KiriBramley

My name is Kiri. I began my weight loss journey over 12 months ago when I underwent gastric bypass surgery. My weight at the time was 116.9 kg. At my heaviest weight I was 120 kg. I now weight 71.3 kg, so I have lost over 45 kgs. For me it was the best decision I ever made. It hasn't all been plain sailing as I had lots of nausea for the first six months and the sweet cravings returned with a vengence about three months ago. Part of the learning for me has been to focus every day on the reasons why I undertook this journey in the first place, how far I've come, where I want to be, and how I feel now. Since my operation I am more active, making better eating choices and becoming involved in activities I would never have dreamt doing before. After 20 years of battling weight issues I feel young and energised again. While the physical appearance and benefits have been incredible, it is the mental shift that has been the most transformative.