1 Year Ago Today

1 Year ago today I revised from the lap-band to RNY. It was a long difficult journey to get there, there were complications and 6 weeks later I had to have additional surgery to remove my gall bladder. I have lost slowly after the revision but with a lot of support and effort I am approaching my goal. I started my journey before the lap-band at 328 pounds. Today I am 195 pounds. I am still working on losing another 45-50 pounds by summer. I couldn't be happier, my life is a struggle but I see the light at the end of the tunnel. Shortly after my revision I was laid off, about 5 months later I took a job at a nearby hospital. This past august I went back to school to become a registered nurse. I don't get to post as often as I would like but I lurk when I can. I received a lot of support from people here, online and in person. I will always be grateful for that and willing to pay it forward.

Amanda

Before:





After: (still a work in progress)

You look great Amanda !  

Handsome little guy also. 

Thanks Phyll!!

Amanda! You look great. Congratulations on everything in your new life. This has been quite a year!

Thanks Shani, yes it has been quite a year!!

Wow!..You look great!  Congrats on your success!

J

Thank you!

You look great!  You're an inspiration for me to keep on working the plan.  I lose very slow, but it's steady.
Thanks for posting your pics.

Thank you!

You look amazing and keep up the wonderful job.