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Two Long-Term Dreams Fulfilled In One Week!



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Hello Sleeve Friends,

Like everyone else, when I began my WLS journey, I had several goals in mind other than just reaching a certain number on the scale. This week I attained two of them that are very dear to my heart!

First of all, as of today I weigh less than my perpetually fit husband. We are nearly the same height (5' 8"/9") and when we first met in the mid 1970['s, he weighed 165 and I weighed 135. Over the years, my weight crept up and up while his remained just the same. By the time I started my pre-op diet, I outweighed him by 65 pounds. Today I am wearing size medium clothes and we look like we "match" again - a real dream come true.

Secondly, I am once again wearing my original wedding ring, which I had to put away about 15 years ago because it no longer fit. I hope and expect that I will never again have to take it off due to "fat finger syndrome".

All of the years that I have struggled with my weight, my sweet husband has been supportive and kind. This has continued throughout my surgery and recovery. Now he is reaping some of the benefits of his kindness and patience, as we two 60-somethings are acting a little like teenagers again. (Hope that doesn't gross any of you out! :))

These two dreams-come-true are making today a very special Valentine's Day for me.

Best wishes to you all,

Bonnie

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Awh, that's really cool Bonnie. My husband and I must be the Spanish version of you guys, lol. I know exactly what you mean about the weight and the nooky. Have fun tonight kiddos!

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It most certainly does not gross me out, it totally delights me. It's reading posts like this that keep me on track and eagerly awaiting my own surgery. I too had a wonderful valentines day with the love of my life. We have been together for 33 years and married for 30 of them. He has always been by my side whatever size I have been and we both are hoping for similar results to yours (although I have way more poundage to lose) Enjoy your golden years, especially those 'teenage' moments. You have worked hard for them and can now share so much more together.

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gross me out??? gives me hope! :) Congrats you crazy kids!

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Congratulations! So glad you are frisky teenagers again!!! You are blessed to have such a supportive husband, I have one of those also. Wonderful accomplishments and you should be proud. Very encouraging! Thanks for sharing.

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Bonnie,

Congrats on fulfilling those dreams, we are never too young or too old! I loved reading about your successes. Thanks for sharing.

:cheer2:

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That is really sweet. I have always liked bigger guys mainly because we "fit". Now my options are limitless. However my BF is a small guy that has 0% body fat...please still say we fit. I love that.

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What a sweet post! So happy for you! Enjoy your Valentines Day! :)

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Awwwwwwwwwwww! I love this. My dh has been so good to me. He tries to give me everything I want. I love him very much. Happy Valentine's day too all of you! :)

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SOOOOO AWESOME! I too wanted to weigh less than my hubby for the longest time, then one day BAM 40 lbs less...THANK YOU SLEEVIE!!!!!!!!

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Awwww! You guys inspire me! This such a sweet and uplifting post! Congrats!

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