Hello eveyone, i've been on here a fews weeks now so i thought i'd tell you a lil bit of my story. i have over come addiction and alcholism to strart living a better life for myself then i had 3 strokes about 3 in half years ago, very difficult time for me mentaly and physicaly.. then my wife at the time decided she couldn't do this, filed for divorce when i was recovering from my second stroke.. good riddens.. i have always been overweight, i was not ashamed of it, its just how i was, i never lack self confidence.. my health was the reason. my doctor told me i would probably be died by t time i was 50, and WOW that hit hard.. well fast foward to Oct 3 2012.. i had my sleeve surgery.. i weighed 550 lbs and had a b.m.i of over 70.. now i'm post op bout 14 weeks down 90 lbs and feel AMAZING!!! look foward to the rest of this journey.. well thats it for now take care, good luck and God bless.. Frank.......

Congratulations on the healthier you! You've definitely got our support!

Welcome to this forum and sharing your story. You have had a bumpy journey, but I am proud of you for always pushing forward to become a better healthier you. You are off to a great start. Keep up the good work. You will forever be grateful for this decision. I know I am.

Wow! Your doing terrific! Sounds like things were tough for awhile. You now have the tool, and the right attitude to live a long and healthy life.