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I'm just 3 weeks shy of my surgiversary. My weight has been fluctuating by about 4-5 lbs for the last 2 months. I've lost roughly 108 lbs from my high weight and about 96 lbs from my surgery day. I'm going to run a half marathon on Sat and the distance running has me eating more carbs than I normally would (hence the fluctuations). I feel amazing.
Hubby is about 6 weeks behind me. Not sure how much he's down, but it's well over 125 lbs.

Thank you everyone! The support of this community is awesome, and was absolutely invaluable to me over the last almost year. I lurked for a super Lon time taking in all of he advice and support of the veterans, i never thought I'd make it here. You all are a blessing.

He got that suit in college >20 years ago and never wore it bc he quickly outgrew it. He was ecstatic to wear it, but I agree it's too big
He's still struggling with wearing smaller clothes. It's all mental and I admit it took me a while too.

For me it was dealing with my mother and her myriad of obesity related medical issues and blowing up on her bc she was still eating fried foods after her alleged 4th heart attack and telling me that it was the diabetes that was clogging her arteries. I had to accept right then and there that while I did/do not have obesity related health issues, with my family history and my diet and my morbid obesity it was just a matter of time before I did and I also acknowledged that I was telling myself the same lies that she does. Different words, same lies. I said it stops now bc I do NOT want to burden my daughter due to my lifestyle choices.
Approximately two years later I had the surgery. I came to the decision earlier, but getting to the actual surgery was a process and I'm glad I went through it bc I gained the skills I needed to be successful at it. I know two people who pulled the trigger too fast and haven't been as successful. And truth be told I didn't WANT to go through the process. I wanted a quick fix, but the Kaiser program (in retrospect) was awesome and just what I needed, if not what I wanted.

For me it was dealing with my mother and her myriad of obesity related medical issues and blowing up on her bc she was still eating fried foods after her alleged 4th heart attack and telling me that it was the diabetes that was clogging her arteries. I had to accept right then and there that while I did/do not have obesity related health issues, with my family history and my diet and my morbid obesity it was just a matter of time before I did and I also acknowledged that I was telling myself the same lies that she does. Different words, same lies. I said it stops now bc I do NOT want to burden my daughter due to my lifestyle choices.
Approximately two years later I had the surgery. I came to the decision earlier, but getting to the actual surgery was a process and I'm glad I went through it bc I gained the skills I needed to be successful at it. I know two people who pulled the trigger too fast and haven't been as successful. And truth be told I didn't WANT to go through the process. I wanted a quick fix, but the Kaiser program (in retrospect) was awesome and just what I needed, if not what I wanted.

Mines was realizing that I was not providing a fulfilling life for my 11 year old son. He has so many curiosities such as traveling and other adventurous things, my weight has certainly kept me from fulfilling a lot of his desires as a child. One evening it just became crystal clear that in a sense I was failing my son as well as myself by not taking the appropriate steps to change my life. So I went ahead and made that call now I'm on my way to becoming the mother that my son deserves.

Awwwww! Y'all are amazing for a girl's self esteem! I've had a crappy day (&week) and now I have a big smile on my face.
This picture from last Sat was the first time I looked at myself and thought I actually look good in a loooong time. Your mind does terrible things to you when you carry too much weight for too long...

I always came on here looking at the pictures, thinking why am I not seeing a difference. Well I guess it's because I see myself everyday and had never compared two pictures...well I am finally able to see the difference and I am liking what I see. Excuse the pic on the right, I know I look a bit crazy LOL.

I'm just 3 weeks shy of my surgiversary. My weight has been fluctuating by about 4-5 lbs for the last 2 months. I've lost roughly 108 lbs from my high weight and about 96 lbs from my surgery day. I'm going to run a half marathon on Sat and the distance running has me eating more carbs than I normally would (hence the fluctuations). I feel amazing.
Hubby is about 6 weeks behind me. Not sure how much he's down, but it's well over 125 lbs.

Thank you everyone! The support of this community is awesome, and was absolutely invaluable to me over the last almost year. I lurked for a super Lon time taking in all of he advice and support of the veterans, i never thought I'd make it here. You all are a blessing.

Absolutely outstanding!!! Very inspirational!!

What an inspiration! And how awesome that you could go on this journey together. You both look amazing! Congratulations on your success

You both look amazing!

Wow! Amazing. Do you do anything special to get those toned and fabulous arms.

Congrats! You both look fabulous and happy!
Lynda

I'm just 3 weeks shy of my surgiversary. My weight has been fluctuating by about 4-5 lbs for the last 2 months. I've lost roughly 108 lbs from my high weight and about 96 lbs from my surgery day. I'm going to run a half marathon on Sat and the distance running has me eating more carbs than I normally would (hence the fluctuations). I feel amazing.
Hubby is about 6 weeks behind me. Not sure how much he's down, but it's well over 125 lbs.

Awesome good you look great

Truly amazing transformation! You both look so happy and healthy

Gorgeous!

Congratulations to you both! How exciting!!! You both look amazing...my husband and I are both sleeved as well, it's great to be on this "journey" together!

Amazing! What an inspiration! Thanks for sharing.

Wow, you both look amazing! And you -- so slender!! You're stunning in that dress!

I'm just 3 weeks shy of my surgiversary. My weight has been fluctuating by about 4-5 lbs for the last 2 months. I've lost roughly 108 lbs from my high weight and about 96 lbs from my surgery day. I'm going to run a half marathon on Sat and the distance running has me eating more carbs than I normally would (hence the fluctuations). I feel amazing.
Hubby is about 6 weeks behind me. Not sure how much he's down, but it's well over 125 lbs.

I'm just 3 weeks shy of my surgiversary. My weight has been fluctuating by about 4-5 lbs for the last 2 months. I've lost roughly 108 lbs from my high weight and about 96 lbs from my surgery day. I'm going to run a half marathon on Sat and the distance running has me eating more carbs than I normally would (hence the fluctuations). I feel amazing.
Hubby is about 6 weeks behind me. Not sure how much he's down, but it's well over 125 lbs.