jacquelinelewis

My surgery was 14 months ago. It has had its ups and downs but l was exactly like you---I had reached the point where I realized nothing was going to work but the surgery. It is a long journey. My husband thought it might not have worked because it takes a while for the results to start showing. Then it looks like the weight just melts off. 14 months out I have reached my weight goal. For the first time in my adult life I have a healthy BMI. I went from a size 24 - 28 to a size 6-8. My surgeon says I am the poster child for weight loss surgery. As soon as I could I started swimming laps. At first just a few, now I swim every day at least 25 laps. My biggest issues were staying hydrated and getting enough fluids. Thank goodness my surgeon wanted me off protein shakes as soon as possible and wanted me to get protein from food. Life is so much better. And the clothes! I am so amazed I can wear skinny jeans and shop any where. I waited until I lost 80 pounds to buy anything. Lane Bryant and Catherine's keep sending me coupons saying they miss me and want me back --- but they are never going to see me again????. Wishing you the best of luck and so much success on your journey!

Wow what an accomplishment! Your story so mirrors mine! Same start weight - 264 and my license says I weigh 158. 14 months out I now weigh 20 pounds less than my license says???? I would go get a new license but it renews in April so I guess I will wait. The other day a clerk checked my ID and said there is no way this is you--you don't even look like the same person. And isn't it a wonderful feeling when people call you tiny? It kind of makes up for those humiliations I felt over the years - the worst one was being put off a ride at a theme park for not being to buckle the safety harness in front of my children. I know how great you feel, congratulations! I thought I was the only one that fibbed to the DMV. So nice to know I am not alone!