Down 200+ lbs - Feels unreal!

[Slightly_Smaller]

Hey everyone! I started on the Mounjaro train back on June 16th of last year, tipping the scales at 655 pounds. Honestly, I had my doubts, but I also knew I had everything to gain. At my absolute heaviest, I was over 1000 pounds. After losing my sweet daughter in 2009, I honestly stopped caring about myself. I'd gain weight, lose some, then gain it all back. I finally went for a gastric sleeve in March 2010 when I weighed around 700. I got down to about 420 lbs within a year or so.

Then I got a nasty diabetic ulcer on my left foot. It started as a blister, and like an idiot, I peeled the skin off! (Seriously, NEVER do that!!) I started packing on the pounds again because I couldn't move around much, and I almost lost the foot. Thankfully, I had a couple of surgeries that saved it, but I did lose my little pinky toe a few years later.

But hey, today I'm down to 455 pounds and feeling fantastic! I feel better than I have in ages! My youngest daughter, Ella, showed up eight years ago, and she's my inspiration now. I'm like a 53-year-old teenager again! You're never too old to enjoy life. I choose to live it!

HW: 1000+
MJ-SW: 655 (June 16, 2023)
CW: 455
GW: Around 260
Total loss from heaviest weight: Over 540 Lbs

 

[Cool_Healed]

That's incredible progress! So sorry to hear about your daughter; I'm sure she'd be so proud of you taking charge of your health.

 

[one-day-at-a-time]

This is just wonderful! My deepest sympathies for the loss of your daughter.

 

[VeggieBabe]

Amazing work! I'm so sorry for the passing of your daughter. What a beautiful way to honor her memory. I'm also on a similar journey, dealing with grief and trying to lose a lot of weight, and your success is truly inspiring.

I love what you said about embracing a happy childhood. The brain's ability to heal and find joy even in the midst of deep sorrow is a true gift.

 

[Ratched_00]

You're doing an absolutely fantastic job, congratulations!

 

[SteadyOnSema]

Love this story, keep it up. So proud of you!

 

[The-AF]

This is truly outstanding. Well done! I'm so sorry for the loss of your daughter but thrilled you're finding strength for Ella!

 

[NSV_Junkie]

You rock!

 

[Slightly_Smaller]

Thanks everyone for the kind words! It really helps to keep me motivated seeing all your support!

 

[Cool_Healed]

You probably gained a new lease on life too. Congratulations!

 

[one-day-at-a-time]

Looking great! I bet you're feeling it too! Love your shirt in the second pic!

 

[VeggieBabe]

Well done! Seriously the best news I've seen all day!

 

[Ratched_00]

I can't decide what's more impressive, you or your awesome shirt! So much awesome packed into one picture!

 

[SteadyOnSema]

Nice. It's def not easy but you'll never regret your hard work.

 

[NSV_Junkie]

Hey everyone! I started on the Mounjaro train back on June 16th of last year, tipping the scales at 655 pounds...

That's an amazing start weight and current weight! You're an inspiration!

 

[Cool_Healed]

I saw a post the other day about someone who had been dreading flying because of the seatbelt situation, and then they didn't need an extender! Huge NSV!

 

[Slightly_Smaller]

I saw a post the other day about someone who had been dreading flying because of the seatbelt situation, and then they didn't need an extender! Huge NSV!

That's amazing! I can't wait for that kind of victory. I haven't flown in YEARS because of the seatbelt thing... it's so embarrassing.

 

[one-day-at-a-time]

It's incredible to hear how semaglutide and similar meds are genuinely life-changing for so many. Keep up the great work everyone!