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At my heaviest weight I was 425lbs. Walking up one flight of stairs was an act of God. I swear all the time and was out of breath more times than not. I really thought that after 30 years of battling my weight that I would die just like that.

On December 3, 2014, I had RNY gastric bypass and what an amazing journey it's been. I'm down over 250lbs from my heaviest weight and 163 since my surgery.

I can walk, breathe, run and live freely. I always felt trapped in my body and now I feel like I can do anything! On November 6th I'm running the NYC Marathon and for a woman who needed prayer to walk up one flight it's a testament to how this tool can work if you really work it!

Every day is a blessing! post-206937-14723475503899_thumb.jpg

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WOW!!!!!!!!! AMAZING JOB!!!!!! Go you! A marathon?! Wonderful! You look so beautiful!

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Wow! You look 20 years younger! You are beautiful! Good luck with the marathon!

make it a great day

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You are stunning!

You did so much good, hard work. Be proud!

P.S: I also think you look very happy and fun in your "Before" photo, too!

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Amazing!! Congratulations!! Good luck with the marathon. I'm just starting my journey and had my surgery on 8/23. I pray I have a wonderful success story like you!!

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Congratulations :) ;) :P :D :lol: B) :rolleyes: B) ;-)

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Great job! Keep taking care of yourself.

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Thank you everyone! The support is key and I appreciate you all for it!

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Congratulations and good luck on the marathon ! Inspirational!

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