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It is hard to believe that it has been almost 2 years.  I got down to 125 lbs, but in a very short time went back up to 135 and I seem to stay right there. I got down to a size 4/6. From my high of 286 that is something. I went up to Michigan for my father in laws funeral and no one knew who I was That was kind of shocking, people that I have known for 15 yrs didn't have a clue who I was. I am treated so differently now, Is it because Iv'e changed or is it because I am thin now. I wonder about that. I know I am different, I am more confident and my feelings do still get hurt though some people can really be judgemental when I tell them I have had the surgery instead of "working it off with diet and excersice"  So I tell them I cut out sugar and fat. I am not lying. Any refined sugar makes me realllyyyyy sick. Let them go through this...  Its easy..... right..... This is one of the hardest things I have ever gone through. I don't have insurance that will pay for any skin removal so I just let it hang out... I try to hide what I can but that is not an easy task. People ask me how does it feel to get all the weight off.  My reponse "You carry around a full grown man on your back for 20 yrs and throw him off, how would you feel!"

It has been awhile since I have posted.  I am out 14 1/2 months now and down 159 lbs give or take.  I bought some new clothes, the size smalls tend to be a bit big..... WOW. I said before surgery that I would be thrilled just to be able to cross my legs, get to a size 16 so that I could buy clothes anywhere, not just plus size stores.  Now I am looking in the kids section!

I have exceeded any and all my expectations.  My goals went out the window within my first few months.  I could not have fathomed this journey, in my wildest dreams.  In many way it was much easier than I thought, then in others it has been so difficult.  This time of year is hard because I can not handle any sugar or sugar alcohol, so no sweets for me and it seems like every store is cooking chocolate chip cookies.

I wish I could get rid of all of this sagging skin.. but alas, it is expensive and not covered by our insurance.  But again, It is shrinking, so I am greatful for that.

The move to SC has been difficult leaving my grandbaby behind in Michigan, I miss her so much.  But I love the warm weather.

Well, I am down 96 lbs!  I am in a size 12... and they are baggy. I never thought I'd see that again. I am still having eating issues but they are better. This has been a difficult journey, but so far worth it.

Well I have just passed my 2 month anniversary. I am down 50 pounds. I went shopping and was trying on clothes and kept having to try smaller sizes. I bought size 16 pants. I haven't been this small in 16 yrs or more.  I had a stricture and had that taken care of.  However, I still have trouble eating. I get naucious whenever I eat and there are just some things that make me really sick.  I get the dry heaves ick!!! So here I am at 208 and going down, I have 60 pounds to go.