HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!! <p> Today is offically my one year aniversary! I started at 409, size 32-34, Now I am 243 and size 18 top and 20 bottom!!!<P> So much has changed in my life in just 12 months time. Other than just losing pounds, I have gotten rid of "dead" weight, you know those fair weather friends that like having the fat chick around to make them feel better about what they eat because they can blame you...hehehehe. Well I am the one with the last laugh, Good Riddance!!!! <p> I have a new found love of playing in water parks, Kids jungle gyms, Rollerskating, Sitting in a movie theater seat with the arms of the seat down and my WHOLE forearm resting on the armrest. I had no idea what I was missing out on. I was in major denial that those things meant nothing to me. I have always had what I "thought" was high self-esteem, my friends always commented on how I used to walk with my head high, I was such a total FAKE. I NOW TRULY HAVE MAJOR SELF-ESTEEM. <p> To those of you considering surgery, You will regret it at times, but thankfully those times pass. I had them too. But the outcome is so worth the pain, fear, self-doubt etc..... Go for it. You have only pounds and inches to lose. <p>Happy Birthday to the new me that has been hiding inside for all these years!!! Welcome back Kat!!!! I missed you!!!