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From Eeek to Wow!

kahlee2000
kahlee2000 Posts: 77
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
So, when I started this journey, I was just under 400 lbs. I never went out, never wanted to be in social situations of any kind, and was generally uncomfortable with me. I had one trip to the hospital, and my blood pressure was through the roof. I couldn't walk due to the pain in my hips and knees, and I couldn't stand for more than a couple of minutes. My doctor had warned me it was time to seriously consider weight loss surgery because it was no longer a matter of if but when my health started to seriously failed. My response was I refused to consider weight loss surgery. For me that was a mental indication that I had given up and failed completely. (This was my own way to see the world -- it was more of a mental failure than a physical one.) When I started this is where I was at:

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For mother's day this year I went up to my parents home and planted three flats of flowers for my mom -- and boy was everyone surprised! I am just thrilled at the new world I am starting to discover! So, here is mother's Day, 2012!

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For the record -- the little girl sitting next to me in the first photo is my hero and inspiration in all of this. She had a heart transplant six weeks ago. She has had five different open heart surgeries since she was born -- and she has the most positive, amazing, and uplifting personality of anyone I have ever know! I have promised her that by the time she is medically cleared to go to the local amusement park -- around Halloween this year -- I would in in good enough shape to take her and her brothers! That is one amazing little girl that I don't plan on letting down!
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  • janegalt37
    janegalt37 Posts: 270 Member
    Truly amazing! How long did this take?
  • moepwr
    moepwr Posts: 335 Member
    Way to go!!!! You look great! And good for you for taking it upon yourself and losing weight! I hope you have every sucess!
  • kahlee2000
    kahlee2000 Posts: 77
    I am currently 10 months into this journey and I am so much happier!
  • shayleeloves
    shayleeloves Posts: 72
    Wow! Congratulations. What an accomplishment!
  • steamyhott
    steamyhott Posts: 71 Member
    That is amazing!!!!! Huge Accomplishment!!!!
  • mimstero
    mimstero Posts: 119 Member
    Good for you! Keep it up!!!!!
  • Claire594
    Claire594 Posts: 349 Member
    What a transformation. You look amazing and all that in only 10 months. You are my new hero lol. Congratulations.
  • Doreen_Murray
    Doreen_Murray Posts: 396 Member
    I love seeing how happy you look in your second picture...a smile speaks a thousand words! Kudos on your success! Inspiring. :flowerforyou:
  • Tuffjourney
    Tuffjourney Posts: 971
    Aaah man, you look great. Hugs to the little girl. :flowerforyou:
  • sunnyflower1177
    sunnyflower1177 Posts: 212
    I'm sooo happy for you and proud of you!! You have proved to yourself that it can be done, so keep up the good work!!:}
  • littlesis412
    littlesis412 Posts: 314 Member
    You are amazing. I am truly impressed and inspired. Words cannot express how great I think you (and the little girl) are.
  • Debi907
    Debi907 Posts: 69 Member
    What a beautiful smile in the second pic. You look wonderful - & happy. Congrats!
  • fawndam
    fawndam Posts: 595 Member
    GREAT JOB!!!! YOU LOOK AMAZING!!! KEEP US UPDATED ON YOU AND THAT PRECIOUS LITTLE GIRL!!
  • tangal88
    tangal88 Posts: 689
    Wow- what a great job you have done, your hard work shows. I am sure your Doctor will be thrilled as well. Best of luck toward whatever fitness goals you have. You can do it. :)
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    Fabulous job! You look so happy now :smile:
  • OVERWEIGHTLUVA
    OVERWEIGHTLUVA Posts: 74 Member
    AMAZING!! :)
  • babygurl48
    babygurl48 Posts: 1,237 Member
    You look great and hugs to the little girl!!!
  • jonesyx6
    jonesyx6 Posts: 46 Member
    AmaZING!!!! Great job!
  • miracle4me
    miracle4me Posts: 522 Member
    I may not know you personally, but I am proud of you. Keep up the great work. Did you exercise to lose this much weight in such a short length of time? Congratulations again
  • goblynn
    goblynn Posts: 148 Member
    This is awesome!! 121!!!! What an inspiration you are to all of us. Thank you for posting your story and working so hard.
  • kahlee2000
    kahlee2000 Posts: 77
    I may not know you personally, but I am proud of you. Keep up the great work. Did you exercise to lose this much weight in such a short length of time? Congratulations again

    I do. I actually started in the swimming pool until I could actually move. Then I slowly started transitioning into walking, stairs, and playing with the kids. Now I walk every morning between 3 and 5 miles. And then I make excuses to use the stairs instead of the phone, IM, E-mail ect. Now I am so happy about everything I can do again, it is like having life to live all over again. I love going out an trying new things. I no longer look at activities and automatically decide that I can't do that. I usually try most activities. I organize volleyball games at work, and I am currently looking for walking buddies for the weekends/and some afternoons to try new mountain/exercise trails. Any one interested in the Salt Lake City area?

    Also -- I have found a great deal of support from everyone here at MFP. It has become one of my most important assets. I may not be the most vocal -- but I am very appreciative of all of my friends and supporters here! :happy:
  • Barkley87
    Barkley87 Posts: 126 Member
    Wow you've done amazingly Way to go!
  • melissan84
    melissan84 Posts: 487 Member
    Awesome progress. Keep up the great work! :)
  • lunglady
    lunglady Posts: 526 Member
    Wow!!!!!!!:flowerforyou:
  • Aquaduckie
    Aquaduckie Posts: 115
    Congratulations on your success so far! I can see in your face how happy you must feel on the inside. You are looking great! Keep up the good work, and I am sure you will reach your goals!
  • Jmstill300
    Jmstill300 Posts: 239 Member
    Quite a ride in 10 months! Way to go! Very inspirational!
  • jayayach
    jayayach Posts: 178 Member
    Awesome story. So inspirational!
  • KaleidoscopeEyes1056
    KaleidoscopeEyes1056 Posts: 2,996 Member
    I am currently 10 months into this journey and I am so much happier!
    121 lbs in 10 months?! That is incredible!!
  • Jezebel9
    Jezebel9 Posts: 396 Member
    You are awesome!
  • Chanita1116
    Chanita1116 Posts: 29
    Way 2 go!!! Enjoy your day at the park when it comes!
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