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It's my birthday and when I was sleeved at end of April, I never thought I would be here with my life so dramatically different - I am healthy, happy and looking and feeling great!

I may have to adopt a second birthday from next year on my sleeve date because it really has given me a rebirth which, at this age, is an unexpected and fantastic opportunity.So I intend to make the most of it.... watch out world!!!! x

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Happy Birthday!!!! Since you're feeling 25 and looking great, I think that 2nd birthday should start with an age of 25!

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That is a fantastic suggestion! That's what I will do from next April :-))))

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Happy Birthday, Indigo! and thanks for an inspirational post...I will join you at age 52 in January...I pray by then I will have met my goal or be close to goal...enjoy your special day! :)

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Have a great birthday! Glad to hear of your "rebirth".

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never thought I would be here with my life so dramatically different - healthy, happy and looking and feeling great!

indigo1991

OMG

you don't look a day over 75 :huh:

oh.....you are only 52!!! :lol:

I would like to join you this january turning 52, but.....i will be turning 60 :o

but.....don't "they" say that 60 is the new 40!!!!! ;)

oooops, sorry for my little hijack :(

for you - sounding AND looking, but more importantly feeling 25 - how terrific is that!!!! :)

I see B) you have lost about 1/2 a century (50 lbs) - now feeling 1/2 your age - turning 25...........sounds about right to me!!!!!

you are continueing to find and enjoy your new healthier, happier life :)

we ALL deserve the "good" life

glad life is is getting better and better for you!!!! :)

continued good luck

happy 25th b'day

i see the best coming this year, next year, and for the rest of your life

lookin' good kiddo ;)

kathy

congrats!!!!!

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Happy birthday! Your post inspired me. I'm being sleeved this Monday the 26th and will be 50 in March. Can't wait to Celebrate a new me! And I love the rebirth idea and will adopt it!

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Happy Birthday, Indigo! and thanks for an inspirational post...I will join you at age 52 in January...I pray by then I will have met my goal or be close to goal...enjoy your special day! :)

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Will have everything crossed for u to meet ur goal :-))))

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Proudgrammy, u make me laugh! U don't look or sound as if u are heading for 60 (which is the new 40...) Thanks for the kind words about the best coming - I hope so ;-) recent years have been a bit tough....

U are so right about the fact that we all deserve the good life cos we do. This isn't easy, being sleeved, it's hard work and needs commitment. Support here is invaluable and it's great to be able to share the good and the less good and know that people understand and care.

So thanks for ur response, really appreciate it xx

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