I am almost 1 year post op.. I have lost over 106 lbs and have had boob implants.. I am very shy ..believe it or not.. but my sister and her friends were down for spring break and forced me to wear this bikini to the beach..I felt SOooo naked..I wore my sunglasses the whole time..hopefully noone noticed me.. It's the first time in 13 years I wore a bikini.. first time in over 9 years I wore a swim suit without wearing a coverup or shorts... I live really close to the beach so I have to learn to go and feel more confident.. the stretch marks is what kills me though..but I am proud of them because the represent me..being a mommy!! take a look.. lisa

Hell-o everyone, Here is my question for the night. I know that since I am no longer carrying 109 lbs of insulation I am cold all the time. So cold I can barely tolerate it. I found my self constantly standing with arms folded at my waist as if I was trying to keep myself warm even if I am not chilly. Do you understand? Am I hugging my new beautiful body? Am I am trying to hug the last 10 lbs of fat I have so it does not leave? Could I really be that cold? Do any of you find yourself doing the same? I think I am crazy. What is my body trying to say? Lori 258/149/148/140

Sue, Thanks for sharing your pictures, I hope you will post more as you heal...I am interested in how the arms end up looking as that is my BIGGEST problem...that and the tummy. Anyway, thanks again for sharing! Shanna

You total hottie! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! A SIZE 6!!!! WOW lady, you're doing GREAT! My plastics consult is 5-5-05 ~Lara

I am so happy the last year has changed my entire life and how I feel about everything around me. I had WLS at 399lbs on surgery day and after just a year I am down past my goal of 209# but am a happy 196#!!! I went from a size 58 pants to a 36 almost ready for a 34!! I can say how wonderful I feel and could not be happier with Dr Liem in West Palm Beach. His skillful work has proven effective in ways to me that even he will never know. I hope that everyone has had much success and happiness as I have found. I can finally keep up with my kids and have changed my thinking and eating habits so that i will never go the other way again!!! Bless you all that have been thru this and way to go to everyone!!!! Joey Cirigliano 4/23/2004 (The best day of my life) 399/196 Age 30