Wonderland is wonderful! Plus NSV

Dee.spunk
on 2/10/12 11:06 am - Sacramento, CA

I finally made it! I even waited a a couple of days before posting, cause I totally didn't believe it. I am officially 199! I am 5' 1 & I started this journey at 307 lbs. , lost 73 lbs before surgery and 35 since my surgery. For a grand total of 108 pounds LOST! Couldn't have done it without the pre-surgery diet the doctor put me on. It helped me eat healthier before my surgery and learn to continue to do it after my surgery. My NUT is awesome, my surgeon is fabulous and I have a great support system. My dear hubby, my best friend, both my parents and my whole church have all helped me through this. Aside from all that, I go to monthly support groups and I'm in OH every day reading posts. I still have 80 lbs to go, but it doesn't seem that difficult considering everything else I've done.

I refuse to gain the weight back, because I've worked too hard to get to where I am. And I plan to keep working just as hard to keep the weight off. I can now run, jump, dance and so much more without getting exhausted, having my feet hurt constantly or having to take breaks every 30 minutes. I couldn't even go to the mall with my friends, cause they wanted to get in and get out quick and it was impossible to do with me having to stop all the time to catch my breath or cool off cause I was pouring sweat from just walking. I can now run circles around them all! Lol! They have to keep up with me! But they love my new found energy. I would do this all over again in a heartbeat!

Height:5'1.5 RNY:11/30/11 HW:307 SW:234 CW:136 GW:140 (LOST 73 Lbs. PRE-OP)