It has been a VERY LONG time since i posted!!

I had gastric sleeve on Dec 9th 2013. I have lost 115 pounds and still steadily losing. I have about 40 more to go. I did have a stall there for about 6 months but I am back at losing a little at a time.

Lets see what has changed......Lets do the positive first:

My lupus is basically in "remission" if you will. i have had minimal flares since surgery. I am not with out pain and run down but no where near what I was.

I have completed over 10 5K races, 5 10K's and one half marathon! i am training for my first full Oct of 2016.

I have been kayaking, fit in an airplane seat, and all those great little things that come with weight loss. Like being able to use a regular bathroom stall instead of the handicap stall because they are bigger!

I became an EMT-A and now a paramedic and just starting working towards my RN. I would have NEVER been able to do what I do on the ambulance pre-surgery!

i now live in Indiana (Indy) and LOVE it!!!

The bad????

I did so well at surgery that my husband had surgery as well 6 months after me. The bad part about that? He left me for a 23 yr old (he is 43) at about his 1 yr anniversary. We were married 19 yrs and he bailed. Left me high and dry. i am now a single mom to an amazing 15 yr old daughter.

But he needs an A-hole who bails on his family right??

I do have a new man. Only been dating a few months but he is really nice and I really like him. Will it go anywhere? Who knows! But if there is one thing this surgery taught me- I AM STRONG AND I WILL SURVIVE

I have added some pics. 2 pre surgery. Taken July 2013 (the one with my now ex)and Dec 2013. And some very recent ones. Dec 2015 (with my daughter. She is 5'10" and I'm only 5'4") and Jan 2016

Congratulations!

These all sound like positives if you ask me. I know your husband leaving has got to have been painful and difficult, but it is his loss.

You go girl!

LOL! Seriously, that all sounds magnificent.

I would count two timing hubby as an extra bonus weight loss that you never have to worry about regaining again!

Congrats on all your successes! It's always great to hear from people who are further out and still enjoying their new lives! You look great!

Ugh, sorry to hear about what happened with your husband, but it sounds like you really are better off in every way. Congrats on your loss so far and good luck with your continued loss and your training for your full marathon!

Congratulations on all of your successes!!! You look fabulous!! It's evident from all your new found activities like you're enjoying your new life. Awesome!!!

What can I add that all our other BP friends haven't already said I agree with them all.

Yes, considering the circumstances, even the change in your marital status is a NSV. His loss.

I'll look forward to future updates and your race results in October. Keep on keeping on!!

You look fabulous!!! Woo hoo!!

Congrats on all of your successes.

My surgery was 1 day after yours - 12/10/2013. Amazing how quickly time passes. Enjoy the ride ...

Your story reminds me of something funny. Not long after I divorced a cheatin' no 'count lyin' son of a gun, I was at the doctor's office for some bloodwork in the lab.

As she was preparing to put the needle in my arm, she said "You are going to feel a little prick." To which I said, "My ex-husband was a little prick".

Well, you really have the best opportunity to discover who you are apart from his influence and to re-invent yourself. Congratulations on finding the new you.

sounds like you are on the right track and doing great! i too took some time away and did not post for quite a while. i am glad i am getting refocused and working hard to get back. i slid backward and gained 5 lbs which is all sitting on my gut and looks terrible!

i will be two yrs out in June...

Congratulations on your success! ????

Sorry about your husband but it sounds like you are better off.

Yes, you are definitely strong and you will survive… Seems like you're proving that every day. Wishing you continued success!

Thanks for posting, it helps those of us who aren't as far along to stay motivated.

I gotta add, the fact that you haven't given up in your effort to reach goal is impressive. You're my Shero. I'm not at goal either and I was starting to feel a little defeated, you have restored my hope!

Thank you

wow, 2 years out? You've lost a lot of weight, and you look great. encouraging......