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Thanks so much for checking in. Although I've been maintaining for more than 1.5 years and I'm 2.5 years out from surgery, I'm still afraid of regain. I've read many people regain between years 3 and 5, so I really appreciate hearing your success at 5 years.

Walking is my favorite exercise too.

Lynda

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Thank you for sharing your WLS story. I love reading inspiring and motivational stories. Yours was a great one especially at 5 years out. Thank you so much.

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Suzanne, it is great to get re- confirmation of this surgery from someone who is so far out. To the best of my knowledge ( not that great) I think your post is from someone who had their op the longest period ago. Bad English but I hope you know what I mean.

Surgery 18 months ago for me and it has been slow (very slow in places) and steady. I have lost 92lb and have 8 to go to my goal. I love my sleeve and I could not have been in this position without it.

We have a vets forum here please drop in and say hi, I'm sure we would have lots of questions for you.

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Suzanne, your comment that this is a lifestyle change not a diet has such resonance. That has been my goal from the outset - to improve my health, lose weight but not diet. I was very successful as a failed dieter so I wanted to change the record!

The sleeve has given me a partner to do this with, whether as a tool or something to lean on. And it works for me without compromising my ability to get on and live life "normally". No dieting and a feeling of control that I have never had before.

So thank you, - to hear that 5 years on you are living such a great life inspires and encourages me. When Emile Zola (I think) was asked what she was on this earth to do, she simply said "to live out loud". I hope you continue to live out loud for many years to come. X

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So encouraging!

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As all have said before, your post confirms the decision I have made. Thank you for letting us know how bright the future will/can be;)

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celebrating year 5 of having a very successful weight loss surgery! I was 63 when I had sleeve surgery done, so it is never too late to have weight loss surgery!!!!

Suzannesh

hi there

always nice to see you "pop" in :)

repeating what OP have said, it is great to see VETS that continue to be successful through the years!!!

i first "met" you on the board as a little, baby newbie ;)

now i'm all "grown up" VET ;)

2 years PO - one year at goal - it is nice to have someone llike you around :)

you as encouraging now as you were two years ago

i think everyone here appreciates hearing success stories - you are amazing!!!!!

thanx for "hanging" around, visiting with your words of wisdom :)

hugggs from Syracuse, NY :)

kathy

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Good that u posted.. This is encouraging for us who r about to embark on this journey!,

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