My weight gain journey began in May, 2013. I was exposed to black mold a few months prior in our master bathroom of a house we had just purchased. Unaware of it of course. May 2013, I had to have half of my right lung removed. After the lung removal I was forced to take nine months of oral steroids. During this nine months I gained another person in weight.

September 2014, I was well enough to finally have the sleeve done. I tried to lose the weight on my own but anyone who has been on steroids for that length of time knows it is nearly impossible. I have since lost that extra person I gained. And couldn't be happier. The first picture was taken by my surgeon the week before surgery. The second picture was taken last week.

My starting weight at surgery time was 222. My current weight is 125, as of this morning. I am 5'4 1/2.

Edited June 24, 201610 yr by kimmyco

@@kimmyco - I really don't say this that often, but dang girl you are hot. Just saying. Very excellent job and thanks for sharing.

Congrats!!! You look great!!

Hot mama!!! Congrats on a job well done!

You have done so well! Congratulations, loser!

You look fabulous! Congrats!!

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You are fabulous!! Very inspiring! Congratulations!

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