1 year post op

It's hard to believe it, but Sept 19th was my 1-year surgiversary.  I am thrilled beyond words, and living out a childhood dream of showing horses.  I have 2 big shows in October, and just purchased a complete show outfit, complete with leather chaps that don't quite fit right... yet!  I needed some motivation to get myself working out again, and this has done the trick.  I took my stationary bike to work and every day during lunch do about 25 minutes, and walk with a neighbor most evenings.  I will post updated pics at when I show my horse, but for now, here's some before and current photos.

PS:  Some of you may remember I had a disagreement with my Dr about my rate of weightloss at my 6-month appt.  After some soul-searching, I reached out to my PCP to have her handle my follow-ups, since she's familiar with gastric bypass.  I cancelled my 1-year appt with my surgeon via faxed letter and requested to teminate my status as a patient.  I know they got the letter because I didn't get a reminder call prior to my appointment, but I didn't even get so much as a letter of response back.  It tells me I've made the right decision.

AWESOME!!!!!

Sorry about your surgeon/surgeons office.

Wow. What a transformation! WTG!

Awesome!!!

Congrats! Living your dream,,,, that's amazing! Congrats!

 Holy! You look amazing! Your tummy looks so flat! What a great yr! 

Thanks for all the replies!  So far the main part of my excess skin is in my arms.  Already saving my spare change to someday have skin removal there. 

 Great job!!!

Horseback riding does good things for your thighs and butt. I'll bet you are excited!

Yes I was pleasantly surprised how many calories My Fitness Pal said it burned when I entered it in.  Most days I just go on a trailride, so nothing as strenuous as what most think of when they think about horseback riding... but I'll take it!