9 year Switchiversary!

Melissa Mermaid
on 11/19/13 1:13 am - Westbury, NY

Anyone wondering why I had weight loss surgery 9 years ago today can more clearly understand by looking at my weight battle throughout my lifetime. Now a more "normal" person, it is not always easy to maintain my 175 lb weight loss but it is admittedly easier. Normal means watching what I eat but allowing myself to enjoy food--within reasonable limits. I thank God for my family and WLS community (especially the DSers) for their support; I couldn't possibly have gotten here without you all!! #TakesAvillage ♥

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151792046665098&set=a.10150443023320098.360783.672580097&type=1&theater

 & {{{HUGS}}} &  Dare to dream & have the courage to act.  Success is yours with persistence and believing you deserve it.  melissamermaid.com (c) 2004-2013

Huneypie
on 11/19/13 1:19 am - London, United Kingdom
DS on 07/24/12

Congratulations - that's quite a transformation!! ;-)

Lowish BMI? See Lightweights Board! Lightweight Creed For more on DS see www.DSfacts.com
If you don't have peace, it isn't because someone took it from you; you gave it away. You cannot always control what happens to you, but you can control what happens in you John C Maxwell 
View more of my photos at ObesityHelp.comSleeve 2010 Dr López Corvala, Mexico. DS 2012 Dr Himpens, Belgium

I  my DS  

Melissa Mermaid
on 11/19/13 1:29 am - Westbury, NY

 & {{{HUGS}}} &  Dare to dream & have the courage to act.  Success is yours with persistence and believing you deserve it.  melissamermaid.com (c) 2004-2013

MajorMom
on 11/19/13 1:21 am - VA

You are awesome as always.  Happy surgiversary! : )

--gina

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
                                 ******GOAL*******

Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish? 
Join us on the
Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny

Melissa Mermaid
on 11/19/13 1:28 am - Westbury, NY

 

 & {{{HUGS}}} &  Dare to dream & have the courage to act.  Success is yours with persistence and believing you deserve it.  melissamermaid.com (c) 2004-2013

calendargirl
on 11/19/13 4:50 am - Land of Oz, KS
DS on 04/20/12

You look marvelous!  Thank you for your post. 

C-Girl

Starting Stats: Ht: 5' 0" HW: 242 ~ SW: 229.9 ~ CW: 117 ~ Goal: 124.9 ("normal" BMI)
% EWL @ 03 months: 36%             % EWL
 @ 09 months: 80%
% EWL @ 06 months: 63%             % EWL @ 12 months + 2 weeks: 100%

Melissa Mermaid
on 11/19/13 5:13 am - Westbury, NY

 & {{{HUGS}}} &  Dare to dream & have the courage to act.  Success is yours with persistence and believing you deserve it.  melissamermaid.com (c) 2004-2013

PeteA
on 11/19/13 6:14 am - Parma, OH
DS on 04/15/13

Congratulations. That is so great.  

Melissa Mermaid
on 11/19/13 6:47 am - Westbury, NY

 & {{{HUGS}}} &  Dare to dream & have the courage to act.  Success is yours with persistence and believing you deserve it.  melissamermaid.com (c) 2004-2013

J G.
on 11/19/13 11:21 am

Hi Melissa!  Congrats on your 9 years.  I'm always so grateful for vets that stick around!  Thanks.  Here's to your next 9 years!   broken heart

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