2 years and counting

Leia from MN
on 5/5/08 11:14 am - Richmond, VA
This past Friday I hit the big ol' 2 year mark.  Reality set in a long time ago, but I am very happy with where I am today.  My life has changed in a millions ways, but I would gladly do it all over again.  It is all so worth it to have my life back.  Now that summer appears to officially be upon us, I am going to be one busy person.  I get to enjoy chasing the kids out in the sun.  There are some things that I have learned in the last two years though.   -I can do anything and everything.  I am free.  I am not bound by weight or anything else unless I chose to be.    -This is a forever change that takes almost forever to get used to.  Just because I can't eat as much as others, or the same things as others, it doesn't mean that I can't eat.  Or still enjoy eating.  I do.  Every day.  Now I just make better choices.  And I have learned that even the food that contains the more protein than anything that tastes good should, I can prepare things correctly to suit my touchy palate.   -I am a priority.  After years of hiding and blending in, I finally am noticed.  Sometimes in ways or at times that I would prefer not to be, but I am noticed.  And that's good in the long run.  I need to remind myself now that there are almost as many people that I work with and deal with every day that have never seen me at any other weight as there are those that have seen me fat.  I'm only starting to realize that sometimes those are the best people in the world. Sorry for the rambling, but I figured I should now while I have my typing fingers on.
Leia
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Enjoying life and all of it's bumps and bruises along the way.

 

Colleen W.
on 5/5/08 11:23 am - Burnsville, MN
Congratulations on not only being heard, but also being seen!!!  Congrats on 2 years!!  Time flies when you're having fun!! ;) Colleen
PamelaK
on 5/5/08 11:37 am - Osceola, WI
HAPPY SURGIVERSARY Leia!  What a fabulous milestone!   I love your learnings!  Those are words to live by as well!
Hugs And Kisses Pam   






Sandra N.
on 5/5/08 11:40 am - MN
Congrats Leia!  2 years already?  Wow, time flies!

 ~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
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"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with!  Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!

 
  



Yelena K.
on 5/5/08 11:53 am - Plymouth, MN
Wow... I can't wait to be where you are now! Congrats!

2019: 11 years out and maintaining a loss of 150lbs.

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NicoleLynn
on 5/5/08 12:10 pm - Minneapolis, MN
Congrats on your 2 year surgiversary!  I think what you shared is great knowledge that we all need as we get out in the world more.  I am just starting to learn that I can do whatever I put my mind to and it feels awesome!  Keep up the great work and enjoy chasing your little ones around!

"When you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

(deactivated member)
on 5/5/08 1:44 pm - Clear Lake, MN
Leia, Congrat's on your 2 years, and being successful at WLS. It's not easy like alot of people think, It takes determination and hard work with good food choices.  Cheers to you! To another 2 years to come........... Kelly
barbk
on 5/5/08 7:52 pm - Eagan, MN
HOLY CRAP!!!  You have come such a long way!!!  And you are doing FANTASTIC!!!  You should be VERY PROUD of your accomplishments!!!!  You are an inspiration to many.... Miss you -- hope to see you soon!!! XXOO


Fitness is not about age or a size -- it's really about an attitude and life style!!!
Life is not measured by the number of breathes we take, but by the moments that take our breathe away~~

lafoster
on 5/5/08 10:04 pm - Rosemount, MN

Congratuations Leia - What an amazing journey. Thanks for being an inspiration to us.   You look fabulous!

linda

 

tuckang
on 5/5/08 10:47 pm - Shakopee, MN
Congrats Leia on hitting your 2 year mark. You have done an amazing job with your tool in this time frame.  Wishing you continue success and happiness. 
God Bless, Angela
"You can't love if you don't love yourself"
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