From 430 lbs. to 235 lbs.~ Feeling like a new woman and a new person

THenry8 · January 2015

Sometimes, I feel like I cannot lose the weight. Since I have been obese throughout my entire life, I felt like I had no meaning! I felt worthless, I wasn't worth anyone's time, I was useless. Words like that would always hurt me for years.

My Highest weight was at a life-threatening 430 pounds and I had tons of health problems(Sleep Apnea, High-Blood Pressure, Pre-Diabetes, etc..) I decided then that I was gonna get Weight Loss Surgery. They recommended me to get the Gastric Sleeve, so I did just that. June 3, 2013 was my surgery date. I was Nervous, but I had to do it.

One and a half years to now, I have lost a ton of weight since my surgery and I feel so wonderful that I was able to lose so much. To now, I have almost lost 200 pounds and now, I am weighing 235 pounds now!

Here's me at my current state right now:

Since 2013 after my surgery, I have felt so much better with my weight.I have only a few problems of low energy, but no major problems. I feel more confident within myself and I have more energy every time I do my exercises. I just love to exercise now as well. I love to go out to places and just have fun; even when I am at my front lawn.

I have been told by people that I can't do it, I will never be special, I won't be an inspiration to anyone, and the like for so many years. I am here to tell everyone that you can do it. You are all special and you have a reason to be someone. If I can lose the weight, you all can lose the weight as well. It has to take commitment, change, and love. I love being a huge wrestling fan and I love wrestling. Alberto El Patron Del Rio really changed my life; cause if I did not watch any of his matches until now and if I'd not met him, I would not become the person that I am today. I have become stronger, more wiser, and more confident within myself as a wrestling fan and as a musician as well. You can become stronger just like myself. Just believe you can do it and you will make a miracle as well.

VanessaRudden · January 2015

Well Done! You look fabulous! Keep up the Great Work!

rduclos · January 2015

Congratulations on a job well done. Thank you for your courage to share your story.

ErinK09 · January 2015

You look great! (*) Congratulations!!

40andFindingFitness · January 2015

Way to go! Good for you for not giving in to the feeling that you wouldn't ever lose the weight. You're doing a wonderful job.

nina07111 · January 2015

Congratulations! Wonderful job. Keep up the great attitude.

fortworthsteeler · January 2015

WTG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AdieEve · January 2015

You are amazing! Your words and story actually have me tearing up. You are such an inspiration, and even though I don't know you, I am soooo proud of you!

Bebubble · January 2015

Great Loss! Keep up the good work and attitude!

palwithme · January 2015

That's amazing! You're amazing! Congrats to you! I envy your success!

LifeIsNotADressRehearsal · January 2015

Wow! Simply fantastic! You have done and are capable of so much!

yomikeya · January 2015

Ballin'

retirehappy · January 2015

Thanks for sharing your story. You just did what it takes and you keep doing what works for you. You ROCK!!

shaynepoole · January 2015

Thanks for sharing

jessiruthica · January 2015

Amazing job. Thanks for sharing and being an inspiration!

girlwithcurls2 · January 2015

Fantastic progress! Thank you for putting the message out again that everyone is worth it. You certainly proved what can be done when you give yourself the chance that others want to deny you. Great job!