Today is my 7 year surgiversary ?

I can’t believe it’s been that long but my lifestyle does have a lived in feel to it. My weight is stable-ish with a current BMI of ~25.

I have no problem finding safe things to eat while out but this year I cooked the major of my meals. That means I accidentally began meal prepping because of cooking foods only I seem to want to eat twice in a row. I’m ok with this as I actually like eating the same things, ad nauseum ?.

I drink hot tea every morning and most nights. I have fully returned to carbonated water, kombucha and pre/probiotic drinks.

Some highlights of this year includes sending my last child off to college, my first colonoscopy, started reading spicy books (thanks ACOTAR) and a few bucket list trips (The Space Coast to visit Kennedy Space center, Grand Canyon and the New Mexico hot air balloon festival).

I’m still very satisfied with the outcome of WLS and all of the new advancements in obesity medicine.

Edited November 8, 20241 yr by GreenTealael

On 2/16/2025 at 5:15 AM, Lilia_90 said:

You're an inspiration with so much wisdom to share. I want to be you at multiple years out.

Thanks for sticking around and helping others ?

Awwww thanks ☺️

On 2/19/2025 at 2:39 PM, DaisyChainOz said:

I love your posts, you really are such an inspiration!! ?

Congrats on 7 years.. wow!?

Thank you so much for continuing to be an active member of this site, and for sharing your journey with us still!! ?

Thank you! I cannot believe it’s been this long TBH. I stick around because I love it here ?

On 2/19/2025 at 11:59 AM, learn2cook said:

Wow, those pictures are amazing! You’re being consistent and really living life to the fullest. You are truly inspiring!

Thanks!!?

I had my RNY in March 2024 and I'm down 73 pounds so far. My diabetes has improved significantly (HbA1c went from 9.1% to 7.8%) and I'm completely off my blood pressure meds now.

Looking at your pictures has been an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your journey and congrats on your 7 year journey ?

On 6/25/2025 at 2:52 AM, EmilyFlowers said:

I had my RNY in March 2024 and I'm down 73 pounds so far. My diabetes has improved significantly (HbA1c went from 9.1% to 7.8%) and I'm completely off my blood pressure meds now.

Looking at your pictures has been an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your journey and congrats on your 7 year journey ?

Congratulations! Just the reduction in A1c is amazing on its own but I hope you continue to experience compounding benefits in all aspects of life and health. Please post updates on your journey too.