I had my surgery on June 15, 2015, before surgery I weighed in at 265, I would tell myself it was all good until I had a grand child and I was raising him because my daughter was 17. I started not to be able to keep up with him and it was hard to get off the floor. That is when I decided it was time to do something. So I went to seminar and first doctors appt was in January of 2015, the six month waiting period was very fast and smooth, got a call after my classes were finished saying insurance approved my surgery and was scheduled for surgery less than two weeks later. Surgery went well, after surgery I found out I was allergic to morphine and got sick from the time I woke up from surgery until the next day. Then after that recovery went well. I lost more weight at my one year check up than my doctor thought I would loss, he said that I was in the overweight category and didn't need to see me except for blood work once a year and just to keep the weight off.

Well the last few months has been crazy with my daughter signing over rights to us for our grandchild and all of the sudden the dad, after two and half years, came to court and wanted to see grandson. I say all this because I have been stressed and it is the holidays and I have not been watching what I have been eating and started only working out twice a week. My husband had the sleeve surgery in October, so I was taking care of him, talking to attorney about grandson and running my daycare and taking care of grandson.

While my weight pretty much stayed between 160-165, this month while waiting for grandson's court date, I was not eating a lot. I have actually lost another 5 pounds and am still losing. I have hit my long term goal which is to be in the 150's. I am so excited and I now have a winter wardrobe to fit and look nice in!!! I am happier, healthier, and finally am not letting people walk all over me because I have some of my confidence back also!!!

2016 was not such a good year for our family but we are going to rock 2017. Hopefully this next year my hubby will reach his goal, we will be the best grandparents we can be to our little man and God will bless us with many adventures and memories with family!!!!

I am also going horse back riding now that hubby is under the weight limit to go!!!! Here is a before and this month picture-I am still on my journey!!!

You look great! Keep the confidence and spirit going! Helps the rest of us entering our journey!

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I needed to read this today. I am almost 3 months out, 10/10/16 and not losing well at all. I have only lost a total of 32 lbs, which includes the preop diet period.

I have picked up the activity level and stick fairly strictly to the diet plan. Your message is encouraging.

Keep up the good work, you look fabulous. And thank

s for blessing me today

Thank you for sharing your story.

You look fabulous! Way to go!

I hope things with your little man work out well for all involved. I'm glad you are doing so well on your post op. Please remember though, you need to take care of you because no one can do it for you. Thanks for sharing your story.

You look awesome!

Congrats on your weight and your sweet little one. I have been there. not the grand baby.. my sons are too young 28 and twins 15 they keep me on my toes. I ride horses too.. I am excited to know how long till I can get back in the saddle after surgery though.. I will ask my doc. I have a tenn walker.. no posting we glide.. lol love it. my start weight was 268 and I am hoping for max goal at 125.. whoo hoo.. Cant wait.. I am sure my walker can't either.. Tell hubby it is just a step every day is fab and will be good. Keep your chin up and you look totally fab sugar. You encourage me like you will never know. my surgery date is the 4th in medicare dont mess it up.. they said jump I said how high..right? lol It is scheduled any way.. on my liquid diet .. only 5 days to go hope like all get out they dont screw me again.

God bless I will pray for you & your family.

ToniHa

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First of all, you look amazing! Like literally 25 years younger than in your before pic. You should be so proud! I admire your persistence and will to stay healthy and put your heath first even through personal struggles. Thanks for your story and your inspiration!

And how wonderful that now the new healthy you can enjoY and keep up with that precious grandson!