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My one year "surgaversay" today w/pic



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Well, I've survived a year, lol. What an amazing journey it's been. I've learned so much.

The support on the board is great. I'm on here every day reading what going on. Chiming in if I can. Thank you to all of the vets. You rock.

To summarize my highest weight I ever saw (around 2004) was 265. I was 224 when I started my WL program and just under 200 the day of surgery. (In the attached photo I think I was around 225).

I reached my goal weight of 138 three weeks ago. I am now 135. I imagine I'll stop losing soon.

I get 80-100 grams of Protein a day. I exercise 4-5 days a week. (Walking, biking, resistance). I also golf, and swim, amongst other things. I enjoy running, but my knees don't. So I'm working on it.

I'm 52 and feel like I'm 20. This is the best thing I've done besides marry my husband of 30 years and have our amazing son. ???? They've been my biggest supporters. post-220576-14395706223537_thumb.jpg

My major health issues have resolved. No more metformin. Normal A1C.

Down side is loose skin (yes, I am pursuing plastic surgery). Also developed acid reflux. That's a trade I can handle. I wonder if I had it all along. My butt and boobs are gone...MIA. One will get fixed...you can guess, lol.

My words to live by...life is short, so get your butt out there and LIVE it. Really SHOW those that you love that you love them. That includes yourself.

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congratulations on your success!!!

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Congratulations!!! :)

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Happy surgiversary! You look great, I'm glad you're enjoying life.

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Happy Anniversary!

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Awesome!!! You look great, and more importantly you feel great!! Congrats girl!!

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You look great! Congrats!

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You look awesome! I'm ready to do this but just starting so 6 months to go.

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Congratulations! I'm so proud of you my dear. Now stay focus and do your thing. Thanks for sharing what you've been doing.

Thanks. And absolutely!

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Do you still do the 80 -100 gm of Protein up to today? If yes what do you take?

Hi. Yes, I still get at least 80 grams of Protein a day. It's pretty easy since I center my meals and Snacks around protein. I'm gluten free, so there's really no room for much "junk".

I always make myself a Protein shake for Breakfast. I enjoy them and it keeps my mornings simple and they travel with me. I like Click Decaf mocha. I add extra things to it (spinach, ground flax, chia, benefibre) etc). I have chicken, tuna, and some veggies or if I'm lazy (unprepared) a Premier shake at lunch. Usually a Greek yogurt for a snack. And a good dinner. Sometimes a Quest bar in there too.

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You look awesome! I'm ready to do this but just starting so 6 months to go.

Thanks! Stay with it :-) It's worth every bit of what you'll be going through. Good luck !

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Wow! Just WOW! Thanks for sharing your story and passing on the encouragement. :)

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