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

proudgrammy,

I am so very HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!

Your posts have been supportive and uplifting and for that I am truly grateful. I so look up to you and the other veterans who provide information and most importantly inspiration to those who follow y'all down the weight loss highway.

I just past the one year mark. I sure do hope to emulate your success in years 2 and 3.

It is such a relief to hear that continued success is possible .

I wish you a very, very happy holiday season and a happy, healthy and prosperous 2015.

Blessings,

Kathleen

Yeah - proud Granny! We are two of the success stories from the Dec 2011 batch of sleevers. Isn't it a wild journey to reflect on how far we have come???

Congrats on your wonderful healthy, fit life - I am so very happy for you!

relief to hear that continued success is possible .

@@Katcloudshepherd

thank you so much for your kind words

its true

there is life after 60

and being a successful sleever 3 years PO

many more years to follow forever!!!

OMG

i just realized..........

one week ago today

you reached goal

118 lbs

i hope you had a well deserved "ticker" tape party

you are now an official certified VET!!!!

certificate and paper work to follow!!!

look at you standing like a beautiful tall statue

you are 6'1!!!

at 5'3 i REALLY look up to you

happy holidays back at ya

keep up the good work

this post, just for you

i will end with your favorite word

BLESSINGS

kathy

Edited December 18, 201411 yr by proudgrammy

We are two of the success stories from the Dec 2011 batch of sleevers.

ahhhhh hey bud

i know you are happy for me - that means a lot - thanx

always great to see another december 2011 sleever (are we a dieing breed )

especially you!!! (really)

love it when i find/see YOUR words, experiences and support on posts

YOU are great

yes it is amazing to look back at where we where 3 years ago

and where we are now, and where we are headed

in my wildest dreams - after too many years

finally losing my weight

being so healthy and happy

i am glad we walked through this adventure together

many ups and down, but we kept moving forward

take care bud

kathy

Edited December 18, 201411 yr by proudgrammy

Yes indeed, congratulations to you!!!!!

Congratulations! What an inspiration you are. Thank you for your honesty. This makes me even more excited about my upcoming surgery.

Yes indeed, congratulations to you!!!!!

@@Rogofulm

thank you for your thoughts and words

don't see you around the block much

of course there is "less" and less of you to see

down 97 lbs

soon to be one of the newest members to the century club

you are aces

keep up the good work

kathy

congrats

even more excited about my upcoming surgery.

@@mommietam

thanx kiddo for your words

you are having gastric bypass 12/30/2104!!!!

great way to ring in the new year

you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life

who you deserve it more??

good luck with having the gastric bypass

speedy recovery

kathy

Edited December 23, 201411 yr by proudgrammy

Thank you, so very much!! @@proudgrammy

Woohoo! Good to know there is so much goodness to be had at even three years out! Good for you!

Woohoo! Good to know there is so much goodness to be had at even three years out! Good for you!

@@anewbeginning12414

thanx for your nice comment

i'm another satisfied customer in sleeveland

i will be sending "recently moved" cards so people know where to find me

good luck with surgery newbie

kathy

You are truly an inspiration, and funny too! Can't wait to be on the " loser's bench" with you and everyone else!

So happy for you, love your energy and attitude....you go girl!

Can't wait to be on " loser's bench" with you and everyone

@@Big_Mama

thank you for your nice words

December 29th WLS!!!

WooHoo

great late Christmas present

wonderful way to ring in the New Year

31 lbs down pre-op

you are aces!

keep up the good work!!

good luck

speedy recovery

kathy

you go girl!

@Mojo56

thank you guy

50 lbs down pre-op and post op

thats great

keep up the good work

hope recovery has been going well

best of luck on life in sleeveland

see you around the neighborhood

kathy

Edited December 23, 201411 yr by proudgrammy

Congrats to your ongoing success! I know it's you when I see all the smileys (your trademark)

Congratulations Kathy! You are just too funny with your posts. I know your family just loves your sense of humor, lol. I wish you continued success in the future. ????????