This has been a miraculous journey. There are many, many ups and of course a few downs. There is nothing that can compare to the decision I made when I chose to have VSG. My choice has changed my life now and forever. It has saved my life now and for the rest of my life I can live like I always knew I wanted to, but didn't. This is a journey and this is only the beginning. I feel I have given myself a second chance and to those that know me know that I have been finally given a first chance to be me and nothing less. I am up for the challenging road ahead and simply want to share my short my fulfilling journey with any that wants to make a change in their life for the better.Today it has been 32 weeks and 2 days since surgery and I am in onederland. It has been over five years if not more since I have been this weight. They say you will never forget the day you see a '1' in front of you weight and know I know why.

I know I didn't share a lot of specific details, but my journey has been so similar to the many on here with a only a few twists. I want to thank so many of you on here and tell you that without this forum I may not have made the best decision of my life. I also would have never known about the many things that happen along this road without your stories, that includes the rants too. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Your stories are inspirational and I hope you all continue being amazing and supportive. Best of health to all, because we all know luck didn't get us here in the first place. On to the fun stuff. Here are a few pictures I wanted to share with you all.

Before: I knew I was big, but I had no idea. I don't think anyone does. I was always told and often that I was beautiful, I never even knew my weight was so out of control. To making better choices and not being terrified of a scale or tape measure. *Around 273lbs. 22 or 24 jean size 3x shirt

Christmas Party Tijuana, three days after surgery

Scale reading today

Christmas Party *Compared to last year, WOW!

Photo Shoot we did for my mom's Christmas present

Showing off my new necklace I got from my grandma this year

Congratulations and thanks for sharing your success. Everyone who posts their success makes me just a little more sure I can do it too. I'll find out if I can starting 1/9/12!

Congratulations on your loss! I can't see the pics, but I bet you look amazing!

Congratulations and thanks for sharing your success. Everyone who posts their success makes me just a little more sure I can do it too. I'll find out if I can starting 1/9/12!

Thank you, and I am sure you will do fantastic.

Congratulations on your loss! I can't see the pics, but I bet you look amazing!

Thank you! Yes, I was editing the post to add another photo so hopefully you can see them know.

Thank you for your story! I have not been on onderland in twenty years. I plan to move there, very soon.

YOU LOOK FABULOUS!! I love it. You look so happy too.

Congrats, you look great!

WHOO HOOOOO! ONEderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You look great, you should be very proud of your accomplishment!

By the way... you are a very beautiful young lady!!

looking fabulous!!!

You look gorgeous! Congrats on hitting Onederland!

Thank you all so very much!