Marci Johns

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It's been far too long since I've posted.  On Nov 2nd I celebrated my 9 year post op anniversary.  It's so hard to believe how quickly time has passed.  As of today I actually weigh less than I ever have!  I hit an all time low of 148 but seem to hold steady at about 153.  I have continued to keep my max weight restriction at 165 lbs. as anything above that seems too close to 200 lbs! There is really no explanation for the additional weight loss it just happened.  Only thing I can chalk it up to is being happily in love! :)  

With all of my weight loss I had always hoped to have plastic surgery but unfortunately that just isn't in the budget.   I still won't wear a bathing suit in public or show my arms but it's a small price to pay for the self confidence I feel otherwise having the weight off.  I still believe that Dr. Jossart is a true Super Hero and I will forever be grateful to him for changing my life.   I recently had a friend undergo WLS and it has been a joy to watch her progress.  I show as much support as possible and am always available for any questions she has.  I get such an overwhelming rush when I talk about my journey and love the responses I get in disbelief that I was ever over 300 lbs.  I am still very much an advocate for plus sized people and will not tolerate any negative comments in my presence.  I own a hair salon and the only rule we have is no "F" word...clients are confused when they refer to themselves fat and I promptly say "we don't say the "F" word here"... they usually say "I didn't cuss" for which I follow up with "Oh no, you can cuss all you want but you MAY NOT use the word 'fat'".  IT's the RULE!  I instilled it in my son at a young age so he will even correct people.  One of my fondest memories was my son saying "Mommy look at that plus sized bird". .. it was awesome!  

With all of that being said, I am feel blessed everyday to have maintained my weight loss and encourage anyone who is entertaining the idea of having it to DO IT!  It will be the best gift you could ever give yourself!   

In just a couple weeks I will be celebrating my 7 year anniversary of VG.  I am still so grateful and constantly reminded how blessed I am to have made this life change.  I am still maintaining my weightloss of 150+ pounds lost.  In this past year I gained about 10 pounds putting me at 171 pounds and I admit it was eye opening and scarey for me.  All I could think of is how close that was to 200 pounds.  That fear of gaining put me in check and I was able to realign my lifestyle and get the weight back off recently.  It felt good when my mom offered to loan me a pair of her brand new jeans that were a size 6 and they actually fit me!!  Granted I normally fit a size 8 to 10 depending on the pant but knowing that I was walking tall and confident feeling sexy in those size 6 jeans was AMAZING!!!  I am healthy and pround of myself.  I continue to tell my story when given the opportunity and the look of suprise on peoples faces when they hear that I was once 310+ pounds will always give me a boost.  After 7 years I have to say that at times I miss the shock and praise I used to get when I would see an old friend or someone who hadn't seen me since my weightloss.  So many new people have come into my life that never knew me that way and can't imagine me any other way.  Most importantly I know what I have accomplished and that is truly what matters.  I am 40 years old now and have learned that fixing my outter appearance was the first step to happiness but I have now reached a point in my life that I must find inner peace and love myself on the inside as well at the outside.  To each and every person who is considering weight loss surgery I commend you for being brave and taking care of you.  This will be a wonderful step in the right direction.  You deserve it!  Believe in yourself and free  yourself from the burden of being overweight.  Remember that you are AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL already this will only make you feel even better!! 

 ‎6 Years ago today, Dr. Jossart granted the wish of my lifetime. Nov 2, 2004, I began this weighloss journey weighing in at 310 lbs and wearing a size 24/26. I am proud to say that today, Nov 2, 2010, I am still holding steady at 162 lbs and a size 8/10. I can never thank you enough LAPSF and Dr. Jossart.