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It has been 4yrs since my (initial) WLS.

Within that time I made great new friends, found love, had a revision, lost a parent, witnessed a pandemic from one of it’s epicenters, had plastics, had new additions to my extended family, relocated, had one child graduate from high school and more.

Almost none of these things were weight related but somehow everything else in my life seemed easier to focus on without worrying about weight.

My weight has been stable since I hit goal a few years ago with only minor fluctuations.

I’m proud to say I will always identify as a WLS patient. I thought I wouldn’t feel like one years out but I find I am consciously honoring this lifestyle in the majority of my choices.

I’m grateful we have this forum and I’m especially grateful to everyone in the WLS community that make it a positive and supportive environment to thrive in.

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Congratulations @GreenTealael. You’ve been one of my inspirational forum members. I’ve very much admired your honesty & attitude when you share your experiences. Plus the non judgemental & positive advice you’ve given. I’ve certainly appreciated your support & feedback. Thank you. ❤️

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On 11/07/2021 at 21:01, GreenTealael said:



It has been 4yrs since my (initial) WLS.




Within that time I made great new friends, found love, had a revision, lost a parent, witnessed a pandemic from one of it’s epicenters, had plastics, had new additions to my extended family, relocated, had one child graduate from high school and more.




Almost none of these things were weight related but somehow everything else in my life seemed easier to focus on without worrying about weight.




My weight has been stable since I hit goal a few years ago with only minor fluctuations.




I’m proud to say I will always identify as a WLS patient. I thought I wouldn’t feel like one years out but I find I am consciously honoring this lifestyle in the majority of my choices.




I’m grateful we have this forum and I’m especially grateful to everyone in the WLS community that make it a positive and supportive environment to thrive in.




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🎉Congratulations!!🎉

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On 11/07/2021 at 22:05, Arabesque said:



Congratulations @GreenTealael. You’ve been one of my inspirational forum members. I’ve very much admired your honesty & attitude when you share your experiences. Plus the non judgemental & positive advice you’ve given. I’ve certainly appreciated your support & feedback. Thank you. ❤️


Ditto!!

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9 hours ago, Arabesque said:

Congratulations @GreenTealael. You’ve been one of my inspirational forum members. I’ve very much admired your honesty & attitude when you share your experiences. Plus the non judgemental & positive advice you’ve given. I’ve certainly appreciated your support & feedback. Thank you. ❤️

1 hour ago, Kris77 said:

Ditto!!

Thank you so so much ❤️

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Cannot say it any better than Arabesque! Congratulation GreenTealael! ❤️

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I agree with what has already been said. You give solid advice each and every time.

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9 hours ago, Luna Girl said:

Cannot say it any better than Arabesque! Congratulation GreenTealael! ❤️

6 hours ago, Maisey said:

I agree with what has already been said. You give solid advice each and every time.

Thank you !

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Four years of good living! Congrats. When our focus is health so much comes our way. Thanks for the inspiration

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Congratulations on 4 years of healthy living!

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Very inspirational, thanks for sharing :)

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You have been such an inspiration! Your kind words and positivity have helped me in my journey and for that I am grateful!! ❤️ congratulations on your surgiversary!!

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Truth to what everyone has already said. I may be a newbie (11/30/21) but was a lurker for a long time and your posts have always inspired me. Even more so now knowing the challenges you encountered along your journey.

Well done, GreenTealael!

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