I am now 6 yrs post revision (also my birthday a few days ago). I can’t believe it has been that long! It doesn’t really feel like it but then again I still think 2020 was just 2 years ago, lol.

So far no issues, current labs are decent and weight continues to be stable at ~150 lbs. The only noteworthy development is my new found, all consuming passion for gardening.

Edited July 16, 20251 yr by GreenTealael

Congratulations & happy anniversary @GreenTealael. 6 years post revision - Whoo hoo! (I turned 6 this year too.)

Happy birthday for the other day as well. (Those of us born in July are the best!)

20 hours ago, Arabesque said:

Congratulations & happy anniversary @GreenTealael. 6 years post revision - Whoo hoo! (I turned 6 this year too.)

Happy birthday for the other day as well. (Those of us born in July are the best!)

Thank you!!! Are you ready for your birthday? Any big plans?

It’s a big one @GreenTealael. My 7yr old nephew told me yesterday that I don’t look like someone who’s turning 60 & I look like I’m only in my 40s. He’s my favourite now ?. (Mind you he told my mum that at 85 she was almost 100 but looked like someone a little less than 100. He’s not her favourite at the moment ?)

Am going to lunch on Saturday with some of my dearest girlfriends. Hopefully we’ll remember to take some pxts to share. This will be the first significant birthday that I’m not overweight or obese. Yay!

What did you do to celebrate?

Edited July 17, 20251 yr by Arabesque

29 minutes ago, Arabesque said:

It’s a big one @GreenTealael. My 7yr old nephew told me yesterday that I don’t look like someone who’s turning 60 & I look like I’m only in my 40s. He’s my favourite now ?. (Mind you he told my mum that at 85 she was almost 100 but looked like someone a little less than 100. He’s not her favourite at the moment ?)

Am going to lunch on Saturday with some of my dearest girlfriends. Hopefully we’ll remember to take some pxts to share. This will be the first significant birthday that I’m not overweight or obese. Yay!

What did you do to Celebrate?

Your nephew is going to be a charmer! Please take a ton of photos even if only for yourself. I celebrated with a house party (karaoke and movies) where we stayed up nearly all night then out for coffee/tea with my family. It was really nice.

Yes yes yes happy surgiversary and birthday!!! You look great. I love hearing about maintenance. I hope you have a wonderful laughter filled time with your friends!

Happy surgiversary @GreenTealael and @Arabesque. Such an achievement to be this far out and still on top of your eating and weight. That takes a lot of effort and know-how!

You have both been a huge source of knowledge and support to all of us - thank you for still being here.

Photos of the birthday girl please when that comes around too ?

Edited July 18, 20251 yr by Spinoza

You are also enjoying all kinds of foods, thanks, now I'm hungry. Happy surgiversary! Happy Birthday!

On 7/18/2025 at 9:32 AM, Spinoza said:

Happy surgiversary @GreenTealael and @Arabesque. Such an achievement to be this far out and still on top of your eating and weight. That takes a lot of effort and know-how!

You have both been a huge source of knowledge and support to all of us - thank you for still being here.

Photos of the birthday girl please when that comes around too ?

Thank you! I intend to stick around even though I don’t have much to share. You guys are my tribe ❤️

Edited July 21, 20251 yr by GreenTealael

On 7/19/2025 at 1:19 PM, WendyJane said:

You are also enjoying all kinds of foods, thanks, now I'm hungry. Happy surgiversary! Happy Birthday!

I do occasionally enjoy a lot of different things HOWEVER I mainly eat the same things daily. I think that helps me maintain the illusion of control ?