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I love dressing up! I get dressed up to go shopping for more clothes.

I'll have him looking like a million bucks!😊😊

Thank you 😊

Thank you 😊

I just looooove shopping for clothes!

Ask and you shall receive 😊

I don't see any men posting pics of their outfits. I was going to but I'll just stay to the side on this one.

I decided to share my story with you all. I'm a sudden cardiac arrest ( also known as sudden cardiac death) survivor. I was at work on October 30th 2015 when I was stricken. I was clinically dead for over 5 minutes. I was revived with the use of an AED (automated external defibrillator). I also suffered from mild cognitive impairment, kidney failure and laryngeal edema (swelling of the larynx) which was so severe an emergency tracheostomy was performed on me. I spent 30 days in the hospital with majority of them in ICU. The total survival rate from sudden cardiac arrest which kills 17 million people every year worldwide is only 1%. I am a walking and talking miracle and thank God everyday for my miracle. I was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ( severe thickening of the lower left ventricle in my heart) which was the cause of my cardiac arrest and had an ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) surgically implanted in my chest to shock my heart back into rhythm if my heartbeat becomes irregular. I have been advised by my cardiologist not to engage any strenuous exercises due to my enlarged heart. I've been obese since my late 20's (I'm 51 now) and decided to have WLS after years of failed diets and exercise, I decided to take control of my health once and for all. I had RNY surgery on April 11th and to this date, I am 93 lbs. down with in just a little under 5 months with 50 lbs. to go until I reach my goal weight and I feel great! I accomplished my current progress without exercise due to my restrictions. Follow your post-op meal plan closely and with time, you will see and feel the weight coming off. I just want let you all know, if your journey is slow and your faith is low, I want you to keep your head up! Just remember this, you did not become obese overnight, it took time and it will take time for the weight to come off. I'm sorry for taking up your time but I just felt compelled to tell you my story since we're all brothers and sisters in this journey.

You're okay, drool away 😉

Thank you! I was called a snack in another WLS group, I have never been told that was drooled over. Lol!

Thanks dude!

Thank you! My guns tend to give me a lot of attention, lol!

Thank you!

Here's another before and after pic. Since reaching goal weight, I absolutely love shopping for clothes. It feels so being able to wear slim fit clothing.

I made my goal weight today! I endured a lot during my journey including a 11 month stall but I finally made it! RNY: 4/11/17 HW:334 SW: 324 CW: 189 GW: 190

I reached my goal weight on Monday! RNY: 4/11/17 HW:334 SW: 324 CW: 188 GW: 190

I hit my goal weight!

Thank you!

Thank you! Yes,I worked really hard and stayed focused throughout the long stall I endured. I'm so thrilled to be in maintenance mode now!

Thank you!

Thank you!

Thank you!

It's been almost 2 years since I posted my story. I thought I'd show you all my progress. I lost a total 144lbs and I feel great!

Today I'm celebrating 53 years of life. I'm 139lbs. down and I exercise regularly. I'm wearing 53 years pretty well. Don't you all agree? Here's my Birthday transformation pic.

Two years out from surgery and also went through an 11 month stall. But here I am 9lbs away from goal weight! HW: 334 SW: 324 CW: 199 GW: 190