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I struggled whether to post this or not, but it helps me put into perspective the reason I had this surgery, so I hope it is taken in that light and might help a few others.
British actor Richard Griffiths died today at age 65. If the name isn't immediately bringing a face to mind, he was most widely known in recent years as playing mean Uncle Dursley in the Harry Potter series. I remember his portrayal being exactly as I imagined it in the books. I also remember him well from Naked Gun 2 1/2. He was a huge talent, and will be greatly missed.
He was also, just as we are (or were), obese. I remember he was big in Naked Gun, and then I saw him roughly 10yrs later in Harry Potter and thought "whoa, he's put on a lot of weight". Most of us can relate. He died of complications from heart surgery. Now, I don't know what caused the surgery in the first place, but it seems likely that his weight played a role. It's a reminder that we just don't see that many overweight people in their golden years.
So, as Easter dinner approaches and I lament that fact that I can't dine on all the ham and rolls of yesteryear, this sad fact helps keep me in check. RIP Richard Griffiths.

Ok, I'm none of the above
I'm a phlebotomist
Running between rooms for draws has me keeping a water bottle in my cargo scrubs pocket. No food or drinks allowed in the lab makes it a challenge so I load up on Proteins during my breaks. I'm a year out and because of my job I do struggle getting in my liquids but I manage.

A year ago today, I was laying in a hospital bed wondering if I made the right decision. I cried... I cried right before they put me under. I cried when it was over. I was so mad at myself for letting it get that far. I was sad and disappointed. I was also so scared. Scared that it wouldn't work. And here I am. A year later. Little ol' me. Wearing a size small. A SMALL!!! Pinch me!!! I must be dreaming!!!
Happy one year to me!!!

Happy Sleeviversary! I bet you look fabulous in that small!
Lynda

A year ago today, I was laying in a hospital bed wondering if I made the right decision. I cried... I cried right before they put me under. I cried when it was over. I was so mad at myself for letting it get that far. I was sad and disappointed. I was also so scared. Scared that it wouldn't work. And here I am. A year later. Little ol' me. Wearing a size small. A SMALL!!! Pinch me!!! I must be dreaming!!!
Happy one year to me!!!

A year ago today, I was laying in a hospital bed wondering if I made the right decision. I cried... I cried right before they put me under. I cried when it was over. I was so mad at myself for letting it get that far. I was sad and disappointed. I was also so scared. Scared that it wouldn't work. And here I am. A year later. Little ol' me. Wearing a size small. A SMALL!!! Pinch me!!! I must be dreaming!!!
Happy one year to me!!!

girlfriend great post!!!!! loved it
wearing a size S!!!! -
i am not gonna pinch you - you are so little now, you will probably turn black and blue
and.......you are not dreaming!!!! you are wide awake - you are enjoying a new life that you deserve
what a wonderful feeling - hope you've enjoyed this special day
you have many many more wonderful days like this to come for the rest of your longer, healthier, happier life!!
congrats bud
btw - GREAT before and after picture

A year ago today, I was laying in a hospital bed wondering if I made the right decision. I cried... I cried right before they put me under. I cried when it was over. I was so mad at myself for letting it get that far. I was sad and disappointed. I was also so scared. Scared that it wouldn't work. And here I am. A year later. Little ol' me. Wearing a size small. A SMALL!!! Pinch me!!! I must be dreaming!!!
Happy one year to me!!!

A year ago today, I was laying in a hospital bed wondering if I made the right decision. I cried... I cried right before they put me under. I cried when it was over. I was so mad at myself for letting it get that far. I was sad and disappointed. I was also so scared. Scared that it wouldn't work. And here I am. A year later. Little ol' me. Wearing a size small. A SMALL!!! Pinch me!!! I must be dreaming!!!
Happy one year to me!!!

luvinthanumi glad you know that your "number loss" is great!!!!
3 weeks PO down
fluctuating 31 lbs, or so is wonderful!!!!
stalling now????
well, ok - but i see other stalls in your future
(you and the rest of our neighborhood )
this is a fact of being in sleeveland - get over it
seriously, we all experience stalls, we all get frustrated
you need to be patient - the weight has no place to go but down
hun, don't fret, or be discouraged ok???
to alllll NEWBIES and other sleevers
"God grant me patience, just hurry up about it"

To someone who just had the surgery...very inspiring! So thank you and congrats!! ♡

Congratulations! You did it! You made your decision, you folllowed through with the surgery. You put in all the hard work and major lifestyle changes and got to goal.
Just one year to do all that. And look at where you are now!
Great work, and happy anniversary!

