who would have thought??

3 years ago, a scared little (big) rabbit had WLS

i was scared about the unknown - what to expect in my future

i crept down 105 lbs/GOAL in one year

past two years fluctuating/maintaining 3-5 lbs

at times i have weighed a "little" more

honesty, confession is good for the sole

i'm not perfect, welllll actually

i do graze sometimes

or eat more than i should during the day

i don't enjoy not drinking while eating

i don't always get my 64 oz of Water

i don't exercise

but............

i don't weigh 235 lbs anymore

many wonderful things have been going on in my new life

my health is wonderful

this "sexy at 60" looks pretty HOT!!

we built a beautiful new house last year but.............

I don't hide in the house anymore

i find reasons to leave the house

drive here there and everywhere

love running errands

of course clothes shopping toooooo!!!

I do volunteer work

(I would never have put myself "out" amongst people pre WLS)

my confidence, happiness have gone through the roof

many other things i can't think of

(my memory hasn't improved )

with the "assistance" of the sleeve - my new world is amazing

that is my story and i'm stick' to it!!!

my wishes/thought/hopes

that everyone in the "world"/especially my fellow sleevers

be as happy as i am today - for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer, life

kathy

congrats to me

Edited December 19, 201411 yr by proudgrammy

YEA! You're AWESOME!????

Edited December 15, 201411 yr by Kindle

@@proudgrammy Yay for you!! Three years is definitely an important milestone. We know that 2-3 year mark often is the time when people slide or lose control, and you are still an overwhelming success! You are such a good role model for those of us who have come after you. Thank you for all your positive words and encouragement. I'm so thrilled for you that you are living the wonderful life you wanted to. Wishing you a lifetime of continued success!

Congrats! You make me lol.. Thanks for sticking around & helping us newbies!

Congrats! You've done fantastic! Very inspirational

You're always such a positive influence - I always enjoy your posts :)

Kathy, congrats on your anniversary. You are such a positive person on here - always offering support and great wisdom. I'm so glad you stick around and help so many. XX

Congratulations

@@Rhondara

thanx

if your pre-op

good luck

speeedy recovery

if you are post op

you are doing a great job LOL

keep up the good work!!

kathy

YEA! You're AWESOME!

@@Kindle

100 lbs down GOAL

you are one of the many vets that have been great/helpful

who loves ya baby

congrats

kathy

2-3 year mark often is the time when people slide or lose control,

@@MichiganChic

thats exactly what my NUT said to me last year

its kindof "sad" when you hear of people gaining most or all of their weight back

it is hard keeping on the straight and narrow

who ever said life was easy?

we keep working on it - follow the rules

and we'll be great forever and a day

145 lbs gone!!!

those last 6 have been around for too long

i know you look and feel great!!

Kathy

Congrats! You make me lol.. Thanks for sticking around & helping us newbies!

@@Flygirl123

sometimes i crack myself up too!!

staying on the board kindof "reminds" me where i come from

(like i could really forget )

good luck with surgery

speedy recovery

kathy

Congrats! You've done fantastic! :)

@@amazon

thanx kiddo

i have done pretty fantastic haven't i???

55 lbs down!!!

keep up the good job

kathy

Edited December 16, 201411 yr by proudgrammy

ooooooops

sorry

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Edited December 16, 201411 yr by proudgrammy

glad you stick around and help so many. XX

@@UK Cathy

its been tried , but it seems like no one can get rid of me

gum to a shoe, bad penny

nice to see you

don't see you much around the neighborhood anymore

then again i am seeing "less and less" of you

you have gotten so small, you look and feel terrific i'm sure

91 lbs down!!

keep up the good work

kathy

Edited December 16, 201411 yr by proudgrammy

Congratulations and Happy Anniverary Granny. You have been great support to me over the last year and I am happy the sleeve is still working for you. Take care and keep rocking that sleeve.

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!!! And, thank you for being my inspiration since I started this journey.

happy sleeve is still working for you.

@@1Day1Life4Now

thanx for your nice words

the initial weight loss is the "easy" part

maintenance is forever

one day at a time

i must continue to follow all the essential rules i have learned!!!

only way to remain a success

2 years PO - so far so good

i will be great forever and a day

i now have confidence in myself

oooops

off my soapbox now

congrats on losing 66 lbs!!!

living in onderland now!!!!

you must be doing something right!!

keep up the good work

kathy

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!!!

@@anume

thanx

love to write on this board

IF i've helped one person

that makes me smile

congrats on losing 70 lbs!!!!

party dance party dance

good luck

kathy

Awesome success Grammy. I enjoy reading your posts. I am truly happy for you and others as well that are on this wonderful journey.

Later Losers!

happy for you - Later Losers

@@motherof5

thank you

if i were any happier i would burst

88 lbs down!!!!

you are a loser too

keep up the good work

kathy

Edited December 16, 201411 yr by proudgrammy

Thanks Grammy!

Thanks for the update! and congratulations on your success! You are a great role model!!!