My journey started about 2 1/2 years ago... In September of 2008 I weighed 312 lbs. I had already had 2 back surgeries and the doctors said if I didnt lose weight I would be in a wheel chair by the age of 40. I refused to be in a wheel chair so I went to a bariatric surgeon and jumped through every hoop necessary for my insurance to cover the procedure. On February 5, 2009, I had a proximal RNY gastric bypass. It has been quite a journey... I gained all the confidence I had lost over the years and got rid of an abusive, neglectful, controlling husband in May of 2010. While working on myself and my happiness, I found that my best friend and I had feelings for each other we had not exposed before and now we are engaged! I have lost 132 pounds so far and want to get to 150 by December for our wedding!