New NSVs, new chapter in life, old dreams becoming new!!!

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2 hours ago, NCL04321 said:

i think you are doing spectacular and are so inspirational. Congratulations to you on your weight loss journey and going ahead to pursue your dreams! You are a weight loss hero in my eyes!!!! By the way, i noticed awhile ago you changed your profile picture, and you look fantastic!!!!

You are so sweet!!! Thank you so much!!!

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1 hour ago, learn2cook said:

I love that you kept working at health even though it was hard! That determination is amazing! Please keep us informed on your progress, even if you don’t think it’s progress. I’m cheering here in MA!

I definitely will. You know what they say... nothing worth having comes easy!!

[ChunkCat 729]

I love this!! Studies that talk about WLS adding years to your life really miss talking about how it adds LIFE to your YEARS! I am so happy for you! It really is never too late to follow your dreams! How inspiring!

[KathyLev 285]

I swear ---- you are a walking miracle ! You are UNSTOPPABLE !!!!

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35 minutes ago, KathyLev said:

I swear ---- you are a walking miracle ! You are UNSTOPPABLE !!!!

I don't know about that, but thank you

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1 hour ago, ChunkCat said:

I love this!! Studies that talk about WLS adding years to your life really miss talking about how it adds LIFE to your YEARS! I am so happy for you! It really is never too late to follow your dreams! How inspiring!

Exactly this!!! We all want to see the scale move, and we all want to wear smaller clothes, be healthier, be able to do things with our friends and family. But I'll be the first to admit it never crossed my mind that I would be able to do all that AND get back a few dreams I let go. Never in my life have I been more happy to be like "regular people" like I am now lol I can do so many "normal" things now that others take for granted. I'm still fighting to get these last 56 pounds off. They're really fighting me. But you know what? It'll happen when it's supposed to. I'm not going to obsess about it. I'm going to keep doing what I'm doing, and I'm going to actually LIVE MY LIFE. And LOVE the life I'm living. I never ever thought I'd say that...and actually mean it

[LandofHopeandDreams 26]

Just Awesome! (as a little tear in my eye forms...). Really nice to hear and thanks for sharing that

[Possum220 230]

So very well done SleveToBypass2023 Amazing that you are have persisted in this journey and achieved so much. You must be feeling so much better in your body and mind.

You reached for the stars and you caught them. 💖💖

[SleeverSk 635]

@SleeveToBypass2023 Looking good Chicky, so happy for you

[gadgetgirl68 13]

What an amazing story. Thanks so much for sharing. You are truly a force to be reckoned with ❤️

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Thank you

[Chel1 104]

@SleeveToBypass2023 Thank You for sharing your heart. A lot of times we focus so much on the scale and not on the quality of life we have gained by making one of the biggest decisions of our lives. I am just 10 days out but I’m looking forward to complete healing and having the ability to expand my life to do things I’ve put off doing.
I believe you will continue to move forward and change many lives along the way. Your humbleness, courage, and faith in yourself & life is evident. Continue to live your life out loud while not missing the scent of flowers along your life’s journey.
Success, Peace, & Joy

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23 hours ago, Chel1 said:

@SleeveToBypass2023 Thank You for sharing your heart. A lot of times we focus so much on the scale and not on the quality of life we have gained by making one of the biggest decisions of our lives. I am just 10 days out but I’m looking forward to complete healing and having the ability to expand my life to do things I’ve put off doing.
I believe you will continue to move forward and change many lives along the way. Your humbleness, courage, and faith in yourself & life is evident. Continue to live your life out loud while not missing the scent of flowers along your life’s journey.
Success, Peace, & Joy

Exactly!!! Our whole lives have been dictated by the scale. Either hating what we see on it or avoiding it altogether. SO of course the first thing we all think about is watching the numbers go down. And there's nothing wrong with that. But it's so important to remember that there's a lot more to this journey than just losing weight. Yes, that's a big part of it, but there's so many other benefits and blessings that come with this surgery. Things I know I certainly never thought of. And I wanted to put something out here that reminded all of us to look for everything this surgery, and our hard work, will bless us with.

[Lina Klark 7]

Hello! excellent result. You motivate people! thanks for your story😉

[pintsizedmallrat 473]

I love stories like this. For all the weight we lose, we gain so much we never thought possible. My big deferred dream was getting to ride a motorcycle, and last spring I started!!!

Congratulations and keeping kicking butt at whatever you do in your life. You've earned that celebration.