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5 years ago today was my VSG. What a journey. I'd do it again in a blink. I'm forever grateful. I had regain, had a health scare and got back on track. Lost my regain. Even though I have about 25 lbs to go until my plastics, I KNOW I would have never done this on my own. I am almost without the words of gratitude to my surgeon and team. Although my insurance changed and I can't see him anymore, I think about my experience all the time. It seems like yesterday. So much has happened since then, but WOW what an incredible time I've had.

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Oh wow! Totally missed this thread! Congrats on 5 years and for inspiring me in the early days! I adore that you've been so successful addressing the regain and are living well!!

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On 6/23/2019 at 6:58 PM, mi75 said:

WOW what an incredible time I've had.

@mi75

hey bud

you will continue to do great these next 5 years, and 5 years, and...... etc. etc etc

we all have ups and downs, some weight regain - but you are

in the process of nipping it in the bud!!! good for you☺️

take care, good luck

kathy

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Best to you! Thanks for the refreshing update of life. Totally agree - and the next 5 will be great with perhaps some trials and many victories.

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Congratulations, and continued success.

I had my ups and downs but still doing well

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Life is something. Full of those swings. Ups and downs.

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