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!!
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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
