Hi there

I'm new to this board. I had my surgery Feb 14th. I haven't weighed for a week or so but am so curious as to how much I am down. I don't have scales here at home, I have to stop by the hospital so it's not quite as convenient. I know my clothes are getting way too big though. My husband is loving the change in me. He's following me around like a puppy dog in luv...I have to say that is nice. He has always been supportive and loved me for me. I would say I am very blessed to have this man in my life. About a year ago I weighed 440 and the last time I weighed, I was at 350. What a reason to celebrate! I had a reality check when I met my physician and he showed me scans of my arteries. That's when it hit me that I have to make a change or I wasn't going to be around much longer. I lost 50 pounds before I went to surgery and at least 40 since. I feel like a new person even at 350. Life is too short to be worried about what people think. I spent too many years being put down by others as well as myself. I had to do this for me, for my life. It is my continual prayer that everyone learn this one thing and that is to: Love yourself and those around you will see the beauty in you and love you too.

W*e*L*c*O*m*E We almost had surgery the same day...I went on the 13th of Feb. Congrats on your weightloss, you are doing fabulously. Glad you found us. =) Elisa