I had surgery 6 months ago, and the first 3 months were a little difficult for me. I was nauseous, I couldn't keep food down, it was basically trial and error and to be honest very frustrating.

I am still coping from time to time, rarely but it does happen. Sometimes I try new things, I like to play it safe, but little by little I've been trying new things or eating things I was used to.

Overall I am very happy. I have lost a significant amount of weight, it's coming a long and I couldn't be happier. I have been a big person my whole life, I never knew what it was to be thin, I know that at 202 lb I am not thin, but do I feel beautiful.

This Mother's Day I wore a dress, and I felt like a new person. I have been feeling great. I have energy to clean my home, walk, I rode a bike after about 10 years. I am incredibly happy.

I turn 30 in 8 days, and I am just so excited. I feel like a breathe, I can go out and do things, I want to go out and do things. I, Victoria bought myself a black dress to wear for my 30th. I feel like a different person. I am truly happy, when I first had the surgery I was sad because I would always feel sick, I would question why I did this to myself. I also had to deal with the fact that when I was upset I was able to eat my feelings away.

Today I deal with my emotions, and eating is one of the last things on my mind. I'm so happy!!

We made a huge decision having this surgery, and I hope we all get to where we want to be!!!

Before and After Pic

Congratulations.

Wow, congrats!

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You've inspired me! I don't have a surgery date yet, but it's nice to read success stories and also to be reminded that it might not be nice at first and I might even feel regret. But after reading your story, I feel like it will be worth it! Thanks for sharing

You've inspired me! I don't have a surgery date yet, but it's nice to read success stories and also to be reminded that it might not be nice at first and I might even feel regret. But after reading your story, I feel like it will be worth it! Thanks for sharing

I'm happy I was able to help!! When I was sad about the surgery I joined here and read other people sometimes going thru the same thing. I am happy I was able to help!! If you ever have any questions, please ask!! Good luck to you!!

Congratulations! You are beaming in the photos. I wish I had wls when I was younger. It's a good lesson for those ppl on the fence. Keep up the good work. Thank you sharing....you are an inspiration!!!

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Congratulations...you look great!

Wonderful job! You look great! Very inspiring!

Great job! I just had my surgery almost 2 weeks ago and some of those thoughts are creeping in my mind too as to why did I do this to myself (I am a slow healer) so it's tough right now... But I am just trying to look forward, I know one of these days I will be happy and feel better.

You look great!

I have always asked myself that same question, what does being smaller feel like. I am headed into my doctors office to bring up the fact that I want surgery tomorrow with a new PCP. I'm hoping my doctor is pro-surgery!!!

Wow! You look great!

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You are doing wonderful!

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Amazing!! Great job!!

-Kelly

Holy crap u look sooo good.... Keep up the work

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Congrats! Way to go!!!!!!

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You look amazing!! Thank you for sharing your story. I am three weeks post op and am having trouble with nausea and am almost scared to eat. It's good to hear it won't be forever!!

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