MassMom 103 Posted January 1, 2019 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! 2 2 ProudGrammy, AEdoesRnY, Healthy_life and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted January 1, 2019 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted January 1, 2019 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! 1 Healthy_life reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzy1125 1,010 Posted January 1, 2019 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! 2 ProudGrammy and Healthy_life reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites