Before and After pic 7 months out

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Dear sleeve family!

I am so full of joy and happiness, and wanted to share. Just 7 months ago I could barely walk up the stairs of my own home, and now 7 months later I'm hiking the Grand Canyon...DID I JUST SAY THE GRAND CANYON???? LOL. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined a year ago I would be able to do this with MY torn up knees...GOD IS GOOD!!!!

Here is a picture of me the day after surgery (I was having what in the world did I do moment as you can tell from my expression) at 204.8, and the other picture was taken just this past Tuesday during my hike at the Grand Canyon at 155.

I'm SOOOO happy thanks for listening!!! And as always thanks for your support and love!!! YAHOOOOOOOO!

[MRSKOUBiK 27]

AMAZING!

Looking GREAT!

[Dansha 16]

WOO HOO. Girl.... you are looking HAPPY and HEALTHY. YES GOD is GOOD.

Deb

[Was a humpty dumpty 35]

Oh my god, I forgot you where that big.. you must fly up those stairs now.

[cwalker 12]

Dear sleeve family!

I am so full of joy and happiness, and wanted to share. Just 7 months ago I could barely walk up the stairs of my own home, and now 7 months later I'm hiking the Grand Canyon...DID I JUST SAY THE GRAND CANYON???? LOL. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined a year ago I would be able to do this with MY torn up knees...GOD IS GOOD!!!!

Here is a picture of me the day after surgery (I was having what in the world did I do moment as you can tell from my expression) at 204.8, and the other picture was taken just this past Tuesday during my hike at the Grand Canyon at 155.

I'm SOOOO happy thanks for listening!!! And as always thanks for your support and love!!! YAHOOOOOOOO!

Yay!!! You are doing great and enjoying life, how inspiring to us!

[donbie 1]

Congrats! You look wonderful! I have the same problem with the bad knees (and feet), just curious how much pain relief has the weight loss provided? I'm hoping for tons of relief, but have been told by others not to expect too much...sigh. You're an inspiration to me and my chubby knees! =)

Dear sleeve family!

I am so full of joy and happiness, and wanted to share. Just 7 months ago I could barely walk up the stairs of my own home, and now 7 months later I'm hiking the Grand Canyon...DID I JUST SAY THE GRAND CANYON???? LOL. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined a year ago I would be able to do this with MY torn up knees...GOD IS GOOD!!!!

Here is a picture of me the day after surgery (I was having what in the world did I do moment as you can tell from my expression) at 204.8, and the other picture was taken just this past Tuesday during my hike at the Grand Canyon at 155.

I'm SOOOO happy thanks for listening!!! And as always thanks for your support and love!!! YAHOOOOOOOO!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Congrats! You look wonderful! I have the same problem with the bad knees (and feet), just curious how much pain relief has the weight loss provided? I'm hoping for tons of relief, but have been told by others not to expect too much...sigh. You're an inspiration to me and my chubby knees! =)

My orthopedic surgeon was the one that put my referral in for me and told me weight loss would help. I was skeptical, because I really didn't start feeling relief until I reached around 165 lbs.

The weight loss obviously does not fix any of the permanent damage but after 2 knee surgeries (my left knee is partly bone on bone) all I can say is that the weight loss has helped me tremendously as fair as knee pain and movement goes. I see my orthopedic surgeon at the end of April and I'm going to take him a card and gift.

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Oh my god, I forgot you where that big.. you must fly up those stairs now.

Girrrl and remember I was at 234 at one time, so I thought I was lookin pretty good at 204.8...serioulsy LOL!

[chilo1 62]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mystee 2]

WOW, you look amazing, how inspiring!

[KathyM 14]

You look awesome!!!!!!! I am so happy for you!!!!

[Disney 20]

ONE HOT MAMA!!

You look so great! Just like a movie star. You have done well, and I wish you continued success.

[My Big Day 3/15/2011 4]

Way to go...I have a lot to learn from you. How much exercise do you do weekly? Have you stuck to a low carb diet this whole time? Great job on your success!

[KellyL 173]

Congrats, you look great and very happy!

[Paul11011 372]

Very cool! Congratulations.