It's been a little over a year for me, too, and I totally understand where you were then and where you are now! Congratulations! It's wonderful, isn't it?!!!

A year ago today, I was laying in a hospital bed wondering if I made the right decision. I cried... I cried right before they put me under. I cried when it was over. I was so mad at myself for letting it get that far. I was sad and disappointed. I was also so scared. Scared that it wouldn't work. And here I am. A year later. Little ol' me. Wearing a size small. A SMALL!!! Pinch me!!! I must be dreaming!!!
Happy one year to me!!!

A year ago today, I was laying in a hospital bed wondering if I made the right decision. I cried... I cried right before they put me under. I cried when it was over. I was so mad at myself for letting it get that far. I was sad and disappointed. I was also so scared. Scared that it wouldn't work. And here I am. A year later. Little ol' me. Wearing a size small. A SMALL!!! Pinch me!!! I must be dreaming!!!
Happy one year to me!!!

A year ago today, I was laying in a hospital bed wondering if I made the right decision. I cried... I cried right before they put me under. I cried when it was over. I was so mad at myself for letting it get that far. I was sad and disappointed. I was also so scared. Scared that it wouldn't work. And here I am. A year later. Little ol' me. Wearing a size small. A SMALL!!! Pinch me!!! I must be dreaming!!!
Happy one year to me!!!

A year ago today, I was laying in a hospital bed wondering if I made the right decision. I cried... I cried right before they put me under. I cried when it was over. I was so mad at myself for letting it get that far. I was sad and disappointed. I was also so scared. Scared that it wouldn't work. And here I am. A year later. Little ol' me. Wearing a size small. A SMALL!!! Pinch me!!! I must be dreaming!!!
Happy one year to me!!!

A year ago today, I was laying in a hospital bed wondering if I made the right decision. I cried... I cried right before they put me under. I cried when it was over. I was so mad at myself for letting it get that far. I was sad and disappointed. I was also so scared. Scared that it wouldn't work. And here I am. A year later. Little ol' me. Wearing a size small. A SMALL!!! Pinch me!!! I must be dreaming!!!
Happy one year to me!!!

A year ago today, I was laying in a hospital bed wondering if I made the right decision. I cried... I cried right before they put me under. I cried when it was over. I was so mad at myself for letting it get that far. I was sad and disappointed. I was also so scared. Scared that it wouldn't work. And here I am. A year later. Little ol' me. Wearing a size small. A SMALL!!! Pinch me!!! I must be dreaming!!!
Happy one year to me!!!

A year ago today, I was laying in a hospital bed wondering if I made the right decision. I cried... I cried right before they put me under. I cried when it was over. I was so mad at myself for letting it get that far. I was sad and disappointed. I was also so scared. Scared that it wouldn't work. And here I am. A year later. Little ol' me. Wearing a size small. A SMALL!!! Pinch me!!! I must be dreaming!!!
Happy one year to me!!!

I am going to red lobster........what are any of you getting when you go there? Any suggestions? Thx!

Only thing that works for me, and I've tried it ALL, is milk of magnesia and lots of Water after.

Yup, I suffer from F.L.S.
It is so hard to get my head wrapped around my new size. I'm holding to clothes that are too big for me. I have a hard time believing people when they say how ”small” I have gotten. The biggest one, my chair at work is so far from my desk that I have to reach for the keyboard. But I'm used to having it there because there are dents where the wheels were. But that's where I needed it because that's how big I was and needed to fit. Someone asked me why I was so far from the desk. I looked down, scooted in and answered with, oh I have FLS... Fat lady syndrome