Updated Before/After Pic
Hi Everyone!
I'm at the point where I'm not losing weight (and I'm not actively trying to), and I've been at the same weight for the past few months. Sometimes I think I want to lose more, but the majority of the time I am happy with my size. I definitely feel bigger than I am. Sometimes I see pictures of myself with people that I consider small, and I realize I am their size or smaller (it's always a shocker, because I honestly feel larger than them). I still look at small spaces between cars, or carnival rides and think "Dear god, there's no way I'm fitting in there". Overall, I am extremely happy and have zero regrets about the surgery. It honestly was the best decision of my life (so far). I do have some loose skin, though not nearly as much as you'd think for going from 321 to 160 lbs. I do hope to get plastic surgery someday, but it won't be in the near future. I've discovered a new found love for getting active and getting outside, and I am always freezing! I started being open about having surgery, and found that most people are very accepting of it and still extremely proud of my progress. I guess if you surround yourself with open minded/educated people, they realize how much work goes into it! Anyway, I hope everyone has a very happy holiday season, and a very happy 2016!! I have inserted some of my most recent (the red shirt pic was taken yesterday ) progress pics. As always, any suggestions/feedback are welcome!
Wow. You look wonderful. What a marvelous change. Congratulations on your success. You look so much younger at the lower weight!
Congratulations on a job well done!
Carol
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
Absolutely gorgeous and inspiring! It's your personal journey but I think you look lovely at the weight you're currently at. I also agree with Carol you look so much younger in your after pictures but I am sure a lot of that has to do with how happy you are. Congratulations on your health and happiness. 
Congratulations on your success! You look beautiful. 
Surgery Date: 12/9/14 - Highest Weight: 349 - Surgery Weight: 305 - Current Weight: 137
Goal reached in 13 months - 212 total pounds lost including pre-op
(M1: -20) (M2: -18) (M3: -11) (M4: -11) (M5: -14) (M6: -1) (M7: -18) (M8: -7) (M9: -15)
(M10: -13) (M11: -7) (M12: -10) (M13: -10) (M14 -6) (M15: -7) - 168 lbs lost post-op
Congratulations!! You are beautiful and look so happy! 
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
I agree with the others that you look younger. And if you truely are as happy as you look in your after pictures then I think you are in a good place. Keep it up and you look amazing!
Age- 35 | 5'4" | Surgery VSG - 9/21/15
Highest/Consult- 250 | Surgery- 235 | Current- 143 | Goal- 145 |
| M1-22 | M2-10 | M3-13 | M4-13 | M5-13 | M6-10| M7 - 8| M8- 3| Total Lost - 107|
Reached goal in 7 months 1 week and now maintaining!
