I have never done a blog before, but wish I had started one at the beginning of this journey. When I started the process toward WLS on 1/1/2011 I never dreamed I would be where I am today. In February 2011 I weighed 284 lbs. In May I had my pre-op. visit with my surgeon and weighed in at 275.8 lbs. I had surgery 13 days later after being on a strict diet of protein shakes, water, & Crystal Lite. On the morning of surgery I had lost 18 lbs. I have kept a notebook tracking my weightloss and although it has been slow it has been pretty steady. At 6 months I had lost 95.6 lbs. Today I am 8 months and 6 days out and have lost 115.4 lbs. & weigh 160.4 lbs. I have not been this small since shortly my first child was born 22 years ago. I feel awsome! I actually turned a summersault in my yard today!!! Friday I bought a new outfit & got into a size 12 jeans & a medium top! Why I did not do this sooner I do not know but wish I had. My prayer now is that I reach my goal of 140 lbs. and that I am able to maintain that weight. I wish each of you the success that I have found and the endurance to reach your goals.

Phillipians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.