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[shan0520 241]

Today I am 2 months + 1day past my operation. I am down 55 lbs. But this journey is more than just the weight loss. This journey is about rediscovering myself. For the last 9yrs I have hid myself in the roles of being a wife and a mother. The heavier I got, the less I did. I became a bystander to my life. And worse, to my kids life.

This surgery has given me my courage back. My confidence. My sense of a adventure.

The day I had my surgery I started walking and have not stopped. Today I walked my 1st 5k. And I signed up for 2 more this summer. I cannot believe I am a 5k'er.

I went in to this surgery thinking I would lose weight and get healthier. I never considered I would find myself along the way!

[croutster 20]

Congratulations on all of the above!! 55 pounds and your first 5k! I am one month tomorrow and I'm down 27 pounds. I am motivated and inspired by all of the shared journeys. Keep up the good work!!

[mom2tess 28]

Wow! What an accomplishment! Keep up the good work. Any advice you can share? I'm 7 months postop and only down 50.

[shan0520 241]

@crouster Thank you! I find motivation on this app all the time too. Congrats on the 27lbs!!@mom2tess

[shan0520 241]

@mom2tess Thank you! And your 50lbs is amazing! I have been following my Protein and Water goals. I started walking 3-4 days a week slowly adding more to my route.I also do aerobic exercises every other day. I know aerobics is so 80s, but it seems to be helping me out.

[shan0520 241]

This is my before pic from last summer. The one on the right is from almost a month ago.

[Newme17 3,444]

7 hours ago, shan0520 said:

Today I am 2 months + 1day past my operation. I am down 55 lbs. But this journey is more than just the weight loss. This journey is about rediscovering myself. For the last 9yrs I have hid myself in the roles of being a wife and a mother. The heavier I got, the less I did. I became a bystander to my life. And worse, to my kids life.

This surgery has given me my courage back. My confidence. My sense of a adventure.

The day I had my surgery I started walking and have not stopped. Today I walked my 1st 5k. And I signed up for 2 more this summer. I cannot believe I am a 5k'er.

I went in to this surgery thinking I would lose weight and get healthier. I never considered I would find myself along the way!

I'm so happy for you! My story is similar to yours. It touched me to hear how you've found yourself. I believe I will too. 😊 Congrats Hon!!! Many blessings to you!!

[mom2tess 28]

1 hour ago, shan0520 said:

@mom2tess Thank you! And your 50lbs is amazing! I have been following my Protein and Water goals. I started walking 3-4 days a week slowly adding more to my route.I also do aerobic exercises every other day. I know aerobics is so 80s, but it seems to be helping me out.

What are your Protein and Water goals? Do you keep track of carbs?

[shan0520 241]

I'm so happy for you! My story is similar to yours. It touched me to hear how you've found yourself. I believe I will too. [emoji4] Congrats Hon!!! Many blessings to you!!

You will most definitely find yourself. I keep thinking that to go thru such a major life change, we will keep learning and finding ourselves! I wish you the same blessings!

[shan0520 241]

What are your Protein and Water goals? Do you keep track of carbs?

My protein is 70grams (I usually hit 60-65). My water is 64oz. I do not keep track of my carbs. But I don't have many. I think I'm allowed 20 a day, but i prob get maybe around 10.

[Berry78 4,261]

You're killing it! So awesome!!

[Dametris 110]

Congrats, I'm soo happy for you [emoji41]

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[mom2tess 28]

Thanks for getting back-to me. I think I need to increase my Protein and Water intake. That is going to be my goal this week. I've been at a style for a couple of weeks. Perhaps this will help

[itstime4me123 139]

Today I am 2 months + 1day past my operation. I am down 55 lbs. But this journey is more than just the weight loss. This journey is about rediscovering myself. For the last 9yrs I have hid myself in the roles of being a wife and a mother. The heavier I got, the less I did. I became a bystander to my life. And worse, to my kids life.
This surgery has given me my courage back. My confidence. My sense of a adventure.
The day I had my surgery I started walking and have not stopped. Today I walked my 1st 5k. And I signed up for 2 more this summer. I cannot believe I am a 5k'er.
I went in to this surgery thinking I would lose weight and get healthier. I never considered I would find myself along the way!

Congrats! You are doing awesome. Very motivational words. I felt them and can relate. Thank you for sharing.

[shan0520 241]

Thank you everyone!!! It is so rewarding to be on this journey with you all!