8 months post op

Hi everyone! Yesterday I hit my 8 month post op mark. I weigh 146! I've lost 101 lbs. Been stuck here for over a week. Lovely ole' Aunt Flow showed up this week and shes not helping. I'm wearing size 6 jeans! Thats amazing. I'm "normal" weight for the first time in ages. I have 16 pounds to lose to reach my goal of 130. These last 20 lbs are proving to be the hardest. We took 8 month pics last night and you can see them on my picture trail page. This has been the best thing i've ever done for myself and there are no regrets! The Lord has blessed me over and over. Thanks to all of you for your continued support and encouragement. I'm glad you're all here. God bless! Melanie

OMG Melanie!!! You are unrecognizable! You were a beautiful fluffy woman but you are like BARBIE skinny!!! You look great!!! Hugs, The Green-Eyed Monster susan

LOL Girl, you are too much! Barbie skinny? MOI??? Now thats something I never thought i'd hear. Thanks so much for your kind compliments! It means a great deal to me! You're a beautiful, sweet lady! God bless! Melanie

You look fantastic! Thanks for sharing your pictures. You've lost very quickly. I had my 8 month anniversary on Monday. I'm down 100lbs. but started at 270. How tall are you? I'm 5'2''. Congratulations! Melissa

Thanks for the kind words, Melissa! I've always felt like kind of a slow loser. When I was a newbie around here I met a lady that was my height and weight, and she reached goal in 6 months. That kind of became my secret hope. To reach goal in 6 months. Here it is 8 months and i'm still 16 lbs away from my goal. Its getting harder and harder too lol. The weight doesnt want to leave me. I'm 5'5 by the way. You're doing great! God bless! Melanie