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Hope were all having a great year!

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A great year tfar! My greatest fears before surgery was that I was going to be giving up so much, I thought I would lose my love of food, I thought I would have to deprive myself at parties and family get togethers, I thought I might become someone different. I had surgery in August and since then things have gotten nothing but better, I'm off all meds but one, I kicked the CPAP to the curb, I feel great, I'm not in constant pain, and I enjoy foods almost as much as before. I've been obese most of my adult life and I didn't know what being "normal" felt like, clothes fit so much better, I can walk and climb, I can bend over and tie my shoes- woo hoo! Doesn't sound like a major milestone to a normal person, but to someone who hasn't seen their toes in quite a few years, it's something to cheer about.

So, thanks for asking and to everyone who has been on this journey and to those who are ready to begin, here's to a new healthy and active life, best wishes for Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Back at you! May you have a wonderful day. Wishing you all the happiness this holiday season.

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Hope were all having a great year!

@@tfarr

back at ya bud :)

we all deserve wonderful holidays - and all other days too :)

you are still pre-op??

undecided about which surgery??

i have to put in my "biased" comment that i think the sleeve is wonderful!!!!

any WLS you chose will be great

merry christmas and a healthier, healthier, longer life with weight loss surgery :)

kathy

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@ proud Grammy

Hi!

Yes I've had my VSG surgery on Dec 2. I feel super! I'm still on phase 2 diet :( no biggie though, I'm not eating much as it is so pure is just fine lol

Glad your having a great year!

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Those are huge milestones!!

No CPAP?? Off meds?? Those are huge! I understand about regular clothes And tying shoes lol

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