Yeah...150lbs. lighter!!!

I can barely believe it...I had surgery not quite 10 months ago and I have lost 150lbs!!  It's an incredible feeling!!!  But...even more important...I have GAINED an incredible new lease on life.  I am kind of a rarity...I had surgery at 27 y/o.  Initially weighing in at 383.  No major co-morbidities, but little quality to my life.  I did not even know that I was not living a full life till I began living a full life.   At times, I still face my old food demons, but I am willing and able to fight them now.  It took me 18 months to get approved for surgery, but it was well worth it!!! I would love to get in touch with some other local success stories.  I am in Central Illinois.

Congratulations! 150lbs is huge!! That's really impressive. I had my surgery in April (at 29 y/o) and 348lbs. I have lost 82 lbs so far. I don't know if I qualify as a local success yet, but I am in Chicago and also interested in getting in touch with local people in my age group who've had the surgery. PM me if you'd like, I'd love to hear your story. 

Doesn't it feel great!  Each pound lost is a success.  I remember loving the first few months because there were days where I would literally loose 5 lbs!  I really do miss those days!!!  I'll be in touch!

Go****his is amazing Amber....150#'s in 10 mo's is unreal...keep up the gr8 work.... Ciren