This piture was taken at the start of my 'journey". Feb 2010. I believe I was at my heaviest here, 379. I just quit smoking but I would soon be on oxygen 24/7.  I could not breathe and walk at the same time. I had high blood sugar, high blood pressure, high cholesteral, high triglicerides, COPD, asthma, sever sleep apnea, and a god awful perm. I was depressed (who wouldn't be?)

10/5 One week before surgery, I was at 352, having lost 27 pounds before surgery. I was doing somewhat better. I was still on oxygen alot of the time, but not 24/7. I was excited about the up coming surgery.

12/1/2010... 300 pounds. I was so excited to see that number... this is the least I have weighed in the last 5 years...79 pounds and 26 inches so far...I can breathe, I am off of the oxygen, my blood sugar is down, my blood pressure is down, I am sleeping so much better, and actually feeling rested in the mornings. I have more energy, and just plain feel so much better. You really dont know how bad you feel until you stop feeling bad.

I am excited about my life. I am looking forward to each and every day... I am well and truly blessed.