Hey everyone! I have had a weight issue my entire life. I've tried so many diets and nothing worked for an extended period of time. My health was deteriorating and I needed to do something serious.

My RNY surgery was October, 2013 and it's the best thing I could have done for myself! I topped the scale at 409 pounds and I'm only 4'11". I had diabetes that was out of control, walked with a cane, had already had one knee surgery, and had a pinched nerve in my back and needed to take 800 mg of Motrin every night to even sleep. I also had reflux, which my surgeon fixed during surgery. It was caused by a hiatel (sp?) hernia. I had no life. I sat in the chair after work and needed help from my chocolate lab every time I needed to get up. I'd wrap my arms around her neck and she'd back up and help mama up. I was 45 and wasn't living.

At my 2 week appointment after surgery, I was down 30 pounds. I've had an incredible support team between my husband, my family and my co-workers. It's been an incredible journey. I can do so many things now and am so grateful to my surgeon. I'm still losing now, but very slowly. My goal is 140 pounds. Almost there! Im down a total today of 261 pounds. ????.

I do not eat bread of any kind, no Pasta, potatoes, fried food, sugar or soda. I eat fruit, veggies, Protein and will treat myself with sugar free candies when I want something sweet. I'm very strict with myself. My dad used to tell me, "Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels!" I lost my dad in January but I know he's cheering me on.

I'm now off all my diabetes medication, all my reflux medicine and just on a Water pill and thyroid pill (plus all the daily vitamins). That's ok! I'll do vitamins!

I hope I can help someone. Thanks for reading. ????

A current picture is below. It was taken at 150 and I'm now at 148. ????

You are truly an inspiration.

All I can say is FANTASTIC

Thank you so much. ❤️

Wow that is Awsome I cant wait to see my end result ..Hw 363 Sw 340 Cw 319 surgery was 8/4/15

You're doing great! I know the joy you feel! ????

This makes me really happy to see! You go with your bad self!

Absolutely amazing!!!!

Thanks so much everyone. ❤️❤️❤️

I love how your lab is a trusty companion in both pics!

Thank you for sharing, you are truly amazing!

Congratulations! This is so awesome,

You go girl!

Congratulations! And GO GREEN! ????

Awww give your lab a hug from me!!! Dogs are truly the best friends. What an awesome story and congratulations on your success! You look fantastic!!!

Amazing!

This is so great to see!!! You look marvelous!!!! My Hugh weight was 410. Surgery day 9/2 was 367 and today 349!!! It's coming off and im happy!!!

If u don't mind me asking, what do u do for exercise?

I'm saving this pic to my phone to motivate me!!! You go girl!!! ????