A journey I wouldnt trade

[ready4this 4]

Hello all, You are on the ride of your life. That's a good thing. My top weight was 280 lbs. Being married to a photographer made it impossible to ignore the comfort of my size. I've always been "big boned" and was always comfortable with my size but the more I saw myself in photos, the more I hated how I looked. Although my husband loved me anyway, it wasn't enough for me. So 2011 came and I'm turning 50. That is when I said enough is enough. I wanted a new and improved me. I had my surgery June 9 2011, 3 months before my 50th bday. I didn't have any complications. It was the best decision I've every made. By my birthday, I was 40 lbs lighter. I could see my neck, look down and see my feet without bending over.As the weight started melting, I became more energetic and I starting Water aerobics. I started liking me again. I made it down to 171 lbs. I got a little lax during the holidays and picked up about 12 lbs. I know what my weakness are and learned how to overcome it. So fare I've lost 6 lbs of those and my plan is to maybe get 10 more to reach 161 lbs. I say hang in there. Watch out for the sabotagers and remember, the love of looking and feeling good about yourself, fare out ways the temporary satisfaction of food.< /strong> That's what keeps me going. Keep up the good Work!!

[ewhitt 112]

Sounds great! Congrats to your success, and thanks so much for the support!

[Rox 200]

Congratulations on feeling good about yourself - that's what this surgery is all about - feeling good again

[OldskoolHeart 6]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I am so excited to start this process and I hope that I will have similiar success.

God Bless!!