6 months- I didn't realize how much I've changed until...

aprylsmiles
on 10/22/08 6:02 am - Burlington, KY
Yesterday marked my 6 month anniversary.  I am down 103 pounds (114 from my highest weight) and most of the time am really happy about that.  (I still have my days when I think I should've lost more by now, but I promise I'm not complaining!)

Anyway, I logged on to one of my friend's facebook page and she had posted a picture of me taken a week before my surgery in April.  I'll post it here for you.  The second picture was taken of me a little over a week ago.  I can definitely say there is a difference.  Everyone kept telling me how different I look now (some people saw me and didn't recognize me).  I kind of laughed it off because to me, I didn't look THAT different.  Wow!  I do look THAT different!

THEN...


(I'm on the left.)

NOW...



This is the best thing I have ever done for myself.  I couldn't be happier!

Hugs and Smiles,  Apryl :)

jmecakes
on 10/22/08 6:47 am - Beaumont, TX
You look amazing!!! I know exactly how you feel. I had my surgery 2 months after you and I feel the same way at times - like I should have lost more by now. I can't wait to see where I am 6 months. Congratulations on all your success. Again - you look great!

Jamie
Patty T.
on 10/22/08 8:38 am - Boalsburg, PA
Wow, what a change! Congratulations on your progress.


dandte
on 10/22/08 8:44 am - Cedar Springs, MI
Wowza Girl, you look wonderful, oh you should be soooo proud.  you are just so cute.  Jump with joy friend you deserve it.
              
DawnD
on 10/22/08 10:01 am - Milwaukee, WI
It's funny how it hits you all at once.  You are looking great!

   
 Start / Surgery / Current / Goal
406  /   374       /   196  / 180 

kathy S.
on 10/22/08 10:08 am - Pensacola, FL
Wow look at you!
kathsum
Stella-Blue
on 10/22/08 6:45 pm - Where the four winds blow me safely home, NY
Woah!    You look great and soooo healthy!

Start: 487 lbs (8/07) Lost 81 lbs pre op on South Beach. 406 lbs at surgery (6/08). 179 post op, by 2011. I  lost 308 lbs. Gained 98 while pregnant (2012-13) lost all but 25. My goal is to be 179 again!
   siggy1 photo b83557eb-1c5e-4e0a-90b7-89760c2e36e2.jpg   Two years after that.... photo 44fcb3ac-18c4-4dfd-bf38-d324f956cf75.jpg      photo c2781653-fea8-4141-8cac-f0889127d077.jpg  I could not be happier. 

denemery
on 10/22/08 9:51 pm - Pequannock, NJ
What an amazing transformation.  Congratulations! And six months really goes quickly.

Thanks for sharing.
Denise
carolinern
on 10/22/08 9:58 pm - Toledo, OH

Congratulations to you!!!  I know exactly what you mean about thinking you should've lost more. I just had my 6 month anniverysary last week.  Just remember when could you have lost 100# + in 6 months, and know you are going to keep it off!!

Keep using your tool!!

You look great

Caroline

MY JOURNEY BEGINS...

Heather D.
on 10/22/08 11:04 pm - OH
You look amazing.
   
    
 
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