough kleenex ;)

now that you are a one year "survivor" of WLS

please don't forget us "little" people on the board :wacko:

visit more with your words of wisdom for newbies et al :)

keep up the great job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life :)

I know you will!!!

who deserves it more

huggggs

kathy

congrats

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congrats!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congratulations on your one year anniversary, @@Essence46! An congrats in advance on your entry to Onderland! You're doing great so far, now keep your head in the game and keep following the rules. That's what will get you to your goal!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×