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on 2/15/07 6:59 am
on 2/15/07 6:59 am
Topic: RE: So, what are YOU gonna do?
Oddly enough, I have no drive to celebrate this one day for me at all. Not because I'm unhappy with the results, I don't think I'm necessarily ungrateful, I don't think that means it's not a special day for other people, buuuutttt, like my birthday, it's not a day I need to mark on the calendar to feel special about. I try and make every day special. I married a man who makes me feel treasured every day, for a bunch of reasons, none of which are about how much I weigh or the day I was born - that's part of how I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him.
I don't know if I'm making any sense, maybe I *am* ungrateful. Yeah, I had surgery, and so far, yeah, I've gotten good results. But I chose to have the surgery, and I chose the path I've followed so far to good results. No, it hasn't been all that hard for me, being born wasn't either. But I own my life now, I think every day is special because I am special and my life is special and I take credit for the work I do [or don't do] to make it this way.
I'm proud of us and going the extra step to acknowledge everyone's anniversary dates this year, not because I think the day should or shouldn't mean anything, but because we chose this path, we dedicated ourselves to following thru, and we're still here. If it does mean something to you, then I hope your celebration is everything you want and then some, if not, then I'm still happy you're here and I hope to be around to help you celebrate you every day and any day you want!
xxoo
Topic: Mini WOW for almost 1 year
First I'd like to say Congratulations to all of us that have made it this far in our Journey. We did it!!!! Yay!!! 
So I lost my drivers license (AND my credit cards but that's a different story). I made an appointment at the DMV to get a duplicate. Of course I didn't have any picture identification on me because it was lost so the clerk looks up my picture from my old Drivers License 100+ pounds ago. The look on her face was priceless. She kept looking at the picture on her screen then squinting and looking at me... I told her that yes, that was me two years ago. Sometimes I forget what I used to look like. In my mind's eye I still look the same.
Needless to say, she asked me if I wanted a new picture. I told her no and she wanted to know why because I look so much better now... I told her that I wanted to remember what I looked like before and that was one of the rare pictures of me before surgery. I'm just weird like that I guess. 
Just thought I'd share since I'm kinda reflecting on this past year... Anybody else have any WOW moments you'd care to share?
So I lost my drivers license (AND my credit cards but that's a different story). I made an appointment at the DMV to get a duplicate. Of course I didn't have any picture identification on me because it was lost so the clerk looks up my picture from my old Drivers License 100+ pounds ago. The look on her face was priceless. She kept looking at the picture on her screen then squinting and looking at me... I told her that yes, that was me two years ago. Sometimes I forget what I used to look like. In my mind's eye I still look the same.
Needless to say, she asked me if I wanted a new picture. I told her no and she wanted to know why because I look so much better now... I told her that I wanted to remember what I looked like before and that was one of the rare pictures of me before surgery. I'm just weird like that I guess.
Just thought I'd share since I'm kinda reflecting on this past year... Anybody else have any WOW moments you'd care to share? 
Topic: So, what are YOU gonna do?
I'm just curious: I was sitting here and it occured to me that I used to celebrate occasions with food. Now, my one year surgiversary is one year away and I probably won't celebrate with food. What are your plans for a celebration? Still with a little (and I do mean that literally!!) meal or are you going to do something else?
Good query, huh? I'll probably do a celebratory run. My sister will be in Africa, so I won't have her next to me. 
And I might have a little something something to eat to celebrate, but it certainly won't be the 3 or 4 plates at the Asian Buffet I used to have, you know?! Whatever you do to celebrate, be safe and be healthy, my friends!!
Jen Halliday 
332/172/170
pre-op/current/goal
And I might have a little something something to eat to celebrate, but it certainly won't be the 3 or 4 plates at the Asian Buffet I used to have, you know?! Whatever you do to celebrate, be safe and be healthy, my friends!!
Jen Halliday
332/172/170
pre-op/current/goal 
Topic: RE: February 15 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Happy Surgery day Grouchetta and Corinna, I could have had my surgery this day a year ago but I decided to wait 5 days later to get prepared for everything 
You've done fabulous, keep up the good work 
You've done fabulous, keep up the good work Topic: RE: Happy Surgiversary Terri & Me (Elisa)
I want to congratulate you, but I also want to thank you for this past year and the support you've shown me. If it wasn't for your continued support, I don't think I'd be doing as well. So, thanks, TONS! Words simply cannot begin to express the thankfulness I feel!
Jen Halliday
Topic: RE: February 15 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Congrats you two!! Amazing job on what you've accomplished so far! And good luck on your journey still!! ***HUGS***
Jen Halliday
Topic: RE: OT...Thank you guys so much....my oscar moment
Corinna,
Thank you for doing such an amazing job this past year!! 
We're not just a "bunch of people" that had WLS. Instead, we are a strong group of men & women that changed their lives for the better, deciding to make healthier decisions with our eating. Congratulations on your one year surgiversary! May your journey continue to be the best!!!
Jen Halliday
We're not just a "bunch of people" that had WLS. Instead, we are a strong group of men & women that changed their lives for the better, deciding to make healthier decisions with our eating. Congratulations on your one year surgiversary! May your journey continue to be the best!!!
Jen Halliday 
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