7 years post op 🥳

[GreenTealael 25,440]

Today is my 7 year surgiversary 🎉

I can’t believe it’s been that long but my lifestyle does have a lived in feel to it. My weight is stable-ish with a current BMI of ~25.

I have no problem finding safe things to eat while out but this year I cooked the major of my meals. That means I accidentally began meal prepping because of cooking foods only I seem to want to eat twice in a row. I’m ok with this as I actually like eating the same things, ad nauseum 🤣.

I drink hot tea every morning and most nights. I have fully returned to carbonated Water, kombucha and pre/probiotic drinks.< br />
Some highlights of this year includes sending my last child off to college, my first colonoscopy, started reading spicy books (thanks ACOTAR) and a few bucket list trips (The Space Coast to visit Kennedy Space center, Grand Canyon and the New Mexico hot air balloon festival).

I’m still very satisfied with the outcome of WLS and all of the new advancements in obesity medicine.

Edited November 8, 2024 by GreenTealael

[Arabesque 7,445]

Congratulations @GreenTealael. You’re as inspiring as ever. I always look forward to your posts.

[GreenTealael 25,440]

18 minutes ago, Arabesque said:

Congratulations @GreenTealael. You’re as inspiring as ever. I always look forward to your posts.

Thank you!!!

[Bypass2Freedom 895]

Massive congratulations to you ❤️ Beautiful pictures, and such an inspiration

[NeonRaven8919 508]

I'm so happy for you! Congratulations!

[kristieshannon 1,669]

Congratulations! You’ve been an inspiration to many, me for sure. I love the scientific info you share!

[Spinoza 1,465]

Fantastic. Huge congratulations on 7 years and keeping pretty steady. That's the dream.

I have learned so much from you - thank you for staying here to help others along the way.

Thank you for sharing your photos too, they're amazing!!!

Edited November 9, 2024 by Spinoza

[GreenTealael 25,440]

On 11/8/2024 at 3:39 AM, Bypass2Freedom said:

Massive congratulations to you ❤️ Beautiful pictures, and such an inspiration

Thank you!

[GreenTealael 25,440]

On 11/8/2024 at 6:03 AM, NeonRaven8919 said:

I'm so happy for you! Congratulations!

Thank you!

[GreenTealael 25,440]

On 11/8/2024 at 10:26 AM, kristieshannon said:

Congratulations! You’ve been an inspiration to many, me for sure. I love the scientific info you share!

Thank you !

[GreenTealael 25,440]

16 hours ago, Spinoza said:

Fantastic. Huge congratulations on 7 years and keeping pretty steady. That's the dream.

I have learned so much from you - thank you for staying here to help others along the way.

Thank you for sharing your photos too, they're amazing!!!

Thank you!

[The Greater Fool 2,054]

Congratulations and good luck.

Tek

[GreenTealael 25,440]

1 minute ago, The Greater Fool said:

Congratulations and good luck.

Tek

Thank you!

[Lilia_90 530]

You're an inspiration with so much wisdom to share. I want to be you at multiple years out.

Thanks for sticking around and helping others 💓

[learn2cook 594]

Wow, those pictures are amazing! You’re being consistent and really living life to the fullest. You are truly inspiring!