5 Year Milestone

[SteveJ]

Hi Guys

I'm celebrating today as I had an appointment with my consultant this morning and he has discharged me. I am now 5 years down the line and he said everything is looking good. So to everyone in the early days of this journey, keep your chin up and be positive it does get easier as time goes by.

Stevej

[Free_Wheels]

I'm just over 2 years now and feeling good about everything. Your anniversary news makes everything very worth while. Congratulations on the 5 years and wishing you an even better further 5, 10, 15, 20.. years.

[Hidden]

Such great news.Congrats. Griff

[Westoncromwell]

Congratulations and thanks for sharing your news. I think it is important that members share the 'ups' with the 'downs' , it helps enable everyone to get a more balanced view about the journey post op. Well done !

[Mick]

Congratulations Stevej,

Glad to hear you are doing so well after 5 years.

As I`ve mentioned before I`m a `newbee` being only 3+ months post op but it always lifts my spirits to hear of people like yourself being 5 years and more and doing so well. It helped me get through the early days and now helps me through the odd bad days knowing that things only get better.

Unfortunately being 58, and fairly fit before the op you could say I get a bit impatient and think I can do things I did before the op. At least my body tells me when enough is enough and I should stop.

Once again Stevej well done hope things continue for the foreseeable future

keep letting us know how you get on.

[VerenaSmith]

Many congratulations, wonderful news, it is so important to hear. Long may you continue to thrive.

VS.

[hunsdon]

Well done steve this is what we want to hear, like mike I'm 4 months since op so its great to hear this.Once again great.

Tina

[hunsdon]

On another note if anyone is going to the meeting today at guys hospital would you be so kind and let me know what is said and all the news please as I can't go due family birthday, as this would have been my first time going I await any replys.Thank you.Tina

[Magdav]

Heartfelt congratulations. I know how you feel as I was discharged in Feb after my 5 year milestone. It felt a long time coming, at times, but was a huge relief so enjoy the celebrations and keep looking forward to a happy and healthy future.

[midnightangler]

Congratulations Steve. Only two more years to go, before I get my discharge too.

[juliamac]

Congratulations! Keep celebrating!

[Charlie36]

My congrats too!

Charlie x

[SteveJ]

Hi Everyone

Thank you to you all for your good wishes and lovely comments. It's this cameraderie that keeps us all going.

Good luck, but above all good health.

Kind Regards.

Stevej

[lilia]

I too was discharged at the end of April, what a great feeling!! I still have my off days but have seen the birth of two grandchildren which I never thought I would see when I was diagnosed.

[SteveJ in reply to lilia]

Hi Lilia

I too have the pleasure of twin grandaughters since my diagnosis so I know what you mean.

many thanks

Stevej

[DaveChuter]

Hi Steve,

Fantasic news and a great feeling to hit this mark, I'm now 5 years & 9 months out and looking forward to celebrating 10 years out.

Just don't over do the eating at the party.

Best wishes and kindest regards,

Dave C

[SteveJ in reply to DaveChuter]

Hi Dave

Thanks for your comments. Like you I will now look forward to ten years.

Cant promise on the over eating though, we never learn do we!

Kind Regards

Stevej

[Hidden]

David Kirby who started the OPA had his operation 28 years ago, so keep looking forward to many years ahead!

[SteveJ in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Alan

That's a good target to aim for.

Kind Regards

Stevej