One year ago....with pics.

macismom
on 5/10/09 6:16 am, edited 5/11/09 3:26 am - Presque Isle, ME

One year ago today I was sitting in a hospital bed recovering from what would be the best thing that ever happened to me ( besides the obvious, Husband & daughter).

One year ago today I was beginning the wildest journey of my life.

One year ago today I had no idea what I was in for.

One year ago today I was a chubby mommy.

May 9, 2008 I made the decision to have Gastric Bypass surgery and it was the best decision of my life!

Today, May 10, 2009, Mother's day I am a different person. I have a whole different outlook on life. I feel in some ways, because of what I've learned, that I'm a better Wife, Mom, Daughter, Sister, friend.

I joined OH looking to have some questions answered and found a whole lot more. I found a community of friends who have supported, prayed, laughed and cried with me. I love you all, and celebrate this new life with you.

But ABOVE ALL, I thank the Lord Jesus for guiding me through the ups and downs. For holding my hand and carrying me through the times I felt overwhelmed.

For those *****ad this and are considering weight loss surgery, weigh it out carefully and if it's right for you, I wish you all the joy that this new life has brought me.

I weighed 134 lbs. today, that is a total weight loss of 113 lbs. from my heaviest.

God Bless

Much Love, Keela

Keela...highest 246/ surgery day 233/ current 155 goal 130

Michelle B.
on 5/10/09 6:19 am - Augusta, ME

RNY on 05/14/08

Keela,
All I have to say is WOW!!!! You look totally amazing!!!!!

Consult weight 235 / Day of Surgery 191 / Current 133 / Goal 125

Amberlee2002
on 5/10/09 7:54 am - Skowhegan, ME

RNY on 07/17/08

you are looking good!!! also i am so glad i got to meet you even thought it was just for a few mins.. Take care

Amber R Befor Surgery 379/Surgery day 369/Current 225

oldmamag
on 5/10/09 8:58 am

Lap Band on 04/21/08

Man Keela, your body is rockin... your skin snapped back wonderfully.

twcamber
on 5/10/09 9:33 am - Rockland, ME

RNY on 03/12/09

WOW....You look amazing. Your skin is incredible. Is that the same suit? You must have had it altered? You go girl!!!!

Weight includes 21 Pounds lost on 2 Week Pre-op Diet

macismom
on 5/10/09 8:41 pm - Presque Isle, ME

RNY on 05/09/08

Thanks, it is the same suit no alterations yet. I would definately have to alter it to be worn in public. I kept it in hopes of an "after" pic.

Keela...highest 246/ surgery day 233/ current 155 goal 130

MelissaM39
on 5/10/09 10:17 am - MI

RNY on 05/13/08

You look fantastic! I love that bathing suit!

debz_58
on 5/10/09 10:38 am - Troy, ME

RNY on 11/04/08

I don't know what else to say except..."WOW" !!
You look great !! **Congratulations** to you...
You should be so very proud of yourself...you truly look amazing !!