1 year down and the rest of my life to go!

[shellbell79 44]

Even though I had a medically challenging and difficult year post-op (4 additional emergency surgeries later) I wish to proudly brag that I am 180+ lbs down and am so much healthier!

Medically speaking, my blood pressure is better than normal, my sleep apnea is completely gone, my asthma is much better, my feet don't hurt, my knee is aching less constantly, I have so much more energy and my body is grateful for what I have done to try and maintain a heathy lifestyle.

NSV's; I can climb stairs and walk without wanting to die, I can keep up with my nieces and nephews, I can fit in booths in restaurants without having a panic attack before hand anticipating what kind of seating the place will have, I feel so good about myself, I eat to fuel my body and not as a coping mechanism, I can cross my legs, I am more confident and less self conscious, I will be able to sit in a plane, I'm getting noticed, I smile constantly (ok well, almost all the time - lol) I can shop in almost any store and people are much kinder and when I get staring it's usually because I look good! Lol.

I'm super proud of how far I've come and look forward to continuing my success to get to my goal weight and the will, stamina and strength to maintain it for life.

Now.. Just to quit ????.. Last vice, I'm getting ready!

[Cervidae 2,389]

Congrats! Thanks for sharing. I'm three months out and this was inspirational.

[QuilterGal 216]

Wow! Many congrats!

[The Candidate 3,215]

Congrats on your wonderful life renewal!