18 months ago today...
I had my open rny gastric bypass surgery. Last Friday I had my appt. with my dr. I am very prod to say that I officially weighed in at my dr.'s goal. I never thought I would make it. I actually argued with the dr. that it was too low of a goal and here I sit right where he said I could be.
So much has changed for me. At 305 lbs, I had low energy, wore 26's, xxxl shirts. My body hurt a lot of times because I was so heavy. I had low self esteem. I didn't value myself. I let people use me and take advantage of me. I was absolutely miserable in so many ways.
Today I weigh 155 lbs, I wear 8's & mediums. My energy is astounding sometimes. I very rarely hurt (unless I have pushed myself). I don't waste my time sleeping. I have learned valuable nutrition information that helps not only me but many around me as I share my experiences. I have learned just how valuable I am. I still have low self esteem days but not too often. I have learned to stand up for myself, who I am, and what I want. I attempt and tackle things I would have never tried before. I am learning how to communicate my thoughts and feelings to others without being afraid that they won't like what I have to say and end up hurting me. I have been blessed with a wonderful man who stands beside me in every way and is so supportive of my journey and all the changes I have gone through and will go through. He loves me for who I am and all that I am. I have made stronger bonds with members of my family because of the changes I have experienced. My mother made a comment to me over the weekend about how far I have come not only physically but mentally also and how proud she is of me. I have found relationships here on the board that are so important in my life for the support, teaching, encouragement and so much more.
I thank the Lord every day for allowing me this tool to make my life better. I thank the Lord for the people & information he put in my path to guide me.
Thanks to all of you for being there for me. For helping me on my journey and as I continue on my journey. I love you all and you are a major part of my life and I don't know what I would do without you.
Matthew, thank you for loving me as I am. Thank you for being there for me in every way you possibly can. I know I can be difficult and yet you just keep on loving me. You are my rock, you save me from myself. I love you.
Courtney 305/155/150/225 high/goal/low/current 
**The devil has put a penalty on all things we enjoy in life. Either we suffer in health or we suffer in soul or we get fat...Albert Einstein **
Thanks Lanette. Your big day is coming up and you are making all the right choices by trying to prepare yourself ahead of time.Keep us posted on your journey, you will succeed. :)
Courtney 305/155/150/225 high/goal/low/current
**The devil has put a penalty on all things we enjoy in life. Either we suffer in health or we suffer in soul or we get fat...Albert Einstein **
You should be extremly proud Courtney . Watching your journey has been such a joy for me . You have used your tool and you totally GOT IT ...
Congratulations on Everything .. the weightloss .. the new love .. !!
Thanks for being a part of our family .. !!!
Natalie
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Courtney - I have watched your progress over the months and you are such an inspiration to so many people. You are beautiful inside and out! I have watched you sad and watched you happy. You should be very proud of yourself! You have come a very long way! And you found your true love as well. What a journey!
I am so proud of you!
Jackie
Thanks Jackie. I am proud of myself and hope that by sharing my story I can help other people. Having great people like you in my life helps a lot. :)
Courtney
Courtney 305/155/150/225 high/goal/low/current
**The devil has put a penalty on all things we enjoy in life. Either we suffer in health or we suffer in soul or we get fat...Albert Einstein **
Good morning beautiful! Such a great post! Although you already know I just LOVE saying it over and over I'm SO proud of you and all of your accomplishments and your gifts you bring to me and others in your life. Two of the best gifts I enjoy is your gift of friendship and gift of time. I am blessed to have you in my life and you are one of the most amazing connections! We have shared many things with one another and I thank God as well for my successes, joys and more but most of all thank him for the wonderful support system I have in my life. I love you VERY much and want you to know it everyday of your life. Thanks again for YOU!
I HEART YA MUCHLY - Kat 
Kitty Kat - Lap RNY 29th Jan 03 
Blessed Momma to ♥ Kayla & Nora ♥
Sober since 25th Aug 07 www.the-butterfly-chronicles.blogspot.com
Thankful for the easy, grateful for the hard & hopeful for tomorrow. I love you too. You already know that when I found OH, I found the pregancy board, where you were one of the first profiles I viewed and your posts as you were expecting Nora. Your journey as well as a few others were ones I followed for almost a year before I even started posting. Your gifts are many and very valuable. Thanks for being there for me and sharing your life with me. :)
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Courtney 305/155/150/225 high/goal/low/current
**The devil has put a penalty on all things we enjoy in life. Either we suffer in health or we suffer in soul or we get fat...Albert Einstein **
Courtney,
CONGRATULATIONS!!! 
on such a wonderful success story -not just for the weight loss portion of your jouryen, but for all of the successes you've enjoyed.
You truly deserve them! Continued success and much happiness to you and those who are special in your life.
I'm so lucky to have an angel who is such an inspiration to so many!!! Thank you for all you do!
Hugs,
Chele
on such a wonderful success story -not just for the weight loss portion of your jouryen, but for all of the successes you've enjoyed.
You truly deserve them! Continued success and much happiness to you and those who are special in your life.
I'm so lucky to have an angel who is such an inspiration to so many!!! Thank you for all you do!
Hugs,
Chele Most Active
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