My story

[Wanda58 67]

Hi my name is Wanda. I have struggled with my weight for 30 years. In January 2016 I had gastric bypass surgery. I weighed 231 and I am 5 5. I now weigh 138. Met my goal of 140 in 9.5 months. I feel so much better about myself. I wore a size 22 in elastic waist jeans, I now wear a size 8 skinny jeans and they ZIP.   

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[shedo82773 1,236]

Hi Wanda

I'm Sherrie and I had struggled with my weight for almost my whole adult life!! On July 2, 2013 I had my RNY. I lost down below my goal in 6 months. Here are my stats: HW 249 (this time I was 285#'s but managed to lose to 249) SW 232 LW 117 CW 125#s. I am 5.4. I also can wear a size 8 skinny jeans and I can zip em too. COOL BEANS!!! This WLS was one of the very best things I have ever done for myself. I feel so much better. I was on 12 different medications. I was on Insulin 2 times a day plus Oral medication for my Diabetes. I am now off all of that. I am now on 4 meds, 3 of them are for my blood pressure and now I take less than 1/2 of them. Plus my Vitamins. Life is great!! I am able to walk 4 miles at a time and go 4 to 5 days a week. Pretty good for a 60yo woman. You have done awesome on your journey also. Keep in touch, this is a great place to come and get information and just have like minded people to talk too.

[TommieT 30]

Wow @@wanda58 you look great! Very encouraging!

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[ppressey24 254]

Such a inspiration the both of you. Im 8wks post op. I cant wait to get back down to my regular weight. I didnt struggle with my weight ever until 3yrs ago. I broke my back, arthritis set in amd everything they gave me had steriods in it. Blew me up so bad you wouldve thought i went on a yr eating binge. I was so depressed because i went from being this flight attendant for 18yrs weigjing 145lbs since my 20's to weighting almost 300lbs in my early 50's. I found out that i have MS, and lost my husband to someone that looks like she weigh 5lbs. But i said good luck with that mess. That was 250lbs i lost easily and gladly....lol. since surgery in down a total of 70lbs and went from a 3x to xl. Im just having alot of problems keeping things down still. Been back to er 2x for fluids. But getting better. I look to you guys for encouragement. My family is very supportive but i need to talk to ppl that know what im going through. Thanks again for sharing your story

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[chickee 35]

These are the stories I live to read! Great job leagues!

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[chickee 35]

Umm great job ladies! Lol

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[j16 166]

Congrats!!!

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[JHDR 36]

So encouraging...waiting for December 27. Thanks to you, each one for sharing your profound success!

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[Wanda58 67]

Way to go everyone. We got this.

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[shedo82773 1,236]

ppressey24

I hope this day is better for you!! Give yourself time to heal and get your groove on!! It takes time!! You will be amazed you will all of the sudden feel like you CAN do this!! Take care and come here to be with LIKE MINDED PEEPS. I look forward to following your journey!!

[GBLady41 393]

This is very encouraging! I'm having bypass surgery on December 12th. Reading this just makes me more excited!

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[sandiej 2]

You are all so inspiring! I am 1 week before I start my liquid pre-op diet and 3 weeks from my surgery. I'm excited and nervous. You all give me hope! God bless

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[marieac2 85]

Wanda, you look so happy mentally & physically!! Your an inspiration!! I have my surgery Mon, 28. I am so excited to begin this journey.

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[Joules007 26]

Amazing! Such an inspiration from someone who had the bypass 1 week today!!! ????

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[Wanda58 67]

I am 1 year out today. 96 pounds gone. Weighing in at 135 my goal was 140. I love the new me.  

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