In May 2013, my family I went to Disney World for a vacation. I was about to begin a new job in healthcare and wanted to celebrate my accomplishment. However, I was over 270 pounds and miserable. My joints hurt and I was always in pain. My 67 year old aunt had to push me around Disney World in a wheel chair. I afraid on every ride that I wouldn't fit.

I couldn't wear regular shoes. The skin on my face was awful and I had. I desire to enjoy life. I chose to emerge myself in my career to hide the pain and frustration I was feeling.

When I began new job, learned that weight loss surgery was offered to employees free of charge. I began the process immediately. Six months later, on Dec 19th, I had gastric sleeve. My life changed.

I am down over 100 pounds. I wear an 8/10. I take Salsa lessons with my husband ( who has the same survey exactly one month later). I love life.

Here I am at Disney a year a half later and boy have things changed! I am walking, running, laughing and playing with my kids like never before and I don't even think about whether I can fit into a ride. Most importantly, my 14 year old son keeps telling me he's proud of me.

Below is a picture of me on a ride at Disney in May 2013 and one from today, same ride.

This surgery changed my life. Thanks for your support over this past year. Here's to 2015!

You look SO much better and healthier!

That is absolutely wonderful to hear. I can only imagine how you feel, even though I think I can tell just from reading your post.

We went to Universal Studios in FL two years ago and I only went on three rides I think it was. I know how you felt last year first hand. We are heading to Disney in March I will be 4 1/2 months post op and I cannot wait to go. I told my husband and daughter this time I can choose what rides I want to go on instead of just the ones I fit in.

Congratulations again and enjoy the rest of your trip!!!! WOO HOO!!!

surgery changed my life.

@@ualaw08

very, very happy for you

feeling healthier, happier, enjoying family and friends

what more can one ask for

keep up the good work

kathy

congrats

Love DISNEY!!!! I can't wait to have my surgery and experience all it has to offer being slim and healthy!! Can you tell what is was like eating there?? Was it hard with all the food choices or did you find stuff you could eat that agreed with your sleeve??

You look AMAZING!!!! Great Job! Keep up the great work!!!

Fabulous!

Wow! Congratulations to you and your family.

Woot!

Love DISNEY!!!! I can't wait to have my surgery and experience all it has to offer being slim and healthy!! Can you tell what is was like eating there?? Was it hard with all the food choices or did you find stuff you could eat that agreed with your sleeve??

You look AMAZING!!!! Great Job! Keep up the great work!!!

Hi. Eating wasn't an issue. I'm at a point where my sleeve can tolerate anything. I brought trail mix and Peanut Butter crackers to snack on while there. For lunch they actually had a rotisserie chicken at a restaraunt. So eating was no big deal at all.

Thanks everyone!