OK, I haven't posted many of my own forums but I am 3 pound from my goal and I wanted to share my journey with my VST family. I started my journey at 241 lbs and lost 45 before surgery weighing 196 when I had my sleeve surgery (August 29, 2011). I am at 133 now, once I hit 130 I will move in to maintenance mode as my husband has made it very clear that I don't need to lose anymore. LOL He has been so great through this crazy roller coaster ride! My emotions have been so wacky through this whole thing,there have been times that I thought I was going crazy, trying to figure out just what the hell I was crying about or will I ever stop feeling sorry for myself.

I am happy to say that the hormone/crazy emotions have settled down now and I am feeling almost normal again. I am thrilled with my weight loss and I have so much energy that I don't even look at my couch anymore (I just can't sit there and do nothing). I would rather crank up the music and get on my treadmill or clean the house (who would have ever imagined).

Any way, I just want everyone to stay strong and keep fighting for a healthier life. We all deserve the best!

Hugs to all and God Bless!

Love, Shell -----Of course, the pics are out of order cuz I couldn't figure this thing out! LOL

I am having the pre-operation jitters (April 10th), so it's always helpful to see someone's journey-thanks for sharing. Your pics are great and I can't agree more with other comments on your pictues...look younger. I am hoping I do not have severe mood swings, lack of energy or too much hair loss...which seem to be some of the standard negatives (I know I will have a bit of each, but i just hope none are on the severe end of the scale).

You look amazing! Congrats!

Wow - you look just incredible. What an amazing accomplishment! Congratulations!

Amazing!!

Congratulations!

You look beautiful..what a transformation..you did it!!! And u look great! I am so happy for u.

Thank you all for your kind words and constant support. I am truly at peace now and finally happy in my own body. Back and hip pain - GONE!

Thank God and thank Dr. Fisher at Kaiser Richmond!

Love you all!!!!

Big hugs,

Shell

OK this deserves a SHUT UP! YOU LOOK AWESOME!

:wub: OK, now I'm blushing! Thanks guys! Love you all!

Stories like yours are what keep me excited about this new journey I am on! Thank you!