The last 8 months...

Well, today is my 8 month anniversary. 8 months ago, I had what I now describe as a life-saving procedure. I feel like I got my life back. I don't suffer from high blood pressure anymore, I'm not out of breath after climbing onw flight of stairs anymore, I'm not embarressed to eat in a restaurant anymore. I have recovered my self-confidence. I'm teaching positive lessons to my 3 year old daughter so hopefully she won't have to fight the same battles I did. I was 255 pounds when I got on the operating table; I wore a size 20 pants and a 22/24 top and was a 44G bra. I am now 159 pounds, I wear a size 10 or a medium pants, a medium or large top and a 38DD bra. I'm 4 pounds away from being a member of the Century Club and 9 pounds from goal. I'm still the same person I was before surgery, but I sure do feel different. Thanks to all of you for sharing your stories, they have helped inspire me to keep going when I wanted to give up. I love being a LOSER!! L*

Laura, I am so glad to here you are teaching your daughter. I was an obese child and know the problems children face. My grandaughter is 7 and can read a food label better then most adults I know. I do feel we teach our children how and what to eat. My heart really goes out to obese children. I only wish I could do more for them. Congradulations on your weight loss. I have lost 111 lbs so far and am going to have hernia repair and a tummy tuck in May. I can't wait and want to lose all I can before then. I would love to lose another 50 lbs at least. See you lighter. Joanne

Way to go!! I have lost 85 lbs, gone from a size 28 to a size 16, 54 D to a 42D Have a new respect for myself. and agree with you 100% on teaching the youngsters better food choices!! I feel SO bad for the way I raised my boys.. every celebration revolved around food rather than their achievement. So naturally they have issues themselves.. Weigh****chers helped one and the Navy helped the other.. NOW they are teaching their kids better choices... Darn thing is the triplets HAVE to have a lot of FAT in their diet to gain weight properly... thank God they dont need sugar. Linda