Written by Melinda
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007
I’m feeling happy today… celebrating a total weight loss of 104 lbs. I am no longer overweight. As of this week, my bmi (body mass index) is within the normal weight range! I have new pictures so that I can compare to my official before picture.
As always, I placed it next to my “before” picture taken last May where I weighed in at a whopping 251 lbs… my highest ever. It never ceases to amaze me… tears always come to my eyes… I am so overwhelmed with a feeling of wonder and gratitude for how my life has changed since gastric bypass which occurred October 10th, 2006.
People may not understand the comment I am about to make… and that’s ok, but for those who have suffered with obesity, you will understand all too well… I have two saviors. First, Jesus Christ, and second, Dr. Houston, my gastric bypass surgeon. While Jesus saved my soul, Dr. Houston saved my physical body from the repercussions of obesity. My health was failing fast, and I was on the road toward diabetes, heart attack, possible infertility. But now, I have so much to look forward to. I am just so blessed, and so happy. For those who might have forgotten, take a look at my before picture to see what I used to look like and of the changes which have occurred since surgery (6 mos ago). Thanks!
