My One Year "Surgiversary" - What a Journey!!!

One year and 2 days ago, I changed my life forever (July 14, 2008). I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Dr. Rodrick McKinlay of Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians, who truly saved my life. I had my one year post-op visit with him today, and am happy to report that every single item in my lab work came back perfectly normal, or even in the "optimal" range. I couldn't be more pleased with what I have accomplished this year, and if I had to make the choice to do it all over again, I would do it in a hearbeat - no regrets.

I have included many highlights of my journey in previous posts, but here are some of my favorites:

• I have gone from a size 34/36 (5X) to a 14/16 (I am now among the "average" sized women in America!)
• I have gone from a a 54" waist to a 35" waist
• I am proud of who I am and feel completely comfortable in my own skin (not to say that there isn't plenty of it that could stand to be removed, but I truly am happy with how I look)
• I am no longer "Super" or "Morbidly" Obese
• I no longer need special accommodations when seated in a theater, restaurant, airplane, amusement park ride, etc.
• I have so much hope for a happy and healthy future

Here's to another wonderful year, and to helping others who have struggled just as I have. If I can be a source of help or inspiration for even one person, my struggles will have served a greater purpose. While I still have a bit of work ahead of me to accomplish my ultimate weight loss goals, I wanted to do a quick recap of my journey to date... I have so much to be grateful for!!!