Thread: Kernow Jo:Success Story/ Lost -97.5 lb on WW / Now having Gastric Band Hypnotherapy!

I hope you are feeling fighting fit again soon, well done for what you have achieved whilst facing so much. A real insperation.

I know it has been said many times before, but you look amazing. Well done!

Wow you look amazing... well done xx

Thanks everyone its always nice to read such nice comments Jo x

Hi Jo,

Do you mind me asking how long it took you to lose the weight? You look fab and are a huge inspiration to me. Well done girlie

Thanks

Originally Posted by anois

Hi Jo,

Do you mind me asking how long it took you to lose the weight? You look fab and are a huge inspiration to me. Well done girlie

Thanks

I lost it in stages because I had operations between my weight loss. Firstly I lost 50 lbs which took me about a year and then I introduced walking for exercise and lost another 78lbs in about 8-9months. I lost my weight quickly due to health reasons as I needed an operation. I think it is better to lose it slower if possible to give your body a change to adapt to new eating plans. Good luck with your own weight loss journey! Jo x

Up date on health stuff!

I saw my doctor on friday to get my blood results. The good news is most of my bloods were ok, except my red blood counts shows I am low on Iron so the doctor gave me a script for iron tablets. Doc said that this could account for me feeling so tired and generally unwell lately.

When I saw the GP last week she gave me a questionaire to fill out as she felt my mood was low and not my usual self. Today she tells me that she thinks I am suffering from depression. I disagreed and said that I think it is just that I have been through so much over the last couple of years and that may be taking toll on me and has worn me down a little. Anyway to cut a long story short she wants me to see a councellor to check that there isn't anything like depression or post traumatic stress as a result from my operations. After discussing this with my hubby I have decided to do as she asks as I know the last few years have been hard and having someone to talk this over with that isn't family / friends could be useful.

Also because I have been suffering from joint pains alot she has referred me to a Rhumatolagist to have some tests done.

Tut I don't know whatever next lol. Lets hope that soon I start to feel on the mend so I can concentrate on my next operation for my abdominoplasty................ thats another story for another day as now the NHS seem to be reluctant to fund this dispite that it was my bowel perforation that caused me to have this horrible scaring on my tummy............... grrrrrrrrr not going there right now lol, that does get me down!! Jo x

I am making the most of the nice dry weather and managing to get out for some lovely walks. I am still feeling fatique but this weather certainly helps to make me feel more energised in general. I hope some of you are able to enjoy the sunshine. Jo x

omg wow congratulations =] i need to lose 10stone

Wow you look fantastic! And so much younger well done xx

You look amazing, a huge inspiration

Well done

Thanks all for your kind comments, it is always good to get feedback from others. I am only too happy to know that my story may inspire others to believe in themselves enough to do this themselves. You can do this too! Thanks again! Jo xx

I'm so glad you shared this. I know I am quite late after your posting this and I hope all is still well with you. Your photos are so inspiring. My gosh I hope I have such a small waist when I am finished

All the best! Very inspiring x