One Year Anniversary:
My Anniversary is November 4th. This past year has been an incredible one, filled with lots of ups and downs, including the biggest highlight of my life, the loss of over 130 pounds! Below I have listed quite a few things that have changed for me since my surgery. I really feel it is the best thing I ever did for myself and would never go back for a second! I have a whole new life and a new body. If you haven't done it yet.....JUST DO IT!!

Since my surgery a year ago.....

-- I have more self confidence about my appearance and what I wear

-- I can see my feet while standing up straight

-- I can see the numbers on my scale without having to "suck it in"

-- I don’t feel like I’m going to have a heart attack when I walk up stairs!

-- I have the ability to bend over and tie my shoes without having to unbutton my pants first!

-- I can stand for long periods of time without pain in my ankles and feet

-- my heel spurs don't bother me anymore!

-- I don't have ankle and leg swelling

-- I have more energy

-- I have a new wardrobe (gotta love that new short leather skirt! <G>)

-- I can cross my legs, both directions!

-- I can ride amusement park rides and the safety straps fit!

-- my shoe size went from an 11w to a 9-1/2 regular

-- my face shrank so much I had to buy new eyeglasses

-- I had to buy smaller socks

-- my bra size went from 50(+) DDD(+) to 36D

-- my dress size went from 28w to 8 misses

-- my teenage daughter is proud of me instead of ashamed!

-- I get compliments, compliments, compliments and more compliments

-- I don't run from the camera anymore

-- people don't stare at me anymore and kids no longer ask me when I'm "due".

-- I can shop in regular stores in regular departments and buy regular clothes

-- I can walk all day and my feet won't hurt

-- I can cut my toenails!

-- I can ride my mountain bike for miles

-- my teenage daughter can fit on my lap

-- I HAVE a lap!

-- everyone says I'm THIN

-- I can wear my teenage daughter's clothes!

-- I don't have to worry about breaking chairs when I sit down

-- My ring size shrank

-- I don't sweat all the time!

-- I don’t have to turn sideways to go through a turn style

-- I can sit at restaurant booths without my tummy being up close and personal with the table!

-- I can fit in an airline seat and don’t need an extender!

-- I have collar bones!!!!!!!

-- my daughter actually invites her friends over to meet me and tells them how wonderful I look!

-- I tried on my wedding gown (age 21), Jr. Prom Gown (age 17) and Sr. Prom Gown (age 18) and they were ALL big on me!

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