15 Months Post-Op - New Pictures

The dreaded "before" pictures (I look like I eat kittens for breakfast) at 276 lbs at 5'7.5": http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL894/3607973/7429349/110353802.jpg http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL894/3607973/7429349/110353854.jpg New pictures taken today at 161 lbs (basically at goal) and still 5'7.5" (LOL!) in my brand new dress and shoes: http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL894/3607973/7429349/179555274.jpg http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL894/3607973/7429349/179555279.jpg And even a closeup: http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL894/3607973/7429349/179555277.jpg Kathy

Kathy, You look truly lovely! What a wonderful blossoming of your beauty is coming forth. Your 'before' pic shows you looking miserable ( we all can soo relate) and now you look so refreshed and alive and pretty. Take a bow. You've come a long way baby You can be so proud, You have worked so hard and it has paid off very well. You are an inspiration to us all, Mary

It's funny...both Rich and my "before" pictures just show two ugly people. Not ugly because we were large but ugly because we felt physically horrid and had such health issues. I do feel refreshed, alive and pretty. A nip or tuck here would help... but given that isn't an option, I'm alright as I am. Body shapers really help. LOL! It has been a long hard ride full of lots of ups and downs. Hated the times when I felt like I was waiting for the next shoe to drop. It feels good to actually feel good... real good. Thanks, honey! Kathy

Oh Kathy, you look wonderful! Good job. I havent taken a after picture yet, only the one at the doctors office. I really should! You look great! Geniene

Geniene, Sometimes if I'm still feeling large... I just look at my picture and say "Nope, she is small" and I think *imagine that*. Do take pictures. You'll be amazed to see it. Thanks, Kathy

Kathy - you look absolutely amazing - you're just glowing now. You can see the difference, of course in your body, but more importantly in the expression on your face. WTG!!! Michelle

Thanks, Michelle! Yea big difference between the bitter, angry, sad, hurting look and smiling. Feels so much better to be this way. Hope you are feeling better and get some answers very, very soon. Hugs, Kathy

You look fantastic!!!

Wow, you look AMAZING! Awesome job, Kathy!