Nov 2016: I have maintained my weight by eating small portions. I’m also very active and I love to walk. On this journey, I have learned not to go back to old habits. I stay away from the scale these days. I don’t focus on how much weight I’m lost. Instead, I just focus on my lifestyle change and I don’t beat myself up.
Instagram: @angelcarm
June 2016: I’m 4 years out from having gastric bypass surgery. I’ve lost over 100 pounds and kept the weight off for more than 3 years. I’m still eating small portions and staying active.
Dec 2015: Carmen has lost at total of 130 pounds with gastric bypass surgery and hard work. We’ve been following her story since March 2013 and she’d released 65 pounds at that time. More than 2 years later, we asked her what she’s been doing to maintain her weight loss. She says, “To maintain my weight loss I still drink protein shakes, drink water, eat small portions and continue to stay active. Also, my faith has brought me thru.”
April 2014: Carmen wrote in to let us know that she is still going strong with her weight loss and has lost 65 more pounds, for a total of 130 pounds lost after weight loss surgery. She says: “I would love share my story. I was battling with diabetes for 12 years. It took my faith in God to make a change in my life. I lost a total of 130 pounds with in 12 years. I had my ups and downs but my faith in God kept me going.”
Original Post – March 2013
Let’s show some BWLW love to Carmen who lost 65 pounds with weight loss surgery. She feels that it is the best decision that she has ever made.
She wrote to us at the end of February saying…
“I lost my weight by having weight loss surgery 9 months ago. I have lost 65 pounds. It was the best decision that I have ever made. To God be the glory! I been dealing with diabetes for about 12 years. What woke me up was realizing that I needed to make a change in my life. My doctor told me that I was heading towards dialysis if I didnt do something about my weight. I give GOD the glory for being with me every step of the way. If you have question please feel free send a message GOD bless.”
Pamela says
Hi I to have Diabetes and have been on every diet you can think of. I am considering weight loss surgery because I hear it can reverse diabetes. What are some of the things you experience before and after surgery. Thanks
carmen says
before surgery I suffer with alot of aches and pains always tired my sugar never went down it was always at 200 and above. After surgery im more active no more aches and pains … I can enjoy life
Tracie says
God is Good I agree sister… You look wonderful keep up the great work.
Cherron says
You look great lady, keep up the good work.
Stacie says
Carmen you look great! Determination pays off. Luv ya Chica congrats to you.
Stephani says
Praise God. Faith without works is dead! You exercised your faith. I have had many afflictions in my life. BUT GOD delivered me out of them all! Diabetic for 28 yrs, insulin dependent since 2003. No more insulin! I can rejoice with you. You give me such encouragement. Be blessed.
Stephani says
You look Awesome Lady!
Shedricka McNeill says
Congratulations you look amazing I also have type 2 diabetes and overweight I have begun to have aches and pains in my legs and the feeling of pins and needles in my feet and hands but unfortunately I don’t have insurance but would love to have weigh loss surgery I have two very young children and know I have to do something
yiskahyah says
How are you doing? you look amazing, I’m suppose to have surgery in feb 2016, I’m still debating between sleeve and gastric BP, probably mainly because of the negatives of the GBP, have you had any bad experiences, and what advice would you give to me I also am type 3 diabetic, HBP, back and foot problems and also hip replacement, please contact me back. Thank you.
yiskahyah says
excuse me type 2 diabetic.