14 months, -308lbs!

Amy Williams
on 7/27/05 4:00 pm

It's pretty unbelieveable that it's been 14 months since my surgery. Never in a million years would I have imagined my life the way it is now. I still remember all the times when I was low how I would wish I'd not wake up half the time. It's not that I didn't want to live, I had just lost the will to want to. A light bulb went off one day and I started this journey. Once I had my plan in my head I didn't give up. All the waiting, all the tears and all the pain I've endured was all worth it to be better again. I could have easily remained on my couch and give up, like I wanted to, but I wanted to live. I was too young to die like this. I count my blessings everyday. Just waking up everyday for me is a joy now. I have the motivation in doing what I love, helping others. I walk every where now and don't give it a second thought. I'll come out of a store and just sit in the car and say to myself, "WOW YOU DID THAT!" I'll just roll over in bed and I can't believe I'm able to do something as simple as that. I can clean my whole house again. I got my first pedicure! I love living! I never thought my relationship with my husband could get stronger, but it has SO much! He's been my rock and support. I'm officially half the person I once was. I'm now 307 pounds, I've lost 308 pounds! My last recorded weight was when I was 18, they wrote down I was 310. I don't believe I was that size. I think I was heavier, I don't recall weighing and most scales back then only went to 300. It doesn't matter, the whole point is this is the smallest I've been in years. I would do this surgery again in a heartbeat. It's improved my legs, my life, and my self worth. I've got a lot of exciting things coming up. I've volunteered to get involved with the Walk From Obesity in Columbia, Sc. I challenge each of you to participate in one in your area. There's 70 areas this year. If I can do this, you can to. www.walkfromobesity.com 14 months -308lbs http://www.amylhwilliams.com/14months.jpg Amy 615/307/Healthy half the person I use to be

(deactivated member)
on 7/27/05 8:19 pm - GA

RNY on 06/20/05

Congratulations Amy!!! You are very much an inspiration to us all!!! Norma

DeeDee_Cole
on 7/27/05 8:33 pm

RNY on 05/24/04

Amy, Your journey has been a fantastic one. I know how it feels to be "half" the person you used to be.....I finally weigh less than the amount of weight I've lost. (350 start/ 168 now = 182 lost) You've come a long way baby!!!! Keep up the fantastic work!!!! Dee Dee

Che1ly
on 7/27/05 11:13 pm - Savannah, GA

RNY on 08/16/05

Amy.. I am sure you have heard this a 100 times.. but your the reason I found this site. I saw your story....and well, here I am. Thank you for sharing your Journey.......Congrats on your loss.

Susan Bertrand
on 7/27/05 11:48 pm - Jacksonville, FL

RNY on 12/01/04

Wow Amy, You look fabulous!!!! Keep on inspiring me the way you do. Your story is such a fantastic one. And I didn't even cry this time. I am so happy for you and your success! Susan