June 22, 2008

My new life started September 2005. After trying every diet that man created, l knew that dieting was not the way out for me. I weighed 375 pounds and l was still getting bigger. I hated myself and hated everyone around me.   I knew l was ready… no second thoughts… even though l was scared there was no other choice. I took the leap and had bariatric surgery. Sticking to the diet was the hardest thing l have ever done. The first month was very tough. I hated it and was sorry that I did had surgery. At one point, l even wanted to have the procedure reversed. 

I sat down and took stock of myself. I had to do this because l knew the challenges that I was going through would be worth it at the end.   

Now l sit here after losing 170 pounds. I now wear normal cloths and fell so much better about myself. For the first time in my life, l truly like myself. l also believe that I now have a purpose in life…I never felt this way before!
 
Sure it was tough in the beginning. But as time went by, things got easier and my new life was born. Was it worth it? You answer that question after you see my before and after pictures.