Hey all!! I had to express my thanks to all in the forum who have been so motivational and inspiring. I hope that I can pay it forward to the newcomers as well as the regulars!!!! Well here I go.... (rather lengthy)

I was 130-140 my whole life until I turned 25 years old when my thyroid went byzeric. I got down to 120lbs and my doctor had to "kill" it. In two months time I went from 120 to 190... Oh yes stretch marks and I haven't birthed not one child yet. Since I was 25 years old I have struggled with my weight and was diagnosed with PCOS as well as Type 2 Diabetes.....

I gained an additional 27 lbs last year in June when my ex passed away tragically. Yes we were separated, not together, but we always kept our love evident. We always said life was leading us back to one another. Needless to say his death was a tragedy and had a major affect on me.

Thankfully I have great family and friends that helped me to mourn and recover. I still felt like "Dang I'm 33 years old, with no children, and no prospects in site". I tell you God works in mysterious ways. 6 months ago, by chance, maybe fate, I had the chance to reconnect with a guy i really cared for when I was 23 years old. Who would have thought 10 years later we would have found eachother, not to mention being 80 lbs heavier. He never judged me for the weight gain and always told me I was beautiful no matter what size.

In May i decided to go ahead and get my health right, and started the lap band process. He couldn't quite understand why I wanted to get WLS because he felt I wasn't that overweight, but my health told me different.

Since losing 31 lbs, he is now my biggest cheerleader. I've even got him eating healthier!!

So basically in saying all of this is... Congrats to everyone who has started their journey. This is a start to your new life and new lifestyle. Don't ever think that it is a quick fix, but a tool to help you along and motivate you to eat right and do better. Also, that you never know who your admirers are, but I am thankful I met someone who could love me whether fat or thin, and accept me with the good and the bad!!

Have a great night!!

Glad that things are looking up for you.

Hey all!! I had to express my thanks to all in the forum who have been so motivational and inspiring. I hope that I can pay it forward to the newcomers as well as the regulars!!!! Well here I go.... (rather lengthy)

I was 130-140 my whole life until I turned 25 years old when my thyroid went byzeric. I got down to 120lbs and my doctor had to "kill" it. In two months time I went from 120 to 190... Oh yes stretch marks and I haven't birthed not one child yet. Since I was 25 years old I have struggled with my weight and was diagnosed with PCOS as well as Type 2 Diabetes.....

I gained an additional 27 lbs last year in June when my ex passed away tragically. Yes we were separated, not together, but we always kept our love evident. We always said life was leading us back to one another. Needless to say his death was a tragedy and had a major affect on me.

Thankfully I have great family and friends that helped me to mourn and recover. I still felt like "Dang I'm 33 years old, with no children, and no prospects in site". I tell you God works in mysterious ways. 6 months ago, by chance, maybe fate, I had the chance to reconnect with a guy i really cared for when I was 23 years old. Who would have thought 10 years later we would have found eachother, not to mention being 80 lbs heavier. He never judged me for the weight gain and always told me I was beautiful no matter what size.

In May i decided to go ahead and get my health right, and started the lap band process. He couldn't quite understand why I wanted to get WLS because he felt I wasn't that overweight, but my health told me different.

Since losing 31 lbs, he is now my biggest cheerleader. I've even got him eating healthier!!

So basically in saying all of this is... Congrats to everyone who has started their journey. This is a start to your new life and new lifestyle. Don't ever think that it is a quick fix, but a tool to help you along and motivate you to eat right and do better. Also, that you never know who your admirers are, but I am thankful I met someone who could love me whether fat or thin, and accept me with the good and the bad!!

Have a great night!!

Believe me, this is definitely a testimony! Thanks for the encouragement because this all new(& a little bit scary too) for me. Congratulations & keep us posted!

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Thanks I will keep you posted!!! I wish you the best on your journey... I agree is was a bit scary, but it gets better as you go!!!!!!

5/28/12 pre-op diet started (217lbs) 6/14/12 Surgery 1.8cc added to 10cc band (205lbs). 7/17/12 1st fill (194lbs). 7/24/12 (191lbs) 7/30/12 (187lbs)