WHO I AM ~ SUE

My weight loss journey

I watched my mother, at the end of her life, having to be hoisted from the bed to her wheel chair, we are so much alike that I did not want that for me so I did something about it. Bariatric surgery! Weight loss surgery. My stomach was reduced to the size of a man's finger. I was scared, apprehensive and knew that this was it! If I didn't make this work then nothing would.

It is not the easy way out. Your relationship with food changes. Even after 2 years and 50+ kg gone I still have issues. I still see myself as the old "fat" Sue. Weight loss surgery is hard! but it so worth it. I have never in my life been able to go shopping in a "regular" clothing shop and have clothes that are too big for me. Clothes shopping can become an addiction when you go from a size 20 to a size 10.

I wish people understood that weight loss surgery is hard! I have a folder of photos that are called "my golden egg moments" I look at and see the difference this journey has made to me. I am fitter, healthy and have the freedom to move. I will be around for my grandchildren and extended greats......

This has changed me in so many ways, all for the better. It’s about my family. Being there for them and I hope an inspiration to them. Yes I had help but the end result was down to me.

I’m so proud of how good I look, I am still the same person inside but damn I look fine! I cried happy tears when I saw my photos. I never in 56 years thought I could ever look like this.