FIVE MONTHS OUT ON THE 5th....

[AnnieG]

It's been an interesting 5 months and thanks to each of you for all the support and kindness (and honesty) that have helped me to learn how this all works.

My health: that's the reason I did this at 65. My numbers are rocking perfect-normal! All 7 of my "ologists" are thrilled beyond words, as I think they have really struggled over the years keeping my vertical! To have low total cholesterol, low normal triglycerides, and spot on A1C is a miracle. That said, I have had another small, silent stroke according to my neurologist this week. So good that I'm working towards the best health I can have.

My goal: I have concluded, based on the sage words of those who at 4 years out, that my body will find its point as long as I am doing the optimum eating & exercise for health as I approach 66 years in May.

My (current) issue: Control. As in I over-control. I am number driven, which isn't where I want to be. I was amazed and simultaneously appalled, that I could wear a size 6 (clothes and ring) oh, and apparently my feet were fat since my shoes are too big. (I think size charts got bigger over the years.)

I log every mouthful of food in my app, and weigh every day to have a sense of what my normal fluctuations are, and then look back to see if there is a pattern of something I ate that 1) gave me toad froth & nausea; 2) caused a bump up or drop down; and 3) the silly BMI number.

Conclusion: I would do this again, but way sooner! I might have avoided the failed triple bypass, and 4 strokes. Being here now is amazing, and I am grateful beyond words. And my thought is to stay on the site (as I do with my BC, ovarian, brain tumor groups) to encourage people.

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[Dutchie]

Bless you Annie!
You are doing great and you are an inspiration.

[Ann2]

Annie, DutchSleeve is right -- you are a wonderful inspiration to everyone here.

Congratulations on all your scale and non-scale victories after WLS. You deserve every single one of them!

<3

[DHB]

Thanks for being on this forum. I'm just behind you in age & surgery date and I am so inspired by your numbers & attitude. You have overcome so much & continue to do so well. Please keep sharing your amazing journey with the rest of us.

[shrinkvi]

You are so inspiring! Thanks for sticking around.

[tracey111]

Great job! You and I had our surgery around the same time and I have lost about 67 pounds but I was at 247 at surgery. I am the opposite too, I don't count or record everything (although I have tried to be more diligent); I just eat slowly until I am full which is usually after a cup of food. Keep up the good work.

[AnnieG]

Great job! You and I had our surgery around the same time and I have lost about 67 pounds but I was at 247 at surgery. I am the opposite too, I don't count or record everything (although I have tried to be more diligent); I just eat slowly until I am full which is usually after a cup of food. Keep up the good work.

Wow! You're doing so well! So tickled for you.
After raising 4 kids, I'm learning to eat more slowly.

What's your secret?

[Luv49ers19]

I am astounded by story and your struggles. You are a poster child for why we have decided to have this surgery and change our lives! Annie you are amazing and have given so so much of yourself to help those here. Please keep posting your wonderful successes! Hugs my friend!

[AnnieG]

Cody, y'all keep me going!

[Alynn]

Annie,

Thank you for sharing your journey with us. You are a blessing and inspiration to us all. Live the sleeved life to the fullest.

Thanks again!

[Christie13]

Annie you foxy minx you!! You look so beautiful!! You are crushing it. So glad to hear about the amazing numbers and your great health!! That is why we do this. And I totally get the numbers driven, obsessive thing. I am totally type A and can get a little cray, cray. I have been working on that. I have learned to let go of some of the control. I let people do things (while I twitch a bit inside) even though I want to do it my way. I just take a breath and let it go. I have just started tracking my food. I think that now that I am in maintenance I want to be sure that I continue to maintain my current weight and stay healthy.

[gbpackerschic]

You look fantastic! Keep up the great work, and most of all the inspiring words.

[AnnieG]

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Annie you foxy minx you!! You look so beautiful!! You are crushing it. So glad to hear about the amazing numbers and your great health!! That is why we do this. And I totally get the numbers driven, obsessive thing. I am totally type A and can get a little cray, cray. I have been working on that. I have learned to let go of some of the control. I let people do things (while I twitch a bit inside) even though I want to do it my way. I just take a breath and let it go. I have just started tracking my food. I think that now that I am in maintenance I want to be sure that I continue to maintain my current weight and stay healthy.

[AnnieG]

Annie, DutchSleeve is right -- you are a wonderful inspiration to everyone here.

Congratulations on all your scale and non-scale victories after WLS. You deserve every single one of them!

<3

You are always so kind, Ann! I think when we get lemons or limes, we should make margaritas!

[Stacey03]

You're such a beautiful person Annie, inside and out xxx