YoColeFleet

5'3
HW: 243
SW: 230
CW: 151 I was 144, I gained a few being in the house and non active.
GW: 135-140

Next month will be my 1 year Surgiversary... I'm down 102 lbs.. went from a size 20 to a size 4/6..Thank You Jesus..

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4/10/14, it was my 10th month Surgiversary and I passed my surgeons goal, I have lost 100 lbs., I am now at 135, yay me. I am wearing a size 4-6, and loving it, I have no saggy skin, just a little bat wing but nothing major. My muscle tone is good, I've made major career changes, I quit my professional job to do something I've always wanted to do, I'm in Cosmetology school full time and loving it, so I don't regret any of my decisions and plus my husband and daughter has been very supportive. I've attached a few pics:

I consider myself Black American, lol....I had RNY 6/10/13...I'm happy to report I'm 20 lbs. away from my goal weight. I'm from Chicago, IL. How have you been since your surgery?

I scared as well, you will be fine, just pray, turn it over to God, as long as you trust and believe His plans for your life, you will be good. And remember, everybody's journey is different, and take one day at a time, enjoy watching the weight lost.

Some before, then, and now pics

I consider myself Black American, lol....I had RNY 6/10/13...I'm happy to report I'm 20 lbs. away from my goal weight. I'm from Chicago, IL. How have you been since your surgery?

Some before, then, and now pics

Some before, then, and now pics

Good morning all, I'm home now, surgery went well, I'm very sore and full of gas...lol thanks everybody for well wishes.

Good morning all, I'm home now, surgery went well, I'm very sore and full of gas...lol thanks everybody for well wishes.

Good morning all, I'm home now, surgery went well, I'm very sore and full of gas...lol thanks everybody for well wishes.

Good morning all, I hope everyone is doing great. Well today I go in for another surgery, I'm having my gallbladder removed, after many test, they found that I have as they say "lots of pulps" on my gallbladder....damn, I'm really nervous. Has anyone else had to have this procedure done after surgery?

January 08,2013 234lbs
January 08,2014 140lbs

Good morning all, I just read through your post, good to see everyone doing great. Well although this surgery bought me great success for my health and appearance, it also bought me a divorce. I never thought this would happen to me, although I read the negative side. Well my life has changed and changed dramatically, I haven't worked since December 2013 as my husband agreed I can go to cosmetology school to obtain my life long dream of becoming a stylist, in the middle of school, he decided not to support me anymore, because I wouldn't allow him to bully and control me, I guess I gained a lil confidence, don't get me wrong, the only thing that has changed about me is my weight, my husband became jealous of the attention I was receiving, it was unbelievable, so now here we are, getting a divorce, me quitting school, he left me in debt up to my ears, and now I'm relocating from Chicago to Houston, but hey, I'm a fighter, I've come to far to break down or become weak. I thank God for strength...

Cole. you are an inspiration to shear will and determination you will be sucessful in Houston. Im sorry to hear about the divorce but like a movie he is leaving even before the real show even begins....his loss.
Just remember no matter what happens today the sun will rise tomorrow and a new day begins.
Have a great day slim :-)
RJ

My Husband's 90 year old Grandmother's favorite saying was "Its a Great Life if you don't weaken". You will get through this too - and come out the other side healthier and stronger for it. I too hope you will be able to find your way back to school. It is so important that we fight for our dreams! I'm pulling for you!!
Carol

Sorry for the Detour in your journey. Especially that you have to quit school. I hope you are able to get back to school and complete your dream!
I use to live in Houston, I'm really missing the heat right now! Here's to a new adventure in your life!

I'm sorry you're going through so many trials. It sounds like you're dealing with everything with a positive attitude, and I hope everything works out well for you.

Woohooo!!! I made it!!!

Hi my name is Kishawna I had bypass 2006 starting weight 250 currently 133-138 I've been maintaining my wight for years now trying to never forget the things I learned in the beginning stage! I sure wish all these tools where available then lol

Dont be terrified, there are way more success stories than horror stories, as long as you follow the plan you will be fine. I don't think this forum is to scare you, it's to make sure you know the good and the bad, remember, everyone is different.

June 10th, was my surgery, did anyone experience red stuff in their stool the first time you were able to go? And sometimes with the gas? Today was my first time using it and passing gas, it looked like blood but I don't know could also be that barium stuff.

Some before, then, and now pics