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What a difference a year makes....

Daisee68

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Daisee68    2,493

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On this day exactly one year ago, I had my first consultation with my surgeon. (I picked the only surgeon I ever consulted with. I had done a ton of research online before.) I was terrified and almost backed out. I weighed in at 322.6 pounds. This morning I weighed 204.8 pounds. I just got an email from my NUT (after meeting with her yesterday) saying that I have lost 64% of my excess body weight (not sure exactly how that is calculated) and telling me I am officially NOT obese. My diabetes is in remission. I have actually taken a boxing class (which almost killed me but I did it.) I have actually been referred to as "skinny" by a few people (though they are a bit biased as I am far from skinny). Oh and I am unemployed after a layoff. (Not at all WLS related but certainly a shock and hanging on to the hope that it is a blessing in disguise.) I can honestly say that on this day last year, I could NEVER have imagined this is where I would be on this day. I can't wait to see what next year will bring...

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I am looking for a job ...but as I am losing weight I feel more confident....sometimes a reboot is a new chapter..congrats.

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Dar200    285

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On this day exactly one year ago, I had my first consultation with my surgeon. (I picked the only surgeon I ever consulted with. I had done a ton of research online before.) I was terrified and almost backed out. I weighed in at 322.6 pounds. This morning I weighed 204.8 pounds. I just got an email from my NUT (after meeting with her yesterday) saying that I have lost 64% of my excess body weight (not sure exactly how that is calculated) and telling me I am officially NOT obese. My diabetes is in remission. I have actually taken a boxing class (which almost killed me but I did it.) I have actually been referred to as "skinny" by a few people (though they are a bit biased as I am far from skinny). Oh and I am unemployed after a layoff. (Not at all WLS related but certainly a shock and hanging on to the hope that it is a blessing in disguise.) I can honestly say that on this day last year, I could NEVER have imagined this is where I would be on this day. I can't wait to see what next year will bring...

You have done a wonderful thing for yourself! Congratulations on your success! Keep it up and good luck on your job search.

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