another year older, but not the same old same old
Today is my 57th birthday. Thinking back to when I turned 56 last year, it is like night and day. Last year at this time, I had made the decision to have WLS and had just asked my pcp to make the referral. I had a little shred of hope for the future, but overall I was disheartened and a mess physically, and wondered if I'd make it to my 57th birthday. This past year had been an incredible journey for me. I went for the info session on 3/4 and didn't look back. After 1 false start, I finally was sleeved on 8/22. I was scared, but more scared about what would happen if I didn't have the surgery. As I've written many times here, I am thrilled with the positive changes in my life and feel great! Looking to this next year, I have plans to do things I never believed I ever could again. In April, I'm going on a week long Heritage Tour with my daughter and about 120 other 8th graders and parents, which involves lots and lots of walking. In May, I will be in my first dance recital in 43 years! We are doing a number to "Footloose" and it is very fast paced, but I'm keeping up!! No one knows what the future holds, but I have hope that I will see 58, 59, 60 and onward. I'm usually not excited about turning another year older - not like my kids are. But today, it feels wonderful!!!
HW (recorded) 323 Start of Journey 298.9 SW 263.6 CW 177.8 GW 180
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Happy Bithday! This is an amazing post as I am 56 today and will be sleeved March 29! I was reflecting on my future and hoping that this is the last birthday I ever celebrate at my current weight of 290 lbs. I can't begin to imagine that my life will look and feel sooo much better on my 57th birthday and then I read your post!!! Thank you for making my birthday a happy day! I read your activites planned which clearly tells me you are living life and no longer watching!!! Again, happy birthday and thank you for your post!
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