x-post 15 months out

Life's been so good. I feel so much better now that I've lost so much weight. I'm down over 200 pounds since I started everything. I was able to go to the circus with my daughter and ENJOY it. I FIT into the seats. I even had room to move around in them   I am still having back issues. I'm going to another pain specialist because the one I was seeing said that pain meds, trigger point injections and PT was all that they could do.  In the same breath she said that she doesn't want me on pain meds much because she doesn't want an addiction to form or anything because of me being so young. YET, she won't help do anything else. Oh well, new doctor is being scheduled now. I did have some stomach issues lately. I did the scope last week and I do have an ulcer. They took a biopsy (maybe 2) and we're waiting on the results. Even with the pain from those two things I am enjoying life so much. I'm able to play with Sara and the puppies. I now walk Sara to school (whne back isn't too bad) and we love being outside. Before it was too hot or I just didn't feel like it because I couldn't do much. Life's so much better. We're now planning more vacations this year and I'm looking forward to a family members wedding. I can go into a STORE, not a "plus size store" and get something pretty to wear.  Can't wait!! Thanks for letting me update everyone and talk for a moment. Hope everyone's doing well



  15 months after surgery ~ 208 pounds
    Highest weight 421

 340 at surgery time (2week appt)

10 pounds from your "dream" goal...?  That's GREAT!!!  You look fabulous!  Hopefully the new doctor will be able to offer more as far as the pain. Lora