BEFORE and AFTER PICS--In my underwear, yikes -- I may delete this post later!!

You look amazing.  Absolutely amazing. I'm looking at your "before" photo, and I currently look just like you used to look.  Seriously, my body looks just like your's used to be.  But looking at your "after" photo reminds me of what I'm capable of. Thanks for the inspiration, girl!

Jill, You can't imagine how much I needed your post tonight. I'm on my liquid preop diet (day 3) and was just wondering if it was worth it. If I can come close to looking as good as you do now, it will be worth every hunger pang! Connie

You look great! 

Jill, What can I say.  You were beautiful before, but look at you now!  Your husband will be putting you on lockdown soon! You are an inspiration to those who aren't sure if there really is a light at the end of the tunnel. Great job.

girl! you are smokin hot!!!  i have been keepin up with your tummy tuck posts and felt just awful for the pain you went through.  was it worth it?  it sure looks like it!

Thanks!! I'm feeling great today--I was feeling awful everyday up 'til 9 this morning--then it was like poof!! all better! I even went to target!! was it worth it?? still not sure! but I think so... I need at least a couple of months to see how this feels. my stomach is so hard now, it's a strange feeling. and it's numb--I put an ice pack on it and felt no cold. my neighbor had the same thing years ago and she even burned herself once--the feeling never came back--even with that it may be worth it--i just have to wait and see. wls is so much different. i never had ANY doubt that it was totally worth it! but the skin thing, if you're a lightweight like me, is ify, so we'll see! I hope in the end I'm really happy I did it!

You're looking fabulous, Jill!  I take it you are feeling a bit better these days, as well?  The "trauma" of the PS is past, I hope? Hey... you are a walker?  I am trying to get a team together for the Revlon Run/Walk on May 3rd in NYC.  Kids can participate as well.  You can read all about it at www.revlonrunwalk.com. If you are interested, let me know and I will give you my team info!  I am walking with my daughter, a few friends from work and one woman from my former gym so far... we need more team members!  LOL Keep up the great work... and I'm still waiting for your "after" pic in those pants you worked so hard to get into a year ago! Wendy

thanks Wendy--I am SO much better--like night and day on day 15!! I even went shopping at Target today!! And I stood up straight all day!! The walk sounds great--I just had a look at the website. Give me the team info and I'll ask my daughter and my neighbor if they want to do it with me! I know, I've been meaning to do the after pants pic--they'll probably fall to my ankles now! Jill

Well from seeing your fabulous results, if I am blessed to be as successful as you have been and reach my goal of a 135 pounds, I am  for sure gonna invest in some plastics for the tummy.  I had thought I would just live with however my tummy ended up looking, but definately made the decision pretty early that I would getting the arms done, I know they are going to look horrid.  But seeing your results makes me believe the money will be well spent.......I can't imagine ever looking this good.....you rock!!!  Congrats on your success. Missy

Jill, thank you **SO**much for posting this.  I am a similar size to your 'Before' and am going for surgery in a few days.  I have been stressing out about whether this is teh right thing to do, and your photos have convinced me.  It was a really brave thing for you to do - I really, really, really appreciate it.  Thank you!