I am a year out from gastric. I was 279 I am now 129. Dec 3rd of last year was my surgery. It has been the hardest year of my life! I have 3 kids so dont have time to write out my entire story so heres the jist......surgery, baby twins, a 2yr old, husband leaving for korea for 16months 1 month after surgery, move to south dakota 2weeks before recommended by surgeon (had no choice) became insanely ill from surgery but they still dont know what exactly. 8 endoscopys, 6 2 week hospital stays, every other night in the er for 6hrs each time, gallbladder surgery at the hopes thats why I was sick. .didnt work, died in ambulance on the way to the hospital my last hospital stay (thank god im here) and starting at the endoscopys to right here was all from January until about june. Finally after that no more hospital stays but 2x a week weigh ins because im losing dangerously fast, and now am diagnosed with anorexia (no that is not what was causing me to be so ill the first 6-7months), husband and I getting a divorce in may... his reason-the surgery messed me up so bad I completely lost myself... my reason-he cheated on me for 6yrs...we have been married for 6yrs... and the surgery just showed me on the outside who I always was on the inside... what I look like now is what I am supposed to look like. Its who I have always seen when I looked in the mirror at 279lbs... so I know i deserve more and better than what ive had for 6yrs.... anyway on with my year... moved myself and my 3 kids to houston for a fresh start where no one knows me...and I did it by myself... have an apartment and a job ive been here for a month and let me tell you it feels AMAZING!! Bring it on 2014 cause this bad bitch has got it!!! Health wise still struggling... no strength what so ever and still struggle with eating and still losing but very very slow finally. Struggle with taking my vitamins which are extremely deficient but im TRYING for me and my babies.

Wow! I am so glad you are still her to tll your story. You do deserve the best !

Edited December 16, 201312 yr by Ballermom

First, You are Pretty and do have Great Strength. Amazing strength even tough time.

Wow, sounds like a hell of a year! Congrats to you for getting through it all & for taking steps to make your future better.

I am so proud of u ..even though I have never met u. I live in katy tx and just had my surgery exactly one whyk ago. Your story exemplifies courage ., strength , and resilience. Did they ever find out the prob? If u want yo connect and met up .. Send me a private email and I'll gie u my phone number. Life and joy is in your side. What part of Houston do u live. Such an inspiring story.

Amazing story mommytonya. It's unfortunate that you had to go through some of your journey alone, but you found your ground and you are stomping your way forward girl! Good for you. I'm sure the stress from your marriage did not help with your eating. Your husband probably saw the person he wanted to see. Maybe someone who he thought wouldn't leave because of their weight. While he did "his thing". His loss. Your gain......a brand new look, and a new start on life. More power to you. You can do it! I am also a single mother. It's in no way easy, but it's better than being in a bad relationship. You rock that body! And you live your life for you and your babies. You're amazing. Good luck to you (and I mean that girl)!

Here is to 2014. You deserve a fresh start!

Sorry about all the struggle but you made it through and it sounds like you are stronger and better for it. Plus you look fabulous! Three cheers for an extraordinary 2014!!

You go girl God bless you and your family may God continue to bless you.

I am a year out from gastric. I was 279 I am now 129. Dec 3rd of last year was my surgery. It has been the hardest year of my life! I have 3 kids so dont have time to write out my entire story so heres the jist......surgery, baby twins, a 2yr old, husband leaving for korea for 16months 1 month after surgery, move to south dakota 2weeks before recommended by surgeon (had no choice) became insanely ill from surgery but they still dont know what exactly. 8 endoscopys, 6 2 week hospital stays, every other night in the er for 6hrs each time, gallbladder surgery at the hopes thats why I was sick. .didnt work, died in ambulance on the way to the hospital my last hospital stay (thank god im here) and starting at the endoscopys to right here was all from January until about june. Finally after that no more hospital stays but 2x a week weigh ins because im losing dangerously fast, and now am diagnosed with anorexia (no that is not what was causing me to be so ill the first 6-7months), husband and I getting a divorce in may... his reason-the surgery messed me up so bad I completely lost myself... my reason-he cheated on me for 6yrs...we have been married for 6yrs... and the surgery just showed me on the outside who I always was on the inside... what I look like now is what I am supposed to look like. Its who I have always seen when I looked in the mirror at 279lbs... so I know i deserve more and better than what ive had for 6yrs.... anyway on with my year... moved myself and my 3 kids to houston for a fresh start where no one knows me...and I did it by myself... have an apartment and a job ive been here for a month and let me tell you it feels AMAZING!! Bring it on 2014 cause this bad b***h has got it!!! Health wise still struggling... no strength what so ever and still struggle with eating and still losing but very very slow finally. Struggle with taking my vitamins which are extremely deficient but im TRYING for me and my babies.

Wow...first of congrats on the weight loss, and I'm sorry you had all those complications. Secondly, I'm happy your doing great without him, you have yourself and your beautiful children. Starting over usually is the best. Also, I want to know what were the complications? Were you just not eating enough?