My new pic 5month post on profile

Hi everyone, I am now 5 months post op and am down 65 pounds. I wi**** wasn't so slow but at least I'm down 65 and not up. Check out my before and now pic on my profile. I started at 298 and am now at 230.. Yahoo.. Thanks everyone... Tara

Morning Tara, You look terrific! I know the feeling about wanting it to go faster. The key to our journey is patience. Even when the weight seems to be coming off at a snails pace. You will find your clothes keep getting looser on you. The fact that we are replacing our fat with muscle, which weighs more, also makes things confusing. So, keep up the great work ! Take care and be well, Julio

Julio, Thank you so much for the encouragement. I agree. Even when I am at my slowest losing I still have going down in sizes. I started at a tight 26 and now am in a comfortable 18. I haven't seen this size since my daughter was born 7 years ago. My husband is in the Navy and is deyployed. He has been deyployed for the whole wls journey. He has not seen any of my new pics or has a clue as to what I truley look like He comes home real soon and I can't wait to hear it from him and see his face when he sees me for the first time. that will give me comfort right there... Tara

Julio, You look great yourself! I was reading your profile and I have two beagles, one is 11 and the other is 3...they are a joy aren't they Congrats on your weight loss...you're doing great!!! JA

Hi J A, Yes, Beagles are a joy. Molly is my third Beagle. Lost my "Little Old Man", Iggy Last september. He was 13 and had liver cancer. My son stayed with me and him when we had to say goodbye. Know if Heaven truly is paradise then all my Beagles will be there waiting for me. Before Iggy I had Lexy. She was A sweetie and I had her from a puppy. Both Iggy and Molly were rescue's.Iggy was 5 and Molly was a little over a year old. I have picture frames with multiple pictures of both Lexy and Iggy along with their tags. I have taught my son that you honor the memory of a departed pet by saving another. He has already told me he will keep the practice alive. Take care and give your beagles a tummy rub for me. Be Well, Julio

Tara, you look fantastic. I know it's hard and you want it all of now, but just think, you are never going to have to see those pounds again. Like Julio said, I bet you are still losing inches even when that scale isn't moving. Maggie

Tara, You look great! I can't wait to be able to wear shorts!!! You are a lovely lady

Doraty and Maggie, Thanks guys I totally appreciate it.. Maggie you look wounderful yourself and Doraty pretty soon you will be in shorts, keep up the great work and keep your chin up high... Tara

Tara...you look awesome!! Have a great weekend Kim K.

Congratulations Tara, You look wonderful. Your doing great kiddo. Keep up the good work. Hugs KimC