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110lbs lost before & after, pic heavy @ goal weight

montanadanni
montanadanni Posts: 184 Member
edited January 6 in Success Stories
My journey:
2009
- gall stone attacks
2010
- gall bladder removed
- diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, put on thyroid meds
- diagnosed with type 2 diabetes as well as PCOS
2011
- diagnosed with Crohn’s and Celiac Disease
- was placed on CPAP machine
- surgery to have damaged intestine removed from Crohn’s
2012
- complications from surgery, abscess formed near stomach
- hospitalized for 3 months off and on, was only IV fed and lost 40lbs
- 2 months after discharge I could normaly eat again
- became malnourished
- was placed on a strict diet and workout plan from my endo, pcp and dietician
- diagnosed with extra lumbar, causing sciatic nerve problems and lower back pain
- still haveing trouble getting my good cholestoral up

Life now:
2013
I am healthy and happy!
I eat gluten free 99% of the time
I am medicated for Hashimoto’s and Crohn’s Disease
I am diabetes free
I have an amazing chiroprator for my back, so it feels a lot better
I have reduced my symptoms of PCOS
I eat high protein, low carb
I am now normal weight with the help of my endocrinologist, primary care provider, dietician, and gynecologist

Highest weight: 259
Current weight: 148
110lbs lost in one year
40lbs was because of hospital and 70lbs was my hard work
Bust:39
Waist: 28
Hips:39

My next goals are:
Get more muscle tone
Join archery hunting
Get waist down to 26in

I kept this short and sweet! Best advice I can give is to be your own advocate and to fight for what you want. Don't pitty yourself but empower yourself!


before photos 259
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DANIELLEEKLUND-1.jpg

@ goal taken today 148
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Replies

  • 1234rach
    1234rach Posts: 4 Member
    you look so amazing!! How tall are you? :)
  • trixiemou
    trixiemou Posts: 554 Member
    Wow, no wonder you look so happy!
  • Asianaaaa
    Asianaaaa Posts: 57 Member
    Well done, you! You look amazing and I really admire you. I can't imagine what you must have gone through but well done for getting yourself through it and making positive changes to help your health :-)
  • montanadanni
    montanadanni Posts: 184 Member
    you look so amazing!! How tall are you? :)

    barely 5'5"
  • TrishaShav
    TrishaShav Posts: 13 Member
    You look fantastic. Great job and congratulations.
  • PinkEarthMama
    PinkEarthMama Posts: 987 Member
    Fantastic!
  • Just....wow. Congratulations, you look fab.
  • JustPeachy044
    JustPeachy044 Posts: 770 Member
    From your story, I expected to see a much older person. Wow. I was very pleasantly surprised by your "after" pics. You look deservedly happy. Way to go! :)
  • MissSjolin
    MissSjolin Posts: 134 Member
    Incredible! you are so inspiring and look amazing!
  • Congratulations Beautiful!!!
  • wow! Amazing!
  • Gerald_King
    Gerald_King Posts: 2,031 Member
    Wow fantastic
  • amazing!!!
  • freew67
    freew67 Posts: 348 Member
    You can really see the difference not only in your size but in your smile. :) You should be very proud of what you have done!

    http://freew67.blogspot.com/
  • NuggetLovesEdie
    NuggetLovesEdie Posts: 477 Member
    Such a happy looking person! You glow from the inside out.
  • Congratulations! You look fantastic! :)
  • Robyn120
    Robyn120 Posts: 249
    You look so great! Congratulations on all your success :)
  • kittenbobitten
    kittenbobitten Posts: 199 Member
    WOW! You absolutely amazing!! What an inspiration! Fantastic work.
  • m0_0m
    m0_0m Posts: 265 Member
    Congratulations on your hard work. You're beautiful! :flowerforyou:
  • LMT2012
    LMT2012 Posts: 697 Member
    I had never clicked on a photo comparison post, yours was the first. You are incredible and the timeline is so interesting. Congratulations!!!
  • You look amazing! congrats! Quoting so I can look back to you as an inspiration!
    My journey:
    2009
    - gall stone attacks
    2010
    - gall bladder removed
    - diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, put on thyroid meds
    - diagnosed with type 2 diabetes as well as PCOS
    2011
    - diagnosed with Crohn’s and Celiac Disease
    - was placed on CPAP machine
    - surgery to have damaged intestine removed from Crohn’s
    2012
    - complications from surgery, abscess formed near stomach
    - hospitalized for 3 months off and on, was only IV fed and lost 40lbs
    - 2 months after discharge I could normaly eat again
    - became malnourished
    - was placed on a strict diet and workout plan from my endo, pcp and dietician
    - diagnosed with extra lumbar, causing sciatic nerve problems and lower back pain
    - still haveing trouble getting my good cholestoral up

    Life now:
    2013
    I am healthy and happy!
    I eat gluten free 99% of the time
    I am medicated for Hashimoto’s and Crohn’s Disease
    I am diabetes free
    I have an amazing chiroprator for my back, so it feels a lot better
    I have reduced my symptoms of PCOS
    I eat high protein, low carb
    I am now normal weight with the help of my endocrinologist, primary care provider, dietician, and gynecologist

    Highest weight: 259
    Current weight: 148
    110lbs lost in one year
    40lbs was because of hospital and 70lbs was my hard work
    Bust:39
    Waist: 28
    Hips:39

    My next goals are:
    Get more muscle tone
    Join archery hunting
    Get waist down to 26in

    I kept this short and sweet! Best advice I can give is to be your own advocate and to fight for what you want. Don't pitty yourself but empower yourself!


    before photos 259
    DANIELLEEKLUND.jpg
    DANIELLEEKLUND-1.jpg

    @ goal taken today 148
    IMG_1569_zpsa5125f6c.jpg
    IMG_1570_zps00f490d5.jpg
    IMG_1571_zps5f4c1cde.jpg
    IMG_1573_zps7658d49f.jpg
    IMG_1575_zps586b8c10.jpg
  • akylios
    akylios Posts: 73 Member
    amazing work! you had this smile on your face in the previous set that just screamed "yeah, i know what ima bout to do"
  • jalara
    jalara Posts: 2,599 Member
    I love how excited you look in the "now" photos! Congratulations!
  • eidc
    eidc Posts: 79 Member
    You look amazing!!
  • DutchFrancis
    DutchFrancis Posts: 55 Member
    WOW... Aweslome job and Véry inspiring!
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,628 Member
    That is freaking awesome ........ be proud of your accomplishments !

    thumbsup.gif
  • u are an inspiration
  • So great that you are healthy :flowerforyou: You look amazing and the glow in your eyes is beautiful!
  • jgondor
    jgondor Posts: 145 Member
    wow you look great! good job!
  • tanterror
    tanterror Posts: 27 Member
    You look great :))))
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