Well hello! I'm 1 year and 9 months out. Start weight 228, surgery weight 200, goal weight 135. New journey started in August of 2014. I was determined to make all requirements. I had got off sweet. No juice, no soda. Then I started walking around the block and lost weight. I had no idea how long I've been so big. Until I lost most my weight and saw the pictures, even my husband didn't realized how big I'd gotten until he saw the pics. "He said see love is blind." I have an awesome Husband and he told me how beautiful I was but in reality I wasn't happy with myself.

Before surgery I quit smoking cold turkey. Do you know how hard quiting ciggs are? Thee worst addiction I ever had next to food. But like I said I was determined. So everything went as planned. Post-op was terrible the gas was painful. And I haven't heard of anyone feeling hunger pain. They say u won't have any desire to eat at first well not me. I did!

But now to the point: it's 1 year 9 months out and I made it down to 131 but then I started eating sugar and that was my downfall. So I'm up and down. I'm scared to gain the weight back. And I started smoking again.

I'm grateful for everything that has changed in my life. I need to take hold of that fire and desire to change my life. I have energy. I'm more personable. I just want to have fun. I laugh more but still struggle with my mental state. I love life and I love myself.

Well hello! I'm 1 year and 9 months out. Start weight 228, surgery weight 200, goal weight 135. New journey started in August of 2014. I was determined to make all requirements. I had got off sweet. No juice, no soda. Then I started walking around the block and lost weight. I had no idea how long I've been so big. Until I lost most my weight and saw the pictures, even my husband didn't realized how big I'd gotten until he saw the pics. "He said see love is blind." I have an awesome Husband and he told me how beautiful I was but in reality I wasn't happy with myself.

Before surgery I quit smoking cold turkey. Do you know how hard quiting ciggs are? Thee worst addiction I ever had next to food. But like I said I was determined. So everything went as planned. Post-op was terrible the gas was painful. And I haven't heard of anyone feeling hunger pain. They say u won't have any desire to eat at first well not me. I did!

But now to the point: it's 1 year 9 months out and I made it down to 131 but then I started eating sugar and that was my downfall. So I'm up and down. I'm scared to gain the weight back. And I started smoking again.

I'm grateful for everything that has changed in my life. I need to take hold of that fire and desire to change my life. I have energy. I'm more personable. I just want to have fun. I laugh more but still struggle with my mental state. I love life and I love myself. CAM00745.jpg 20160904_151120.jpg

Awesome job!!!! By the way I LOVE YOUR T-SHIRT!

Great job! I think we all worry about gaining again. I put on some weight 5 years out and am trying to get it off again going back to basics. The best advice I can give you is quit the cigarettes. I'm 64 and quit cold turkey about 10 years ago after smoking since I was 15. I now have COPD. What good is being thin and feeling great if you cant breathe enough to get through a dance or a bicycle ride or any of that? You look great and I would say younger too! Keep the good work going!

Well hello! I'm 1 year and 9 months out. Start weight 228, surgery weight 200, goal weight 135. New journey started in August of 2014. I was determined to make all requirements. I had got off sweet. No juice, no soda. Then I started walking around the block and lost weight. I had no idea how long I've been so big. Until I lost most my weight and saw the pictures, even my husband didn't realized how big I'd gotten until he saw the pics. "He said see love is blind." I have an awesome Husband and he told me how beautiful I was but in reality I wasn't happy with myself.

Before surgery I quit smoking cold turkey. Do you know how hard quiting ciggs are? Thee worst addiction I ever had next to food. But like I said I was determined. So everything went as planned. Post-op was terrible the gas was painful. And I haven't heard of anyone feeling hunger pain. They say u won't have any desire to eat at first well not me. I did!

But now to the point: it's 1 year 9 months out and I made it down to 131 but then I started eating sugar and that was my downfall. So I'm up and down. I'm scared to gain the weight back. And I started smoking again.

I'm grateful for everything that has changed in my life. I need to take hold of that fire and desire to change my life. I have energy. I'm more personable. I just want to have fun. I laugh more but still struggle with my mental state. I love life and I love myself. CAM00745.jpg 20160904_151120.jpg

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You look great! I'm hoping for June '17 sleeve surgery. I have alot more to lose than you did, but i hope I look as good! I'm from the Phila suburbs! (Del.County)

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That's great!!! Always stay positive!! I'm from Philly to and getting sleeved 10/13!

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You look great....yes you do BTW...

I really love love love your top

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Your husband is right. Beautiful before and after.

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