Four years ago today I had no idea how my life was about to change. On October 28, 2011, at age 58, I was wheeled into an operating room in Frankfurt, Germany, and like many of the readers here, a big part of my stomach was removed and a huge hope for the future replaced it.

My hope for a healthier life — where I looked and felt better, had more energy, and could move easily — not only came true but far exceeded even my wildest dreams.

It seems only appropriate on this anniversary date that I look back on these last four years and tell others how grateful I am to have had this shot at such a magical life. I know there are still many people who read my blog who have not yet had the surgery, and it’s important to me that this might be the push they need. That this is not just another diet that will last a few months. I’m living proof that you can have this surgery and four years later live life as a normal-weight person without dieting.

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And good luck to all the new people here!

OMG THANK YOU FOR CONFIRMING THAT I AM HEADING THE RIGHT DIRECTION!!!

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!

I want to thank you for sharing your inspirational story in your book. You have inspired me to want to write about my experience, too.

Thank you for sharing gives me more motivation! ! I'm really starting to feel less my life will get so much healthier and can't wait to get my energy just alot of new things in life that I've been missing out on. Thanks a million! !

Queen of Crop, I'm 58 too. I will have the Sleeve procedure January 12th just after my birthday. Thank you