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This is a personal reflection. I felt like 2018 was a really bad year. Work drama, lots of stress, personal concerns. Just not really happy in general. Then I remembered that 2018 will always be the year I had gastric bypass, and it is changing my life. 2018 has set me up for a terrific 2019. Down 50 pounds in 4 months and RUNNING again. I love to run. I feel free and it takes away all my stress. So thank you 2018! Thank you for everything and for bringing me to a new year full of promise! Happy new year, pals! May this year be your year of change too!

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Let's see, is 2019starting off good? Appointments, PCP, twice weekly blood draws, 6 month sleep Lab follow-up, cardiologist, 4 month with bariatric surgeon, meet with lawyer, and endoscopy. Yep that's just January so far, but I am thinner than I once was, in a safer house with insulation and appliances, New phone# so no spammers or viagara salesmen,, no politicians, no death insurance or lame student loan deferments . At 73, sure not MY problem, maybe theirs. No flakey fakey TV evangelists calling my mama-in - law who's been dead 16 years. Just facing the future with what dignity I can summon on a moment's notice.

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And in my search for me I found something to share
Mirror Mirror on the Wall*
I'll always get up when I Fall*
And whether I run, walk or Crawl*
I've set my goals and I'll acheive them all! And may YOUR 2019 be a success for YOU!

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2018 was a good year for me but 2018 will be better. I have an amazing job that i absolutely love. I started Ballroom Dancing, which i never thought i would do. My adult children are in a better place than they were at the beginning of the year. I had the surgery towards the end of the year and all of these things are a precursor for an amazing 2019 all around! I am grateful for 2018 and looking forward to 2019!

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