My surgery was last Thursday. I started off this whole thing at 289 pounds. That was in May before I went to the seminar. At the seminar I realize that I needed to stop smoking and that I would be changing for the rest my life my children. I have three children eight years old three years old and a one-year-old. And I would love to be that "soccer mom " That coaches are runs up and down the field. I couldn't do that because I was so heavy. I also couldn't do that cause I have severe chronic neck and back issues. My pain management doctor recommended that I move forward with the surgery. If I lost some weight maybe we take pressure off my spine and I would have less pain. So finally in April I decided to move forward with scheduling I saw the doctor we set the date for August 23 (they ended up moving it up one day). I ended up losing 28 pounds on the pre-op diet. Since surgery last Thursday I've lost a total of 18 pounds with a grand total of 46 and still I have a lot to go. I am happy with my progress so far it is a struggle every day because I would love nothing more than to eat a big piece of cheesecake. the surgery helps you a control your hunger I had not been hungry since my surgery it's only been a week but I have not been hungry. And I feel that this is been the best decision I've made in my life outside of getting married and having my children. I'm new to this site so I'm not exactly sure how everything works if I rambled on I apologize.

That's fantastic! Congratulations on the weight loss. I think this site is the one place where I feel I can ramble on about my journey and people will understand, so I wouldn't worry about it

Wow! You are an inspiration! I'm waiting for my surgery but I can identify with your wanting to enjoy your children.

Part of my motivation is wanting to be more active with my grandchildren. I wish this was availible when my children were younger.

Wow that's amazing weightloss keep up the great work

YAY! Welcome to a brand new life!!!

Congrats on your success so far! This is a great tool and it will give you back your life, or help you to achieve the life you want. I'm very happy for you and I hope you pain decreases as the weigh tcontinues to come off!!!