I'm sorry for what you've been through. But you are motivated and enthusiastic and have gotten yourself to a good place. Best of luck to you............

Thank you very much. I am still baffled that he would cheat on me, and do me the way that he did. He lost he weight and literally was messing around with any woman he could find. Now he is regretting what he did to me and our family. But I have definitely come to peace with it.

Believe it or not, the divorce was the best thing that ever happened to me. I've definitely come into my own and no longer hide anymore. Since losing this weight my circle of friends has increased and my kids are so much happier. Its crazy to me that I am able to gain support and care from total strangers v. those that are supposed to care for us the most. In either way...I am happy to be in a "better place" with people who understand what it means to struggle.

You go girl! Losing the weight and moving on will be great for you. I'm at 204 from 231. Waiting to get down to 154. I look forward to hearing more from you, an expert.

You go girl! Take care of yourself and love yourself. You have been through so much. Yet, you are coming out on the other end of a painful journey ready to go. My mother told me when I was younger to always save a little bit of myself for me. I was clueless and didn't understand. (We loss my dad when I was 10 and my mom with 5 children felt like her world was lost.) Now, as a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, and teacher, I know what she meant. This lapband journey is all about me. From.....the foods that I eat to taking time out of my day to exercise. Even if this means that I must tell someone else no for something. Take time for yourself. I wish you nothing but the absolute best in life. I know you will do it! Please keep up posted. We will all be cheering for you.

I'm glad to read that you're heading back in the right direction. I was divorced back in May of this year due to a cheating spouse. He wants me back of course....they always do, but I don't think twice about it. We were actually separated two years ago (before my surgery) but the divorce just became finalized. I am happier, my children are happier, and I got a new man who loves them and me! he was there when I had my surgery and has been so supportive. Keep me posted and you will remain in my prayers.

This journey is all about you. The hell with a man who doesn't realize your worth, but you do RIGHT! You have to get on the right track, lose the weight and become healthier and a better you. We are all behind you.

206 is only 7 pounds from onederland, just take it one step at a time, you can do it, 170 will be here in no time.

Ditto to all above, jlg. It sounds like you've come through to the other side and your head is right where it needs to be. Come on here for support any day . .. we'll be here for you. Thanks for sharing your story.

I was very touched reading your story. keep the faith and God bless you as you continue to redefine how you move through this journey. I am so proud of you!!

Your story breaks my heart, but it is also insprining. You are making a change in your life and that is not easy to do. I wish you the best of luck!