Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight love to Monica. She lost 89 pounds with gastric bypass weight loss surgery after having 2 strokes and wants you to know that it’s not a quick fix. She wrote us to share the details of her weight loss journey…
“I commend women that have lost weight with diet and exercise only. But let’s make it clear, gastric bypass is a NOT a quick or easy fix. Gastric bypass is a kick start for many people, but if you don’t exercise or eat clean, you will not lose weight and some people have actually gained weight after gastric bypass surgery. I think we should congratulate women on losing weight and getting healthy instead of questioning or criticizing them for how they lost the weight. It is a struggle no matter how you lose the weight.
I was 42 when I decided I needed to lose weight. My motivation was my second stroke. I didnt’t want to die. My grandmother died of heart problems due to super morbid obesity and I was on my way. I was 5’3″ and 229 pounds. I opted for lap band surgery but there were lots of complications and I started gaining weight back. Later, I got gastric bypass surgery. I started working out, I hired a trainer, and started eating clean. I also started taking Zumba classes 4 times a week. I am now at 140 pounds and I would like to lose about 10 more pounds. My health has improved and I feel better at 49 than I did at 39.”
Lenora corley says
I want to say to you Job well done. Thank you for sharing your story. I am also on my own weight loss journey. You are so right. It does not matter how you lose your weight it’s still hard. I am encouraged each time I read someone has lost weight from this sight. It lets me know that It can be done but with hard work. I have lost 31 pounds so far and I am still going. Thank you for sharing your story. Each time you share you give someone the courage to believe they can win again. God bless you and I pray long life to come! keep up the good work! please stay in touch with me if you can!
Krush says
Keep up the hard work it Will Pay Off!!
Krush says
I too had gastric bypass and it has been a long Great Road!! Congrats and keep up the work!! No matter How you did it, You Did It!!!
Lynette Robertson says
I am so proud of u. Regardless on how u lost it u did. Keep on doing it my proud black sistah .
Cherron R. Wilson says
You look amazing, keep up the good work
Sam says
I am SO proud of you and for all of us who are willing to go through this so we can be healthy and around for our loved ones. We should also be doing this because we love ourselves as God loves us. Keep up the excellent work! 130ish is my goal weight too! I can’t wait to be 140! 🙂