Wow moments and update

I know it has been a while since I posted, but I thought I would take a moment to do so. I need to update my profile as well. It has been a little over a year since my surgery, and I can't believe how it has changed my life! I feel GREAT! I have lost 160 pounds (pre and post-op). So, I weighed this morning, and I weigh 189! I was 350+ when I started this journey and over 300 most of my adult life. Even as a child I was overweight...160 at 8 years old (something like that). Anyway, this is new to me. I love clothes shopping. I went to the fair with our 4 year old and rode rides I haven't rode in years. It was so much fun! We went to the beach...I wore a swimsuit with no cover-up, shorts or t-shirt. I know I'm flabby, but I don't care. Speaking of, my son had on some spiderman PJs that have webs under the arms. He lifted up his arms, and said, "look mommy, it looks like I've lost weight". How cute is that? He likes to play with my arms. He pushes up the flab and said, "look, I made your arms look like when you couldn't run too much". We have so much fun...running and playing. I even jump roped 30 times this weekend! That was amazing. I didn't think I would be able to do it, but I just kept going! Anyway, I'm having a ball! I'm enjoying getting to know all the Southside folks...please remember the support group meetings are the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm at Henry Medical Center in Stockbridge. We would LOVE to see you there. Well, everyone take care of yourselves and stay beautiful!