As a 20 year old trying to figure myself out, I have to say gastric bypass was the best decision I ever made for MYSELF. For the first time I decided to help me, & boy has this decision turned my life in a completely different direction. I am stronger as an individual because of the hardships I endured after this surgery. I have gotten to know myself in so many ways now that I cannot hide behind mountains of food. Doing this took such courage, & having no support was the hardest part. To this day I still get criticized but guess what? I DONT CARE! & I've never actually meant it when I say that, but this time I do. The confidence I have can't be shut down. I feel so happy, i feel so FREE!

DOS 1-14-2014 : 280lbs

6 months out - 110 lbs down

Currently 170 & feeling Good

WOW! What an incredible change -- in more ways than just the weight! Sounds like you're learning to value yourself. It's a good thing!

You look amazing! Thanks for sharing your story! It definitely helps people like me who still have surgery ahead of us!

Good for you! You look great.

That sounds good! Wish I would have done this earlier. But I am 30 now and we still have our life ahead of us! :-)

Thanks for sharing. I'm currently 290 and having surgery in November. Hopefully my results are as fantastic as yours! Wtg

Good for you!!!

You look stunning! I can't wait to start my journey!!

You are beautiful and I am glad you made this choice for yourself. Life is too short to be miserable!

Wow, lady, you look amazing! From the sounds of it you feel amazing, too!! What an inspiration you are. Thank you for that wonderful post and those amazing pictures. I am starting round 2 of my journey (revision) a lot later in life than you did and I am excited to FINALLY be able to have the chance to have the life I have always wanted. Please be sure to keep us all updated. I would love to learn from you!

You look freaking awesome! Congratulations!