I had my gastric bypass surgery on July 22nd. I decided to have the surgery due to multiple medical reasons and of course wanting to loose the weight. I got pregnant when I was 18 and have been overweight since. I am now 33 and have 2 wonderful kids. I am married to the most wonderful man in the world and he is the most awesome step father to my kids. They all encouraged me and supported me throughout this process. At 5 months out from surgery I have gone from 280 lbs at my heaviest to 186.2 as of this morning!! I feel like a new person. Just like most everyone I have had some ups and downs but I would make the same decision to have this done if I had to do it all over again. I am so excited to continue on this new journey in my life!!

You are an inspiration for me...you were about my starting weight...you look awesome!!!! I didn't realize slim fast has a high protein option...

@@mwilson1981 I have only found chocalate premixed slim fast 20 grams protien. Is there other flavors?j

Awesome!!! You look great! Thank you for sharing.

The slim fast is great but they only have chocolate for now. I haven't found any other flavors

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You look great. Keep followings hen uses to ensure optimum health

I had my surgery 26 years ago. I've gained a lot back. It's my own fault. I live in an area where I did not have any follow up after my surgery. I lost ove100 pounds. After years I slowly forgot I even had the surgery. Since joining this forum I've relearned how to eat properly. Not to drink after eating. And to foloow the guideline it makes a Hugh difference. My weight is once again going back down. Using the tolls given iam successful again

I had my surgery 26 years ago. I've gained a lot back. It's my own fault. I live in an area where I did not have any follow up after my surgery. I lost ove100 pounds. After years I slowly forgot I even had the surgery. Since joining this forum I've relearned how to eat properly. Not to drink after eating. And to foloow the guideline it makes a Hugh difference. My weight is once again going back down. Using the tools we are reminded of here I am back on track

Edited April 2, 201511 yr by odette mclean

Update: As of this morning I have officially met my own personal goal of 150 pounds!! I am almost 11 months post op. I am surprised that I have lost the weight so quickly. My family and I have a vacation planned to go to Cedar Point in the near future as a kinda reward for sticking with this. I love roller coasters!! I have attached a couple pics. The 1st is from my bridal shower in 2012 and the 2nd and 3rd are from this morning. Even though sometimes I still see a big person in the mirror I am so happy that I did this and I feel so much better.

You look awesome!

Thanks!!

@@mwilson1981 you look beautiful wow! What a inspiration! ! If you don't mind can you share your starting weight?

My highest weight that I have on record is 280 pounds and that was around November of 2013 right when I started my 6 months of classes before surgery. That is 130 pounds lost total so far. Thank you for the post. It always helps to hear positive comments hope your journey goes well!

Wow! If I'm half as successful as you I will count myself lucky!

Good luck to you!! It is a long journey but well worth it in the long run!