I am new to this website and just looking for strength. I have been overweight my whole life. I eventually had gastric bypass surgery in 2000. I went from 267 to 137. It took a while and being really unhealthy (mentally and physically) to get there. Then I met my husband. We got fat and happy together. I weighed 150 on my wedding day but was happy. We had a baby- I gained 35 pounds, then lost it a year later through diet and exercise. I had my next baby last May. I gained 35 pounds again, but gained as additional 25 on a new birth control. So now I'm 217 pounds and miserable. I don't want to be seen in public, I'm embarrassed that my family has to be seen with me. I started another diet/exercise program on Monday. I have lost 3 pounds to date. I'm trying to stay positive instead of putting myself down. I am also jogging 2.5 miles each day. I hope that I can keep up the momentum. I look forward to being here! 72 pounds to go!

Hey MontanaGirl!

Gaining and losing weight with pregnancies is normal...and you're here and on track to getting those baby pounds off for good! So hooray for that!

Positivity is going to be a great ally for you...as is 3FC! We have a forum for folks who are considering or have had Weight Loss Surgery, so you may want to visit over there. You can also post by your eating plan, or by age group - just settle in wherever you feel comfortable and get going.

Can't wait to hear more from you soon!

Hi &

You've done it before & you can do it again! Positive thoughts. We're here for you when you need us Keep posting & let us all know how things are going.

Best of success!!!

MontanaGirl you could have wrote that story about me. I did have gastric bypass when I was with my future husband. Lost weight, felt great, then I got pregnant almost a year later. I went right back to my old eating habits. I didn't gain it all back but a good 60 lbs was gained back. Like they all said surgery was a tool, so I'm relearning how to eat again. It's not easy but I work on it everyday. Good luck to you, you can do it!