September 14, 2011 was my one year anniversary of my WLS. So many things have happened in this past year that it is almost a blur. I have officially lost 66 inches from my body and 75 pounds. I have gone from a size 18/20 and 1X/2X to a size 4 and Small. While the size differences are great it is not everything. What has changed this past year? What does the future hold?
What are the most important changes that have happened this past year. Let me see.
1. I am off All heart medications!
2. I am off All Asthma medications!
3. I no longer need steroid injections in my knee!
4. My Blood Sugar Level is Normal!
5. My Blood Pressure is Normal!!
6. My Heart Rate is Normal!!!
7. I have so much energy!
8. I am more confident!
9. I can run and play with my Grand Babies!!!!!
10. I am still the same person I was before WLS!!
This list could go on forever but I think these are the most important items for me. If you note losing weight and inches was not in the top ten. Now losing the weight and inches has been great and it has made the top 10 possible but it was never about getting a cute body and wearing smaller clothes. This journey has always been about a better quality of life. I so wanted to be able to get down on the floor and play with my grand babies and to run and play with them. I wanted to be able to be a part of the physical activities my husband wanted to do. I longed for the day that I could just squat down and pray with a teen from my church without worrying about how I would get back up. I wanted to be able to go on a walk with my family and not be struggling to breathe.
Knowing what I know now I would have done this years ago. I am so thankful for this past year and for the team that God has put in my life. I am so thankful for a supportive family. Words can't even explain how I feel about the staff at Dr. Sloan's office who are there any time I need them. They have made this past year possible because without them I would not have had the success I have. You guys Rock!!
What does the next year hold? I guess time will tell but I am so filled with hope for it that I look forward to it and can't wait to see how it all unfolds. If this past year is any indication of what the future holds it is going to be a blast!!
