My First Year Milestones![](http://images.photos1.walmart.com/232323232%7Ffp93232%3Eydnpcuvbwsnrcgu%3C8%3A3%3Enu%3D3247%3E834%3E545%3EWSNRCG%3D38%3A%3B59%3C%3B86324nu0mrj)
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*Roller coasters in Orlando, Fl.
*Spread Paul’s ashes at Cocoa Beach
*By 6 months, I’d lost 121lbs
*Completed Paul’s 50th state and spread ashes at Mt Rushmore
*Took a trip alone
*Spread some of Paul in San Diego off the USS Midway
*No seat belt extender on airplane
*Donated blood—vitals within normal limits and only 1 needle stick
*Completed 5K marathon
*Attended my first adult pool party and wore a swim suit
*Rode a horse
*ONEderland (under 200 lbs)
*Rode in a helicopter
*By 1 year, I’d lost 157lbs
*Consultation with plastic surgeon for skin removal plan
*Size 10=no longer plus sized
*Skydiving
*Dressed up for Halloween
*Weighed LESS than stated weight on driver’s license
*Smoky Mountain trip where we spread some of Paul’s ashes
*Size 8 (first time in single digit size)
*Have lost MORE POUNDS than I actually weigh
*Pixie hair cut (no longer feel need to hide behind hair)
*Booked surgery date for first skin removal surgery
*Only 9 lbs from ‘average’ weight on BMI scale
So happy for you dear! Best of luck with your surgery! I will be praying for you intensely! You’re an inspiration!