Finally, I updated my picture 7 months post-op

Hey Hons , I couldn't wait another minute for my 21 yr old son to help me. I finally figured out how to update my icon. I turned 40 last month . I'm using a picture from my party. Thank God, I feel so much better . I'm 7 months post-op down 75 lbs. I have 55 more to lose to get to my Dr's goal for me. I miss being on here every day. I can't get to the message board at all from work any more. I have to wait until I get home and with 5 kids you know how thst is. I want to encourage the newbies. For me, this journey has been well worth the trip. I know a lot of people who had surgery the same time I did and they have lost more weight than me. But, I don't let that worry me. I try my best to follow my Dr's plan for me and when I get side tracked, I read the profiles of other OH members, who are farther out than me. I have stuck to weighing myself 1 time a month and I know the weight will come off gradually. 5'9" 304/230/175 Nadine O.

Nadine, Thank you so much for sharing your story!! You are truly blessed and I am so happy that you are feeling great. I am sorry your husband is not being supportive. Thank Goodness you had the two members of your family to be there for you. I know how it feels to not have a supportive family. Although, my husband is the only one who is 100% supportive. Our stories are similar. I also have 5 kids and well 2 grand kids too. They are such blessings from God. My kids are 21, 19, 18, 4 1/2 and 22 months I started over again too. I lost my Mom to cancer 3 years ago, My heart goes out to you. You are a very strong woman because losing your Mom and 11 days later your father wow is all I can say. I miss my mother so much she as my best friend and I know if she was here she would tell no sweetie you don't need the surgery either. But it is only of losing me since she was not really educated about the WLS. Anyway I just want to congratulate you on your success you look wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing your story. It has encouraged me to work harder to get it done sooner. Cira

Hi Cira, Children are a blessing. Even on the days they make me want to knock them out And wow, our lives are very similar. I'm glad my story has helped somebody. It took me 2 yrs of going to meetings and talking to people who had the surgey to make a decision to go ahead. Once I realized that most of the people I talked to, who had the surgery, were glad they had done it, I was sold. I wish you a wonderful weight loss journey. Peace and Blessings Nadine O.

Nadie, Ha I know oh so well how much of a blessing they are even when you want to knock them out cold. lol My three oldest has given me some challanges tht I never thought I could overcome. lol But I am thankful for them. Thank you for the good wishes. I pray this happens soon but sometimes I think it will take a lot longer than what i originally thought it would. But I am waiting patiently with all of you wonderful ladies by my side. Blessings Cira

Hi Nadine You are doing great! Hugs, Mo

Thanks a bunch !!! Nadine O.