Fun ideas for celebrating "surgiversary"?

[CharlotteKat 90]

Today is my one year anniversary of my surgery. It has been an amazing year and I have lost 180 pounds. I have reached my goal weight and I'm thrilled. In the old days, going out to eat would have been the way to Celebrate. That's not the case now. I'm looking for fun ways to Celebrate my surgiversary. Any ideas?

[Wolfgirl78 266]

I went on a cruise with some ladies I met on these boards (when it was still vertical sleeve talk). We all had our surgeries mid June, and celebrated our one year surgiversary together. It was a good time

Edited to add: Happy Surgiversary! And congrats on your weight loss! You rocked it!

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Edited June 15, 2016 by Wolfgirl78

[grandmaofone 411]

Today is my one year anniversary of my surgery. It has been an amazing year and I have lost 180 pounds. I have reached my goal weight and I'm thrilled. In the old days, going out to eat would have been the way to Celebrate. That's not the case now. I'm looking for fun ways to celebrate my surgiversary. Any ideas?

today is mine too!!! I am going to get an hour message and shop for a swimsuit, yup I am busting out the swimsuit after losing 100 lbs that is my treat to my self, a few weeks ago I bought shorts for myself which I have not worn shorts for 25 years(last time was in highschool)!!! Go spend some money on your self!!!!

[Cervidae 2,389]

I'll be getting a tattoo to Celebrate a year since surgery and close to 200 pounds lost! Though I can see how that may be a little TOO celebratory for most people.

[reree6898 1,164]

I'll be getting a tattoo to Celebrate a year since surgery and close to 200 pounds lost! Though I can see how that may be a little TOO celebratory for most people.

I'm with you, I plan to get a tattoo when I hit goal. 50 left to lose. [emoji4]

[Shrinkinqtpi 202]

@@grandmaofone

Massage is a great idea! Shopping is always good. It might be fun to look around for something new to do in honor of the new you. Short flight somewhere? Boat ride? Amusement park?! I would love to find a roller coaster or other fun ride when I feel safe in the safety gear. Bumper cars? Dune Buggies? It really depends on what you are near!

[swizzle 120]

Have a grown up party at a trampoline bounce gym! Go sunset kayaking with friends! Go backpacking! Splurge on something pretty and go dancing!

I am far, far from my one year surgiversary, but I'd like to think that it would be a super fun treat to do a silly and active activity with friends to celebrate.... or mark off a bucket list item!!

[CharlotteKat 90]

These are all great ideas! I decided to treat myself to a season pass at Carowinds. I love roller coasters and my butt now fits in the seats. Yay! I haven't been able to ride anything for the last several years. I'm looking forward to riding the rides all summer long.

[swizzle 120]

Great job! What a wonderful and super fun way to Celebrate and treat yo-self!

[Luanddo 14]

Go to a nude beach and show everyone what you got!!!

In all seriousness, I just want to throw it out there that CharlotteKat is a very dear friend of mine and she looks absolutely amazing. I met her in the fall and cannot believe how stunning and beautiful she looks. I had the surgery about a year before she did and she inspires me every day to stay on the "program". She is a shining example of a success story.

[CharlotteKat 90]

Luanndo,

You are the most beautiful person! Not me! You are the best!!! I wish everyone had a friend who is as wonderful as you are! If it wasn't for Bariatric Pal, we would have never met each other. My life is so much better because you reached out to me via this site. No one else understands what you are going through as the people who share the same surgeon and the same surgery. We traveled the same path. This site is a powerful source of support.

This journey is not an easy one. It is a life changing event. There are remarkable people who you will meet along the way via their posts on Bariatric Pal. "Luanndo" contacted me when I knew no one. How lucky I am to find a kindred spirit!

If you read this post, please think about reaching out to other people who are sharing the same journey. The rewards are immeasurable!