Got before during and after photos posted if you would like to see them

Hi Everyone:  Well I was finally able to post some before during and after photos on my profile.  I tried to put them in a time line form.  Not sure how successful I was in doing that. I hope in some small way by posting these pictures that it will help encourage at least one person.  There is hope.  There is light at the end of the tunnel and there is help out there.  You just have to go get it and not let anyone get in your way, tell you no or slow you down. I started my WLS journey at 277 lbs.  I hit many bumps in the road.  Any where from psyche evals to denial letters from my insurance due to incompetence.  I cried a lot on the way but never took my eye off the prize.  I had my WLS on October 24th 2006 and have never looked back.  At my one year anniversary I weighed 125 lbs and had lost 152 pounds.   My life will never be the same and I thank God daily for that.... Thank you for letting me share.  I hope this helps someone out there... Truly Trina aka jaded_julie

Trina, you've worked hard and it shows alot to be proud of girl, please don't ever forget that. It is such and honor for us that are just starting out to hear ya'll stories and know that there is hope for us and answers out there. And I know that I have said this many times. But to know that you too have walked in our shoes and now we soon will pass the shoes on as they get bigger on , It be our honor to pass them down.

no more Jaded_julie   Trine you look great and have a great story and I know it has helped me and will help others. hugs Annrenee

My goodness!  I can hardly believe that you stayed in the shadows all this time.  What a success story you are!!!!  Now it is time to get rid of that screen name!  Think of something that is lovely and get rid of that Jaded_Julie name forever.   Big supportive hug! Freddie

You should change your name now to  EvryOnesJewel

Trina, Fantastic job!!!  You have had an amazing transformation; don't even look like the same person.  Congrats on your success and thanks for posting the pics.  You are correct, it will be a motivation to others.  Glad you started posting!!!