***MY 2nd ANNIVERSARY FOR WLS***
WLS Grads Family!
Please help me celebrate 
my 2nd re-birthday.
Two years ago today I went under the knife trusting that the Lord would guide my surgeon's hands and that I would recover and become a successful WLS patient. I think I've done ok. 
My journey has been such a blessing. I had no complcations, sickness or pain, and I learned a lot about myself and met some wonderful people along the way. Two of the most supportive people are the two people I love the most: My 
husband, David (check out his profile, ya'll - http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=M1084477518&NoStatic=1 ) and my beautiful best friend, Shamim 
(check out her profile: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=B1061996441) and all of you. Everyone is always so supportive. 
and I truly appreciate that.
If you get a chance, please check out my photobucket: http://photobucket.com/albums/v168/mscristal/Post%20Op%20-%202005/10%20-%20October%202005/
I actually took some pics wearing something I thought I NEVER could 
Pre-ops - Keep fighting the good fight with the insurance company, doctors, family members, etc. You are worth it!!
New post-ops - You are giving yourself such a special gift that should be appreciated, cherished and nurtured. Be good to yourselves. 
Blessings,
~Cristal~ 
your success!
Happy 2nd Anniversary to you! 
Hi Cristal
Oh my gosh, you look fantabulous!!! You have done an AMAZING job with your weight loss and are a true testimonial to the importance of exercise b/c you are so toned!! Your arms and tummy look great!!! I am your surgery twin b/c today is MY 2 year anniversary also ~ I had to have a TT b/c I had alot of excess skin and I am thrilled with my results (you can check my tummy out by clicking on my www under my post) ~ I had the TT on June 1st of this year. Also, like you, I have never thrown up and can tolerate any food, although I try to stay away from sweets b/c they are my weakness. I did not exercise as much as I should have, mostly b/c I had a huge hernia from a hysterectomy that I had in Jan of 2003 and I really wish that I had developed that habit. Despite that, I have lost 107 pounds and am about 12 pounds from my goal weight and wearing size 10. Isn't WLS amazing???!!! I never thought I would ever be at this weight/size again b/c I was so fat for so long! Although I weigh more now than I did about 16 years ago, I am wearing a smaller size than I did back then and I feel so healthy now! (I REALLY need to update my profile and add some new pictures, as I look completely different than I did in the last picture that was posted about a 1 1/2 years ago).
Isn't WLS a wonderful thing????!!!!!
Eileen =)
Oh my gosh, you look fantabulous!!! You have done an AMAZING job with your weight loss and are a true testimonial to the importance of exercise b/c you are so toned!! Your arms and tummy look great!!! I am your surgery twin b/c today is MY 2 year anniversary also ~ I had to have a TT b/c I had alot of excess skin and I am thrilled with my results (you can check my tummy out by clicking on my www under my post) ~ I had the TT on June 1st of this year. Also, like you, I have never thrown up and can tolerate any food, although I try to stay away from sweets b/c they are my weakness. I did not exercise as much as I should have, mostly b/c I had a huge hernia from a hysterectomy that I had in Jan of 2003 and I really wish that I had developed that habit. Despite that, I have lost 107 pounds and am about 12 pounds from my goal weight and wearing size 10. Isn't WLS amazing???!!! I never thought I would ever be at this weight/size again b/c I was so fat for so long! Although I weigh more now than I did about 16 years ago, I am wearing a smaller size than I did back then and I feel so healthy now! (I REALLY need to update my profile and add some new pictures, as I look completely different than I did in the last picture that was posted about a 1 1/2 years ago).
Isn't WLS a wonderful thing????!!!!!
Eileen =) 
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