New picture of me!!!

So i too have been updated. I still need another full body shot, but this will have to do dor now. I am still holding so to speak at 190+ pounds gone.. I am continuing to tighten and firm up and losing inches and inches. I am completely amazfed. My mom a WLS patient and soon to be tummy tuck patient called me skinny the other day and wasnt joking around or just trying to make me feel better!! She meant it!!! For the first time in my life I see that I really do have a tiny frame and that I am only 5'2". The weight made me look altered all around. People keep telling me I look shorter... Oh well you cant win every battle and that is why there are high heeled shoes. -KIM -196 LBs and counting!!!

Wow Kim you look great, and you are doing a great job on your weight loss......196lbs gone that is so wonderful......you must feel wonderful...... Christine

Christine, Yes I do feel great. I am amazed every day by my energy and new outlook on life in general. Every little thing does not seem like a chore anymore! Hope you are doing well too. -KIM

Kim, I read and enjoyed your profile! Great inspiration! You look AWESOME! Is your boyfriend having trouble fighting off all they guys? Terri

YOU'RE GORGEOUS!!!!!! You are definitely an example of how weight can really hide a person's true beauty. Even though you were very pretty at your top weight, you are now a stunner! I can't wait to see what the future holds! I hope you don't take what I've said wrong. I just am overwhelmed at the change I see, and reading your profile made me feel so good! I actually have tears of joy in my eyes right now. I wish you continuing happiness and good health. May your life be filled with good things! ~~ Ilene Rachel Lap Roux-en-Y: June 22, 2004 (150 cm limb) Surgeon: Dr. Molave Adaniel Hospital: Southside Hospital, Bay Shore, NY 5' 4" [At Home, Naked:] Top WT 296.5/Pre-op 276/Present 187.0/Goal 140

Thanks for everyones kind words... The boyfriend (greg) is very good about helping me see the new "real" me,, it is easy to forget in a sense what you are becoming. I think he might be a little jealous occassionally, but I am too,, He's great! plus he helped me get through this so he truly understands what i am going through. No way am I offened ny your comment.. I know that I had the big girls "pretty face" but now I feel BEAUTIFUL too!!! I mean there are some days where I am anxious and parinoid, if I am losing enough or doing the right things but then I get a grip, so to speak! I hope you are all well also. Best wishes!! ONCE AGAIN..... THANK YOU

Kim, Congratulations - you look fantastic. I can only imagine how much better your feel. I love seeing success stories like yours. Mary

Kim WOW!!!!!! You look fantastic!!! I am so happy for you. Congratulations on your fantastic weight loss. You are so lucky to have a wonderful guy like Greg. You are definitely an inspiration to the rest of us pre-ops. I hope to join you on the losing side on 3/17. Keep us posted on how you are doing. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Brenda

Kim, You look great! I hope to be where you are someday... Any ideas for eating better for me? You are blessed to have a boyfriend that is supportive, my husband is the same way. I am at 11# weight loss since Jan 26th, all lost the first week, none since,that gets pretty discouraging. I am sticking to the guidelines but the scales arent moving! As I said, hope to be where you are someday!Best wishes! Take care, Roxanne

Kim- Wow oh wow is all I can say! You look fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I started coming to the boards shortly after you had surgery so I watched your progress. You have a beautiful smile hon! Keep up the great work, cant wait to follow in your footsteps! Janet