On a July 15th 2013 I walked into my hospital, shaking and scared and almost changed my mind. I cried and sobbed and 2 nurses held my hand and assured me that this was the right choice for me. That I had come too far to give up now! The date of my surgery I weighed 343 lbs. My highest weight was 350. Today I weigh 199 lbs!! Woooohooooo I am so happy to be able to run and play with my 2 beautiful children and to finally be comfortable in my own skin again!!

Edited July 16, 201412 yr by kailie

Congrats and Happy Surgiversary! Here's to many more years of health and happiness!

Lynda

Congratulations!! You look wonderful, I bet it is a blessing to be able to "play" with your kids....I can't wait to do sports and walking with my kiddos....

Congratulations you look amazing!

Congratulations! You look fantastic!

Congratulations....you make this pain I'm feeling now all worth it! You look amazing! Do you even remember you pre and post op experience? Lol...

Congratulations....you make this pain I'm feeling now all worth it! You look amazing! Do you even remember you pre and post op experience? Lol...

I remember it like just yesterday! I felt like death until almost 8 weeks post op. I thought it was the worst choice I had ever made. And then by 10 weeks post op I had more energy and the weight was just melting off. I was able to start adding more options into my diet... and then I realized that this was the best choice I had ever made. It's hard especially the first few months post op. But so so so worth it!

Awww congrats! You look smashing!

Congratulations! You look amazing. I am July 10 2013. Down 58lbs and 12 lbs from goal. I am glad you have had a good year, it only gets better from here!

Wonderful news. You look great!

Thank you everyone! <3