Originally Posted by LauraLee

I just can not believe I am already at my One Year Aniversary! What an amazing year it has been. I have disapeared from the forrum and am not as active as I used to be. But when I was a pre-op and also post-op I was always looking at pictures for inspiration. So I wanted to share my pictures with those looking to have surgery!

It has not been the easiest year, I have to admit. I had a very bad spell of depression. Not just from the surgery, but I moved out of state 6 months after I had surgery. So I left all my friends and family behind, and my support group with Dr. Callery. I had no computer so I lost all my support from the forrum as well. Then to top it off when I got here I stopped loosing weight. And since I have moved, I have only lost 30-40lbs. Had I of been able to turn to the forrum for support, I probably would have not been in such bad shape!

So this year I have lost aprx. 140lbs. I have also lost 80-90 inches. I will measure in the morning before work, so I will post that at a later time! I am so amazed how this surgery has worked for me! It really is a tool. I now have to work at loosing my last 50lbs. Had I of had a personal trainer, or excercised on a regular basis I am sure I would be at goal. I am dissapointed that I am not where I want to be but on the other hand I am so pleased with where I am as well.

A year ago tonight I was preparing to go into the hospital. I still remember who came to visit me. Bridget, Kim and Dara. You were my little angles and I thank you still a year later for answering so many of my questions and making me feel welcome into the stapler sister world!