I have not been here in quite a while the name changed and I had a hard time finding it but I DID!

My start wt 448

Surgery wt 419

1 st year anniversary wt 279

Current wt 242

226lbs gone fitting in 1x on top 2x on the bottom (from7-8xl)

My goals pre op were to be able to chase my grandson- check

Walk up stairs without holding the rail- half a check can do a few up and check for down unless I am really tired.

Be able to walk a mile- check! Did it easily when I had to get my car out of the shop. Surprised me that I was able to do it( glad my neighbors weren't home to give me a ride)

Go on a mission trip to Africa - not yet but I think I am going to go google that right now! Maybe this summer.

I am working full time nights, able to wear skinny jeans comfortably, buy stuff at a thrift store easily, and swim for over an hour and then do physical therapy in the alpine pool for another ten min. I have a tiny waist and can feel the bones in my shoulders and hips. In fact when I sit on the potty it hurts a bit cuz my poor butt has lost a lot of it insulation.

I tolerate most food but small portions are key. Half a sandwich, 1/4 -1/2 of a restaurant portion entree, and stay away from loads of sugars (under 9 grams at any one time) which means I don't deny myself a special treat but I only have a tiny piece or one small candy. The holidays meant a load of cooking but for me at least not a load of eating. Side benefit saving money on food big time.

All in all this journey has been what I had envisioned and I see my end goals coming up fast.

Under 200 lbs and being ABLE!