DebbieG

Highest weight: 274 Surgery weight: 258 current weight: 124

Enjoying my new life! Amazing journey.

Thank you everyone.

14 months ago, I decided to change my life. Thank you for all the support ! Without all of you, this wouldn't have been possible. Loving my new life and enjoying this amazing journey. Eliminate the Negativity and Embrace the positive!!

Went from a size 22 to a size 2 ! My weight went from 274 to 126.

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Another before and after pic

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Loving this new journey. another before pic

HW:273

SW:258

CW: 128

Surgery date:.5/14/13

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That is amazing! I got all kinds of it. Yuuk its ugly!! But ill take that over the fat any day )

I'm sure you feel great though. It's all about getting healthy and feeling amazing. I would take skin over fat any day also. You look awesome!!

Wow you look amazing. I hope I do as well as you. Do you have much extra skin because it doesn't look like it from your pictures.

No, I don't have any. Lucky genes the surgeon says. I'm very blessed. Thank you.

Another comparison pic...

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I can't even explain how much this surgery has changed my life. I'm so blessed and love my second chance.

Surgery was 5/14/13

First pic - 273 lbs in 8/2012

Second pic yesterday at 135 lbs

Size 22 to a size 6. Great journey !!

I still look at my clothes and think "No way does that fit me!"... and it does. I washed my size 8 jeans a couple days ago and was sure I shrunk them when I held them up looked at them. They looked so tiny! But nope! They still fit! :-)

I threw a bunch of size 10 work pants in the wash last night to TRY to shrink them so they'll fit again. Lol

Tell me about it. I'm now in a size 6 from a size 22! Its crazy. I look at these size 6 clothes and think, no way! But I'm actually a size 6. Just incredible. Our mind hasn't caught up yet. It's a wonderful feeling.

HW: 273

SW: 258

CW: 144

Did you just jump right in to running or did you follow a training program?

I jumped right into it. Just started walking/running, walking/running until I ran all the way. It gets easier every run. When I first started, I could only run half a lap. Now I run 3 miles without stopping. <3 Good luck.

You look awesome! How much do you run? How far out did you start?

Thank you. I started running about 4 weeks post op. I run 4-5 x a week about 2.5-3 miles.

Last week my 9 month post op appt with my surgeon went Great! Thirteen pounds away from my goal. He actually says, I've lost more than the norm. However, I do have a new passion since surgery! It's Running! I've gone from a size 22 to a size 6 in pants and 8 jeans and small tops. I'm so happy with my decision to change my life forever. I would do it all over again. He also asked me to speak at his next Pre op conference. I was honored.

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Your gonna join me, sooner than you think. You'll see, your gonna love your new life.

I've attached a new pic, so I could encourage you . sorry if I bore you. Lol. It's definitely possible!!

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Looks like fun!!!

It was a blast.

The best NSV is having a great time and all the things I can do now, I enjoy. )

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Had surgery May 14 and down 132 lbs. Loving life. Down from size 22 to a lose 8. Almost a size 6. Can't believe it went sledding with hubby today. Just enjoying life. Your all doing great! Keep up the great work May peeps. ))

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HW: 273

SW: 258

CW: 141

HW: 273

SW: 258

CW: 141

Congrats to both of you. )

Yesterday made 9 months post op. Down 130 lbs....woot, woot!!!

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What are you doing to be successful? I was a 22 pant and 3x top. I have lost 80lbs, 5 months out. I have only bought new undergarments in smaller sizes. I might wear an 18 now.

I want to know your secrets.

I love to run. I run about 3-4 miles about 4-5 days/week. I eat very little carbs and no junk food, at all. Keep active and find something that you love to do like walking, running or cycling. Hard work, determination and sticking with it will definitely pay off. I'm here if you need any pointers.

Thank you everyone!! Determination, hard work and my new adventure, running. I love it.