Hi my names Katherine. Im a 45 year old women who has been overweight for 22 years.. like everyone tried all diets with no success. Have suffered depression and anxiety as well as being nearly crippled with osteo arthritis in both knees. But despite all this i stayed positive, i have an amazing husband, kids and awesome friends. So what is a bit of extra weight. Right!!! Well i was unhappy on the inside. Yes i was the party one who was always happy. Wrong!!!

Feb 9th 2017 i had double surgery. Gastric sleeve and hernia repair (which was 21 years old and size of a watermelon) i weighed 168kg. Today i weigh 120kg. I still have a long way to go but am finally feeling alive and happy. It hasnt all been easy. I can still gain weight easily but i have a better understanding of how my body works.

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I actually mouthed W-O-W!!! What an AMAZING transformation!!!!

Thankyou. I sometimes still feel like the other me. I needed to hear that. Today was the first time i posted anything about myself. So thankyou again for such kind words [emoji171]

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Wow...I would not know those were the same ppl! Yeah, absolutely amazing! U look great.

How is the arthritis?

HW: 265
SW: 250
CW: 212

Thanks for asking. Well probably more painful in one aspect as i have been off pain relief since feb... but better because i now am moving and doing so much more.

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Wow charlie75 youve done well. Congrats. Do you still struggle sometimes?

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You know what, THANK YOU, for posting these personal pics of yourself.

You look healthier and happier and you provide US with INSPIRATION that always helps when we are questioning our own journies.

Keep on keeping on. You can do this.

WOW!!! You look absolutely FANTASTIC!!!! Congratulations on your weight loss!