5 Years Ago Today....

AnnS
on 10/25/09 11:01 am, edited 10/25/09 11:22 am - Smyrna, GA

I embarked officially on my WLS journey by having RNY WLS in Dallas, TX. It has been an adventure for sure and one I would not change EVER.....although I have not made it to goal, losing 170 pounds made a huge difference in my life. Unfortunately I put 40 pounds back on between the wedding and Nathan's conception. I WILL get it back off and then some, I am incredibly happy that I made the decision to take care of my health. It is a daily battle and I knew that going into surgery....

Thank you for being a support to me....you all are incredible....

Here are a few before shots....ewwwwww! (But it keeps me motivated to never go there again)

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One of my fav pics of being at my lowest weight (I will be there again)

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And if I would never have taken care of myself, I would have never found the love of my life and the second love of my life would never have been born.....God is good!

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Thanks again!!!! xoxo

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KyleBeth
on 10/25/09 11:05 am - Erie, PA

RNY on 12/22/05

You look amazing!!!! Congrats :)

BethD
on 10/25/09 11:09 am - Winder, GA

You look FANTASTIC and congrats on 5 years

!!
Hugs
Beth

biggeekgirl
on 10/25/09 11:16 am

DS on 04/25/05

Wow, Ann!!! What an inspiration you are !!!!!!!!!

Don't knock keeping 130 lbs off! Even "normal" people want to lose a few pounds after kids!

Great pictures -- especially the family one! Cute Cute cute !!

Thanks for sharing.

Cindy

Surgery on 4/25/05 , Dr. Alverdy in Chicago. God Bless the DS !!!
Highest Weight = 412lbs, Surgery Weight = 359lbs, Current Weight = 155lbs (5'7" tall)http://www.picturetrail.com/gid8138761
Lilypie

Tabetha A.
on 10/25/09 11:49 am, edited 10/25/09 11:51 am - Ajax, Canada

RNY on 08/14/07

Ann, you look fantastic! Congratulations and Happy 5th!

ETA: Your family is beautiful!

PaulaRP
on 10/25/09 12:02 pm - North of Boston, MA

RNY on 02/08/00

Wow....what amazing before/after pics. Thanks for sharing and congrats on all your success! I'm so happy for you!

--Paula

Chelle
on 10/25/09 12:13 pm - Some Hick Town In......, OH

RNY on 12/17/04

Wow! You look great..... Congrats on 5 years... I will be 5 years out in December and although I've gained 30lbs back I know I am NEVER going back to where I used to be.... NEVER EVER!!

Nathan is soooo cute!!!

Chelle RNY - 12/17/2004
150# kept off over 5 years now - Thank you Dr Kim!!!

JackieJones
on 10/25/09 12:36 pm - Hoschton, GA

RNY on 09/19/05

Wow, congrats! You all make a beautiful family.

Jackie

P.S. I will be thinking about you and Nathan tommorrow.

Spencerb52
on 10/25/09 1:29 pm

RNY on 07/02/08

Wow Ann! You are a beautiful person - then and now. It's obvious from the light in your eyes and the genuine smile that you have found happiness in your life and in your body. Congratulations and happy Surgiversary dear friend!

Hugs,

Jo
DS:9 yrs old / DD:5 yrs old / DS: 1 yr old

"Life must be understood backward. But it must be lived forward." -Soren Kierkegaard-