What a wonderful year it's been!

[Julie norton 2,850]

You

You look like a different person. ...and I suppose you are. Congrats???? I hope Your next year is smooth sailing. You deserve it!!

And PS. Did your ass disappear or is it a mystery?

[Summer Rain 245]

I hope you have continued success. You have done an awesome job!

Summer

[Kindle 8,667]

Thanks everyone and @@Julie norton , my ass did go away, but the skin that covered it is still there in a big glob at the bottom of my former ass. My thigh skin is pooled at my knees and if it werent for my saggy boob skin that I have to pick up and stuff in my little B cup, I would probably be in a training bra????. Believe me, naked Kindle is not a pretty Kindle.

I just wanted to add a bit of advice for the newbies. There are certain things that can be a normal parts of this process.... No appetite, struggling to get in fluids and Protein, getting sick from certain foods, hunger, diarrhea, Constipation, reflux, pain, nausea, stalls, weight gains, hair loss, emotions, etc. Expect them all. If they don't happen you will be pleasantly surprised. If they do, roll with it, figure out a way to overcome it and know that it's normal. And remember there are dozens of ways to make the sleeve work for you. Take all of the advice you get from your bariatric team as well as on here and figure out what works for YOU. Take responsibility for forming a plan you can live with. Always remember the ultimate goal should be a healthier you, the weight loss is a bonus. OWN your journey...it's yours and yours alone.

Edited December 7, 2014 by Kindle

[Julie norton 2,850]

Good post@kindle❤️. All so true and us seasoned ones have probably been through the majority of the stages you mentioned.... That said. Saggy parts and all... I wouldn't change my WLS choice for anything.

Yearly check up for me Monday. No surprises after 8 years. Hopefully...

I am thankful for my community of pals. Even if I couldn't pick you out of a crowd if one! I lean on this board almost everyday ????

[Dreamingofhealth 223]

How amazing! I love reading your posts! What an amazing transformation. You are very inspiring!

Sheena :-)

[iceciley 6]

This is my very first reply or post ever by I just could not go without saying that was truly inspirational!! Congratulations on your journey!

[Kindle 8,667]

My sister accompanied me to TJ for my surgery last year. We live in different states, so I've only seen her once since then. I flew in to surprise her for Christmas yesterday and we are having so much fun! She had taken pictures of me in all my preop glory and we were laughing over them last night. She made me pose last night so she could have her own before and after collage. Thought I'd add it to my official "yearbook" thread.... Merry Christmas everybody!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

pose last night so she could have her own before and after collage.

@@Kindle

high five back at ya;)

you are lookin' great

nice and slender

beautiful

looks like your nose grew a bit

oh, wait that is your horse!!

but, all the above applies to you too

except probably the nose!!!

that is great that you have many pics

recording your journey

i have a before and after pic

regret i didn't take pictures

hint, hit to all newbies - keep records of your journey/pics and notes - blog

good/nice of your sister supporting you last year with traveling with you to TJ

"sneaking" up on sis yesterday for the holidays

sounds like you guys are really enjoying yourselves:)

love your tough love

not messing around with your opinion:)

" how about telling us what you really think"

support/thoughtful answers

you are one of a kind

you are aces

oh no is your head starting to get bigger as you have been getting smaller??!!!

keep up the good job

for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life:)

(u knew i was gonna say that old, silly expression, right )

enjoy the holidays

biggggg hugggggs

who luvs ya baby??

kathy

congrats

Edited December 25, 2014 by proudgrammy

[Kindle 8,667]

@@Kindle

biggggg hugggggs

who luvs ya baby??

kathy

congrats

You do, that's who! Thanks ???? It was my sister that made me keep the photo journal so she could see my progress from 1000+ miles away. She's been thin her whole live, but has been my biggest supporter and fan through this whole WLS adventure.

[bellabill 253]

See what a year can do? Congratulations to your ongoing success! I hope I will be writing a happy story like yours

[Julie norton 2,850]

Wonderful pictures. You look happy.

Regardless of childhood. You're lucky to have sister

[motherof5 364]

@kindle: I just saw your before and after pics. Great job! You are another inspiration for us Losers on here. thx for sharing.