This is What 60 Looks Like

Almost four years post op and three of those at goal, thought I'd give a brief update as I also just celebrated my 60th birthday.    I was 56 when I had surgery and I was truly beginning to feel old. My knee hurt too much to walk two blocks to the grocery store, I didn't own a pair of shorts or a swimsuit, I had become rather quiet and reserved. Most importantly, I was afraid of what lay ahead as I got bigger and my health and lifestyle got smaller. 

I'd be lying if I said losing and maintaining the weight doesn't take effort, but with the sleeve as my helper, an approach that got me to goal quickly, and
a commitment to being purposeful about preserving the gifts I've been given, my life today is so much better. Perfect?  Nope.  But the things that aren't perfect would have been with me anyway, plus so much more pain and grief from the weight related issues. 

So today I take this moment to mark my milestones. The view is beautiful from here. 

Get it, girl!!! 

You are my hero, my friend !  I have a chronological year on you, but your three years of success maintaining make you such an inspirational role model. Thank you for your continued mentoring of others ! Enjoy every breath of your hard earned new, exciting, adventure filled life !

Thanks Diane!  It's been a pleasure to count you among my dear friends on the VSG Maintenance Board!

You are a fantastic role model Linda. Thanks for sticking around.

Aww thanks Grim!  I don't post here that much anymore, but still scan at least every couple of days to help keep my head in the game, so to speak. 

60 looks great indeed.  Congrats and thanks for posting the great pic.  diane s

And thank you for continuing to keep the Maintenance Board active!  It's been a very important tool for me and your support and friendship means the world to me!

I want to be just like you when I grow up :))

I second that!!