kimjones120
My How Time Flies...
Jul 22, 2009
This Saturday marks my 3 year anniversary of have GBS. I've had some ups and downs these 3 years, however if I had a chance I would do it all again. From not being able to eat, to having the shits (lol), 1 or 2 dumping episodes, battling with different addictions we get after having the surgery, lost friends and loved ones, the big 'D' (divorce 
), hating family, friends, and co-workers, having my gallbladder removed...the list is endless. I've mentioned all of this to say that through it all God has blessed me with the determination to maintain and go way beyond my personal goals that I've ever imagined. I thank and give all praises to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for the trials and tribulations that I've had in this journey. I said a fervent prayer before I had this surgery and my continued success is proof that my prayer is being answered...And He ain't through with me yet!!!!
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about the choices that I have to make about the things that I decide to put into my mouth. Mind you that I said 'choices' and 'decide' ; It is in my opinion that If you don't choose to decide that you will have a successful journey then guess what...you won't.
So now, here's the kicker in my journey that would have some going crazy...I am actually 5-8 pounds heavier than my lightest weight. However, I am much leaner, more toned, and feel as if I could run a marathon or participate in a triathlon! I started working out the minute my doctor told me I could. As a matter of fact within hours of having the surgery I was walking the halls in the hospital determined to make this tool work. That's the key to this whole GBS...making it work. Don't rely on the 'honeymoon' phase to make it through. Believe me the weight will fall off at first like water running out of a faucet, but as time goes by the real work begins. And trust me when I say that If you haven't made the proper changes in the beginning, further down the road will be harder because you still have old habits lingering. Don't get me wrong, I have bad days and habits that I struggle with daily, or even by the hour/minute...I just don't let them get the best of me. If I overdo it one day then trust and believe that I pick up the pieces and get back on track very soon.
I am proud to say that all of the 200+ pounds that I've lost thus far has been by the grace of God and myself. These 3 years I've had no personal trainer, just the Internet and the Spirit guiding me along the way. I am at a point now that I know that I can go further. I want to be even more toned than I am now. My desire is to compete in a figure competition next year, therefore I've hired a personal trainer to assist me with my goals. This Saturday (my rebirth-day) is my first session and I'm very excited about starting this next phase of my journey. One of my biggest fears is being a 'skinny fat person.' How do you get to be a skinny fat person???? Have any kind of weight loss surgery and not workout and tone up as much of the loose skin that you can before having plastics...that's MY definition of a skinny fat person.
So, here are my stats as of 3 years:
Highest weight that I can remember: 370lbs +
Weight when I had surgery : 330lbs
Lowest weight: 160lbs
Weight today: 168lbs. (the gain is from muscle)
Weight that my personal trainer says he will assist me in achieving: 140lbs (but I will gain 5-10 lbs of muscle to put me at 150lbs)
My highest pant size was a 30...now I wear 4 or a 6 depending the cut
My top was a 4x...now I can wear an XS or junior top depending the cut
My shoe size was a 9 - 91/2 W... not I wear a size 7 1/2 - 8
I can remember a time when I ran FROM the treadmill...Now I run ON it!!!!
My measurements are now 34-28-38
As stated earlier; I give all praise and honor of my success to My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ because without his blessings on my life and my journey non of this would have been possible. My prayer is that this update has inspired, motivated, and encouraged all that have took the time out to read!!! Be Blessed 
Kimberly
