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On July 20 it was my one year surgiversary! 110 lbs lighter and enjoying life with a lot less struggle and pain. :) Surgeon is very happy worn my progress and my new eating lifestyle. Encourages the gym a few more times a week to work on toning up some areas of concern.
Must say it was fun to return to my hometown after a year and not have people recognize me, especially those that weren't all that kind before. It was a way of me telling them to shove it! :)
Any thoughts of wisdom on what struggles/accomplishments may come in year two?
I just read through my 2 year surgiversary journal post to see if it triggered any memories of year 2 (I'm 6 1/2 years out)... Here's what I said, I'm learning to live as a thin person and 'get comfortable in my own skin.' I am still learning this new body is my 'new normal.'"
I got really into exercise during year 2 - overdid it in year 3 and had to go to physical therapy :( It can be a bit of an emotional let-down when you hit maintenance, because eventually, people stop marveling over how great you look every time they see you!
Stay vigilant about your vitamins, water, rest, etc. Keep doin' the deal!! Again, congrats!
JJ