Hi my name is lacey and I'm 27 years old. I am a wife and mom of 4. I have two sons 10 and 4, and two daughters 8 and 5. Prior to getting pregnant at the age 16 I was around 5ft 7 and 150 lbs. It seemed like the weight just came out of the middle of nowhere as one day u couldn't tell I was pregnant to the next I popped. I gained 80lbs my pregnancy at the end I also had preeclampsia. After I had my son the weight never seemed to come off. I since then have had 3 more kids back to back. My weight has always went up. Around 6mths ago I quit drinking Dr pepper which was my addiction and thought for sure I would have to lose some weight. That never happened.I have been considering weightloss surgery for along time but recently within last few months I have completed everything. I am so looking forward to going outside to play with my kids without running out of breath. I used to be so active and play sports myself and can't wait to do it again with my son. He asks me all the time mom do u wanna go play and I really do want to but I physically cant. It makes me feel so bad. I would like to have my self confidence back like I used to. Hard yo believe my teenage years I was selected for modeling but wouldn't believe it now. I don't expect to be likeffective I was when I was 16 but I do want to be healthy and make my hubby and kids proud of me. I should have a surgery date by friday for around 1st to middle of july. I'm so anxious and excited for the start of my new life.

1st picture before my pregnancy and weight gain

2nd and 3rd picture today weighing 286

I have so much more energy now at 4 months post-op. You will definitely enjoy sports/playing with your children again soon. Good luck on your upcoming surgery and a speedy, uncomplicated recovery.

We actually have a similar story.. Well no it's exactly the same Lolz minus the preeclampsia. I got pregnant at 17 had my first at 18 and my second at 24. I too am 5'7 and was 150 at the start of my weight gain. I hope you get your date soon! Good luck mama and cheers to us running amuck with the kiddos ☺️☺️

Yeah I don't know what it is but it seems most my weight is in my hips, butt, and tummy. Smaller amount in my thighs and in my arms. My sister looked at me the other day and said u have a big butt and hips. It didn't insult me but I have noticed that myself my weight seemed to accumulate their. I am hoping to go from a size.24-26 to at least a 10-12!!!

I am almost 3 months out. Have lost over 35 lbs. Best thing I ever did for myself. Wish I had done along time ago.

I ran 7 miles this morning and was actually looking forward to it!! The first month and preop diet are tough but after that you get into a rhythm with the diet and exercise and I couldn't be happier with my decision almost 8 months ago.

~LA