Nichelle

Thank you all so very much!

Your video was beautiful, congratulations!!

Congratulations, this is an amazing feat you have accomplished, WTG!

Congratulations on your loss! I can't see the pics, but I bet you look amazing!

Thank you! Yes, I was editing the post to add another photo so hopefully you can see them know.

Congratulations and thanks for sharing your success. Everyone who posts their success makes me just a little more sure I can do it too. I'll find out if I can starting 1/9/12!

Thank you, and I am sure you will do fantastic.

This has been a miraculous journey. There are many, many ups and of course a few downs. There is nothing that can compare to the decision I made when I chose to have VSG. My choice has changed my life now and forever. It has saved my life now and for the rest of my life I can live like I always knew I wanted to, but didn't. This is a journey and this is only the beginning. I feel I have given myself a second chance and to those that know me know that I have been finally given a first chance to be me and nothing less. I am up for the challenging road ahead and simply want to share my short my fulfilling journey with any that wants to make a change in their life for the better.Today it has been 32 weeks and 2 days since surgery and I am in onederland. It has been over five years if not more since I have been this weight. They say you will never forget the day you see a '1' in front of you weight and know I know why.

I know I didn't share a lot of specific details, but my journey has been so similar to the many on here with a only a few twists. I want to thank so many of you on here and tell you that without this forum I may not have made the best decision of my life. I also would have never known about the many things that happen along this road without your stories, that includes the rants too. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Your stories are inspirational and I hope you all continue being amazing and supportive. Best of health to all, because we all know luck didn't get us here in the first place. On to the fun stuff. Here are a few pictures I wanted to share with you all.

Before: I knew I was big, but I had no idea. I don't think anyone does. I was always told and often that I was beautiful, I never even knew my weight was so out of control. To making better choices and not being terrified of a scale or tape measure. *Around 273lbs. 22 or 24 jean size 3x shirt

Christmas Party Tijuana, three days after surgery

Scale reading today

Christmas Party *Compared to last year, WOW!

Photo Shoot we did for my mom's Christmas present

Showing off my new necklace I got from my grandma this year

Congratulations, this is an amazing feat you have accomplished. WTG, on your great stats!

Looking very good. Congratulations on all your success!

You are the perfect pic to promote for WLS. You are simply beautiful. Congratulations on all your success!

Congratulations, super put together video as well.

This is a crazy journey. Congratulations on all your successes so far. These are yours and you can make this turn out any way you choose. WTG, girl!

Wow, you look so happy. Congratulations on all your success. You slide show is so inspirational, almost makes ya cry. WTG, girl!!

Congratulations, you are so beautiful!! You look amazing and I love following your progress. WTG, girl!!

Very inspirational story, so glad most of your co-morbidities have disappeared! Congratulations on your success.

Congratulations on all your success. You've been through quite a bit. I hope all turns out well for you. You look so happy and are heading in the right direction. WTG, girl!!

So amazing. You look fantastic and happy, Congratulations!!

I was never given a goal. However, I personally set my goal at a weight to where my bmi would be normal. I felt that was the best way to start. Congratulations on meeting his goal. That's fantastic! I'm sure if you are wanting to reach your goal you will do great.

WOWEE!!! You are looking so fantastic and so happy. Congratulations

Insane results!! WTG, you are doing simply amazing, enough said. WOW

Super amazing, congratulations on all your hard work!!

80 lbs since May!!!! Holy, moly that is super!! Congrats

The years have simply fallen off that picture. WTG!

WTG!! All your hard work really shows. You look great.

Congrats!! It feels good to try on a dress you haven't even dared to take out of the closet in awhile. The purging will only continue for your closet. :-)

Fantastic!!! Way to work it girl. You look great and they may be tight, but I'm sure falling off in no time!