streeterholly 30 Posted July 27, 2016 (edited) Hi everyone. My name is Holly and I am 8 months post op. I have lost approximately 120 pounds. My start weight on the day of surgery was 344 and my current weight is 224. I have struggled with my weight all of my adult life. After having my children, it's like my weight just kept increasing. I tried EVERYTHING!! I prayed and prayed for God to heal my body from obesity. Before making the decision to have gastric bypass, I thought about it for years, lol. It was, what if this and what if that. When I finally made the decision, there was no turning back (regardless of what anyone said). I can honestly say that it was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. My life has changed dramatically. I've lost friends (which is crazy), but my health has improved, my quality of life has improved, I can run around with my kids, I feel BEAUTIFUL, and my marriage has improved. I haven't been this happy in a very long time. I have a long way to go to get to my goal weight, but I know that I will get there. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Edited July 27, 2016 by streeterholly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cervidae 2,389 Posted July 27, 2016 Congratulations! You look amazing, have a wonderful attitude, and your health being great is just the icing on top of the cake! Happy for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streeterholly 30 Posted July 27, 2016 Thank you so much!!!! I truly appreciate that. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
judy vsg 126 Posted July 27, 2016 Congrats on your weight loss! You are an inspiration! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streeterholly 30 Posted July 27, 2016 That makes me feel good. Thanks Judith. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaDivaDev 129 Posted July 27, 2016 Holly, your story is incredible and inspiring to me! Thank you for taking the time to share it with us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streeterholly 30 Posted July 27, 2016 Thank you so much LaDivaDev! I'm happy to share. Good luck to you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KAAI5 20 Posted July 27, 2016 You look great!! Thank you for sharing, I'm pre op and reading stories to counter the nerves over it all! Yours is the first I read today and it eases some worries about whether this is the best choice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaEMT 35 Posted July 27, 2016 You look amazing. Congratulations. Keep up the good work. Sent from my 831C using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4u2nvyme 96 Posted July 27, 2016 Congrats and you look great. Enjoy your new body. Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdsjjotn 516 Posted July 27, 2016 Looking fabulous!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streeterholly 30 Posted July 27, 2016 Thank y'all so much. As you know this new lifestyle is HARD! But it's so worth it. This site is awesome. I'm glad there is somewhere to come to get encouragement and give some as well. God bless Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfcjones 2 Posted August 5, 2016 Congratulations!!! You look great, keep up the good work. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rachelCA 8 Posted August 5, 2016 You look gorgeous and you are glowing from the inside out! Congratulations on your success so far on this journey. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites