I KNOW I WISH MY MOTHER WAS HERE, IN PERSON, TO SEE MY SUCCESS. I HAVE BEEN OVER WEIGHT MY ENTIRE LIFE. MY MOTHER NEVER GOT TO SEE THE REAL ME. THO I'M SURE SHE CAN SEE ME FROM HEAVEN, I'D LOVE FOR HER TO BE HERE...

I wish my grandmother could see me.....but I'm sure she knows ????

My sister. She died 18 years ago. She'd be my biggest supporter.

My father who died in 2000. And my best friend who died of cancer in 2006 at the age of 45. You never stop missing them.

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My mom. I lost her when I was 17. I think she would be happy that I finally took control of weight and health.

My mom, dad and my aunt (my mom's sister) she was my 2nd momma.

I lost my mom 5 years ago and my best girlfriend 2 years ago. They were the most supportive people in my life. I would give anything for them to be here to support me and celebrate my success. I know they would have been more proud of me than anyone❤️

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My grandparents.

They were all super people with one clear priority.....the wellbeing of their families. I was truly blessed to have them all attend my wedding and my grandfathers each signed my wedding license as witnesses. I did not know then how big of an event that was going to be.

I miss each of them and try my best to pass along their values to my son....now a teenager. I guess that's one reason I enjoy grilling & cooking for him so much. In doing so, I'm able to pass along foods that they each made vital parts of our family meals.

He didn't know them directly but I try to ensure he knows all about them.

They would be happy that I've had the wls. They would be glad I'd taken steps to prolong my life and Lord willing....perhaps one day become a grandfather, too.

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My mom I lost her when I was 7 I would love for her to be here to cheer me on and meet my hubby

Sweet posts!

Yes, lost my mom in 2008. She hadn't seen me under 300lbs in 22 years...oh how I wish she was here some days!!

My father who died 2 years ago, and my mother-in-law who was one of my biggest supporters in life. She passed away from cancer 5 years ago.

My mom for sure! She passed due to cancer about a year and a half ago. We both struggled with our weight and after she passed i decided that i wanted to live my life to its fullest since she didn't get to.

My grandmother and I were very close and she passed several years ago. Interestingly, when I came home from the hospital I had a dream that we were sipping iced tea on a porch, talking about my surgery. She gave me a big hug (she gave the best hugs) and told me how proud she was of me. I woke up with happy tears for that visit from heaven.

@Madmax68 THAT'S BEAUTIFUL...

I wish my dad could see me. We lived in different states while I was growing up, so all he saw were brief instances of his kid getting larger and larger.

My mom? Well, I wish she could see me so I could say, "Hey, mom. Remember when I was a size 12 and you told me I looked as big as my 300+ pound aunt? Remember when you would buy used clothes from her and expect me to wear them? I'm smaller than you ever were. Go me."

(Not that I've had my surgery, yet, but yeah. I am petty like that. Also, I'd never say that to my mom! She'd have slapped me silly. )