One Amazing Awesome Freaking Fantastic Year

[julieaponte]

Thank you for this post. I needed to hear some of this <3

[Christie13]

@Christie 13, The best "summarizing" of what the journey is about -- at least for me! And "Danger Will Robinson" has been effective in my life for many years, particularly as I too easily trust people. I didn't know it could help with weight, but that robot is on duty now, lol.

Thank you for your generous sharing, your obvious thoughtful journey through this, and your understanding its a tool to give us what we have been unable, due to metabolic and/or emotional things, to assist us in making the best health decisions we can.

And timely post for me, so many thanks for your insights & share !

Hahaha. I use Danger Will Robinson for lots of situations as well. I was hoping others would get the reference. I know a lot of people say to eat whatever you want and I don't really follow that philosophy. I feel we need to eat our protein and veggies first. I do think once you hit goal it is okay to have some not so healthy things. But not that we should just eat junk all the time. I think it is ok in moderation. But focus should remain on healthy living to avoid going back to where we came from.

[Christie13]

Christie, this is such an awesome surgiversary post! Truly, just awesome. You speak the truth in every sentence and paragraph.

Yours is a true WLS success story, because of your spirit. And thank you so, so much for your constancy of support on this board for everyone here. It's a great gift you offer this community (and the many people who read here, but never post).

Thank you for showing us the joy that can come to sleevers.

Respect!!!

Thanks Ann! Your responses and posts have always helped me so much through this process. You are truly wonderful and wise!!

[Christie13]

Outstanding. Congratulations on your success. You made some of the best points I've read here. Do this for yourself, work the process, listen to others but make your own decision. The pictures look great you did a great job.

Your post should be required reading for those considering a sleeve. Well thought out, not rambling and from the heart. Your 1 year report is right up there with Ann's. Thanks for the effort to write this.

Again great job. Have a big celebration with a sugar free popsicle or a smoothie or some veggies. You done good kid!

Aw thanks. I was worried that it was all over the map. I just wanted to share some of my thoughts. This journey has been so wonderful.

[Christie13]

Yo Christie13,
You were the first VSG voice my wife and I heard. Last November we needed to get professional medical help. Your positive waves aided our decisions. We both did it in Dec 12 & 22, our progress was our own. We have just came back from 5 weeks Vaca' in USA. We got on the plane at 184 lbs (-87) and 159 Lbs (-68). We had a busy time in the states trying to get 12 months of living into of 5 short weeks. Upon arrival back in Cairo, the scale was waiting for us....... 184 & 159, I actually wore the same jeans home that I wore back, Laura wore a size smaller coming back. That is a first time in 30 years of working overseas..... to return after a long leave in the USA and not have had to buy larger XXX clothes for the trip back..... Also you are right about another thing, being @ normal size, people, strangers, neighbors were just more friendly. Congratulations on your 365............. JPMLVM

So glad you guys are doing so well. And so glad that you guys had such a successful vacation. Vacation can be the hardest thing when you are still on your sleeve journey but you guys rocked it like no ones business.

[Christie13]

I think I've found the person even more positive, excited and happy than me! Amazing, freaking, awesome, fantastic work!

That means a lot to me Sraebaer. Your guidance along my journey has been so helpful. Thank you for all you do here on this forum!

[Christie13]

Thank you for this post. I needed to hear some of this <3

You're welcome Julie! Your surgery is coming up soon. I'm excited for you!

[Merry Mary]

Great job Christie...on to year two and beyond

[Gvn71]

Awesome POST!! You rock, and you really hit the nail on the head with your observations / experience!

You look awesome, what an amazing transformation. It's hard not to look at progress photos and be very proud of yourself (I do it too, all the time).

Keep doing what you're doing, its working just fine!

Happy Surgiversary! I can't wait to hit my 1 year mark.....

[Christie13]

Awesome POST!! You rock, and you really hit the nail on the head with your observations / experience!

You look awesome, what an amazing transformation. It's hard not to look at progress photos and be very proud of yourself (I do it too, all the time).

Keep doing what you're doing, its working just fine!

Happy Surgiversary! I can't wait to hit my 1 year mark.....

Thanks Glenn. I really can't stop being amazed at the pictures. I have an album in my phone and I love to scroll fast and watch the shrinking go live. LOL.

[scogra]

Congratulations and thank you for such a powerful post! I am sleeving this coming August and your words are very inspiring. This is about me getting healthy!

[Alynn]

Happy Surgiversary and many blessings! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences.

[mandyjdc]

What an inspiring post! You look amazing!! Makes me wish I had a good "before" pic. I was always too embarrassed. Love all the bits of wisdom and advice you just posted as well.

[Bleeve]

WOW! your post is the perfect thing for me today, tomorrow and probably for the next year and more... I'm taking off Monday for surgery on Tuesday and
feel so inspired by your words.. you NAILED IT. Thank you! I hope I may be able to inspire someone if they could feel the way I do right now after reading this. Thank you for being so forthright and honest.

Happy sleeviversary! You certainly wear it well!!

happiness and good thoughts!! Brenda b leeve