Today I am 2 months + 1day past my operation. I am down 55 lbs. But this journey is more than just the weight loss. This journey is about rediscovering myself. For the last 9yrs I have hid myself in the roles of being a wife and a mother. The heavier I got, the less I did. I became a bystander to my life. And worse, to my kids life.

This surgery has given me my courage back. My confidence. My sense of a adventure.

The day I had my surgery I started walking and have not stopped. Today I walked my 1st 5k. And I signed up for 2 more this summer. I cannot believe I am a 5k'er.

I went in to this surgery thinking I would lose weight and get healthier. I never considered I would find myself along the way!

Congratulations on all of the above!! 55 pounds and your first 5k! I am one month tomorrow and I'm down 27 pounds. I am motivated and inspired by all of the shared journeys. Keep up the good work!!

Wow! What an accomplishment! Keep up the good work. Any advice you can share? I'm 7 months postop and only down 50.

@crouster Thank you! I find motivation on this app all the time too. Congrats on the 27lbs!!@mom2tess

@mom2tess Thank you! And your 50lbs is amazing! I have been following my protein and water goals. I started walking 3-4 days a week slowly adding more to my route.I also do aerobic exercises every other day. I know aerobics is so 80s, but it seems to be helping me out.

This is my before pic from last summer. The one on the right is from almost a month ago.

7 hours ago, shan0520 said:

Today I am 2 months + 1day past my operation. I am down 55 lbs. But this journey is more than just the weight loss. This journey is about rediscovering myself. For the last 9yrs I have hid myself in the roles of being a wife and a mother. The heavier I got, the less I did. I became a bystander to my life. And worse, to my kids life.

This surgery has given me my courage back. My confidence. My sense of a adventure.

The day I had my surgery I started walking and have not stopped. Today I walked my 1st 5k. And I signed up for 2 more this summer. I cannot believe I am a 5k'er.

I went in to this surgery thinking I would lose weight and get healthier. I never considered I would find myself along the way!

I'm so happy for you! My story is similar to yours. It touched me to hear how you've found yourself. I believe I will too. ? Congrats Hon!!! Many blessings to you!!

1 hour ago, shan0520 said:

@mom2tess Thank you! And your 50lbs is amazing! I have been following my Protein and Water goals. I started walking 3-4 days a week slowly adding more to my route.I also do aerobic exercises every other day. I know aerobics is so 80s, but it seems to be helping me out.

What are your protein and water goals? Do you keep track of carbs?

I'm so happy for you! My story is similar to yours. It touched me to hear how you've found yourself. I believe I will too. [emoji4] Congrats Hon!!! Many blessings to you!!

You will most definitely find yourself. I keep thinking that to go thru such a major life change, we will keep learning and finding ourselves! I wish you the same blessings!

What are your protein and water goals? Do you keep track of carbs?

My protein is 70grams (I usually hit 60-65). My water is 64oz. I do not keep track of my carbs. But I don't have many. I think I'm allowed 20 a day, but i prob get maybe around 10.

You're killing it! So awesome!!

Congrats, I'm soo happy for you [emoji41]

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Thanks for getting back-to me. I think I need to increase my protein and water intake. That is going to be my goal this week. I've been at a style for a couple of weeks. Perhaps this will help

Today I am 2 months + 1day past my operation. I am down 55 lbs. But this journey is more than just the weight loss. This journey is about rediscovering myself. For the last 9yrs I have hid myself in the roles of being a wife and a mother. The heavier I got, the less I did. I became a bystander to my life. And worse, to my kids life.
This surgery has given me my courage back. My confidence. My sense of a adventure.
The day I had my surgery I started walking and have not stopped. Today I walked my 1st 5k. And I signed up for 2 more this summer. I cannot believe I am a 5k'er.
I went in to this surgery thinking I would lose weight and get healthier. I never considered I would find myself along the way!

Congrats! You are doing awesome. Very motivational words. I felt them and can relate. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you everyone!!! It is so rewarding to be on this journey with you all!