2013 has been a great year for me. I was able to use Gastric Bypass as a tool to lose weight, I am down 130lbs so far, surprisingly I can actually fit my teenagers clothes now!! From a size 32 to a size 11

I have changed my relationship with food, friends and people. I have discovered the woman deep inside of me who was trapped for so long and realized I am stronger than I thought I was. I survived a brain aneurysm and although I suffer from memory loss my God has spared my life to still be here. I have learned to look at myself in the mirror and instead of feeling disgust, I am learning to love who I am today. I haven't felt this good in years! I feel lighter, I feel healthier, I feel sexy and I am happy I took charge of my life!

if you are thinking about making changes in your life do it now, you don't need a new year to do anything just start today. If you need surgery to help as a tool along the way do your research now and go forward to a healthier life. Surgery is not an easy way out it is a tool to help you lose weight. You have to put in the hard work this is not magic. If you have the power to do it without surgery and clean eating inspire someone else. The best exercise you can do is life someone else up^

Log your food, and hold yourself accountable!! Is my best advice

I have met a lot of great people, especially here online, I want to wish you all the best success and wish u all the strength in the world for the new year. Fighting obesity is not easy but fighting it one pound at a time will become easier by the day!!

Cheers to you all *holding my bottle Water in the air* , remain blessed, no stress and here's to us ....we are not where we use to be, we are in a better place!!! And soon we will reach our goals!! enjoy your journey!!

Peace and blessings

Veronica xoxoxoxox

Congrats on your weight loss!!! I love the fact that you said you've changed your relationships with food, friends, and people. I didn't realize how my current situation was hurting my family, and I'm happy I was able to get the surgery because while I'm changing myself I'll be changing my family's eating habits in the process. Your story is inspiring and I can't wait to get to where I can fit my teen's clothes... she thinks I'm buying her clothes just for her liking!!! Good Luck to you and continued success!!!!!

Congrats on your weight loss!!! I love the fact that you said you've changed your relationships with food, friends, and people. I didn't realize how my current situation was hurting my family, and I'm happy I was able to get the surgery because while I'm changing myself I'll be changing my family's eating habits in the process. Your story is inspiring and I can't wait to get to where I can fit my teen's clothes... she thinks I'm buying her clothes just for her liking!!! Good Luck to you and continued success!!!!!

Thank you so much sis and I wish you all the best on your journey

I also never knew how my situation was hurting not only me but my family as well....a lot has changed for the better.

I also started ending relationships that were toxic, both personal and friendships....God is supreme so what doesn't belong in your life he will exclude from your life

Oh guess what, my daughter has been hiding her clothes...but she doesn't know I know where LOL

Edited December 31, 201312 yr by life_after_gastric_bypass

Congrats on your weight loss and to discover just how wonderful we all are keep up the good work and stay focused !!

Congrats on your weight loss and to discover just how wonderful we all are keep up the good work and stay focused !!

Thanks and the same to you, wishing you all the best!!

Congrats on your weight loss and you healthy new attitude. Keep up the good work!

Congrats on your weight loss and you healthy new attitude. Keep up the good work!

Thanks putti, same to you wishing you all the best