TaraInDC

Hey All -
I am excited to be 11 months out of surgery and down 107 pounds and feeling fantastic. I just wanted to post a positive post-op post because I know when I was researching having this procedure, I always wanted to read about good things so thought I'd share the same.
Basically, I've lost 107 pounds, went from a size 22 to a 10, a XXL to a M and my entire life has changed. I eat so clean now, spend most of my weekends hiking or being outdoors (something I was never into before). This has been life changing for me and for my husband, who has also gotten extremely healthy in the process.
My confidence has skyrocketed, my professional life is better, my only regret is that I didn't do this 5 years ago. Hope all my fellow post-op sleepers are doing well and hope this helps inspire anyone who is interested in the procedure.

Hey All -
I am excited to be 11 months out of surgery and down 107 pounds and feeling fantastic. I just wanted to post a positive post-op post because I know when I was researching having this procedure, I always wanted to read about good things so thought I'd share the same.
Basically, I've lost 107 pounds, went from a size 22 to a 10, a XXL to a M and my entire life has changed. I eat so clean now, spend most of my weekends hiking or being outdoors (something I was never into before). This has been life changing for me and for my husband, who has also gotten extremely healthy in the process.
My confidence has skyrocketed, my professional life is better, my only regret is that I didn't do this 5 years ago. Hope all my fellow post-op sleepers are doing well and hope this helps inspire anyone who is interested in the procedure.

Hey All -
I am excited to be 11 months out of surgery and down 107 pounds and feeling fantastic. I just wanted to post a positive post-op post because I know when I was researching having this procedure, I always wanted to read about good things so thought I'd share the same.
Basically, I've lost 107 pounds, went from a size 22 to a 10, a XXL to a M and my entire life has changed. I eat so clean now, spend most of my weekends hiking or being outdoors (something I was never into before). This has been life changing for me and for my husband, who has also gotten extremely healthy in the process.
My confidence has skyrocketed, my professional life is better, my only regret is that I didn't do this 5 years ago. Hope all my fellow post-op sleepers are doing well and hope this helps inspire anyone who is interested in the procedure.

Hey All -
I am excited to be 11 months out of surgery and down 107 pounds and feeling fantastic. I just wanted to post a positive post-op post because I know when I was researching having this procedure, I always wanted to read about good things so thought I'd share the same.
Basically, I've lost 107 pounds, went from a size 22 to a 10, a XXL to a M and my entire life has changed. I eat so clean now, spend most of my weekends hiking or being outdoors (something I was never into before). This has been life changing for me and for my husband, who has also gotten extremely healthy in the process.
My confidence has skyrocketed, my professional life is better, my only regret is that I didn't do this 5 years ago. Hope all my fellow post-op sleepers are doing well and hope this helps inspire anyone who is interested in the procedure.

Hey All -
I am excited to be 11 months out of surgery and down 107 pounds and feeling fantastic. I just wanted to post a positive post-op post because I know when I was researching having this procedure, I always wanted to read about good things so thought I'd share the same.
Basically, I've lost 107 pounds, went from a size 22 to a 10, a XXL to a M and my entire life has changed. I eat so clean now, spend most of my weekends hiking or being outdoors (something I was never into before). This has been life changing for me and for my husband, who has also gotten extremely healthy in the process.
My confidence has skyrocketed, my professional life is better, my only regret is that I didn't do this 5 years ago. Hope all my fellow post-op sleepers are doing well and hope this helps inspire anyone who is interested in the procedure.

Your story makes me so excited! My husband and I have tried for years unsuccessfully too and this was the reason I had surgery. I'm a month behind you and your post gives me so much hope! My periods have been consistent the past 4 months and before surgery, they were either non-existent or went on forever and ever. Looking forward to following your story so make sure to keep us updated.

Happy 6 Months everyone!!! I'm down 82 pounds now - really buckling down to get down 100. Went from a size 22 to a 12, XXL to medium/large and couldn't feel better. Attached some recent pics! Keep up the good work everyone. Xoxo

Today is my 5 month "Surgiversary"! I wonder if I'll ever think of the 14th and not think about the most life changing day I've had so far. Hope everyone is doing great - I'm down to 176.8 and wearing a Large top, size 14 pant (from a 22 or 24) and feeling better than ever. Anyone else embarrassed now when you see old pictures of yourself?? I remember thinking the picture below was a good pic of me and that I didn't look so fat....now, compared to the one I took today, I realize that I wasn't fooling anyone with cropped pictures. Such a crazy journey we're all on.

Happy 6 Months everyone!!! I'm down 82 pounds now - really buckling down to get down 100. Went from a size 22 to a 12, XXL to medium/large and couldn't feel better. Attached some recent pics! Keep up the good work everyone. Xoxo

Happy 6 Months everyone!!! I'm down 82 pounds now - really buckling down to get down 100. Went from a size 22 to a 12, XXL to medium/large and couldn't feel better. Attached some recent pics! Keep up the good work everyone. Xoxo

Happy 6 Months everyone!!! I'm down 82 pounds now - really buckling down to get down 100. Went from a size 22 to a 12, XXL to medium/large and couldn't feel better. Attached some recent pics! Keep up the good work everyone. Xoxo

Today is my 5 month "Surgiversary"! I wonder if I'll ever think of the 14th and not think about the most life changing day I've had so far. Hope everyone is doing great - I'm down to 176.8 and wearing a Large top, size 14 pant (from a 22 or 24) and feeling better than ever. Anyone else embarrassed now when you see old pictures of yourself?? I remember thinking the picture below was a good pic of me and that I didn't look so fat....now, compared to the one I took today, I realize that I wasn't fooling anyone with cropped pictures. Such a crazy journey we're all on.

That's so amazing!! Great job. 100 pounds is so much weight!!!

Checking in with my November friends! How's everyone doing? Besides my hair really thinning out, everything has been going great. Wanted to also share w/ everyone that I have been finding awesome work out clothes everywhere! I've found stuff at Old Navy, Victoria Secret and GAP. My new favorite is GAP that has lulu lemon style for more than 1/2 off what lulu charges. Below is a pic of an outfit I just got (30% off this weekend). Also....cut 10 inches of hair off. I figure the people on Biggest Loser get makeovers, why can't I? Happy 4 months all!

Congratulations!!!! Getting pregnant is my ultimate end goal and a huge reason why I had this surgery. How far post-op are you? Did you have irregular periods or anything like that before surgery? I am so excited for you and cannot wait until I get to make this post one day!

I can totally see a difference! You look great!

Tara, you look amazing!! So great. I'm down 30 since surgery on 11/19, having a ball and feeling great.

Happy 2 Month Surgiversary everyone! I'm down 49 pounds as of this am and took my 2 month pics. So glad I did this - looking forward to the next few months of losing!!!
Pics are from left to right - pre op, 1 month post op and 2 month post op

I am only 3 months out so still have a long time to go. but I think about it everyday!

How's everyone doing??? I am feeling so great lately - finally seeing the changes in my clothes (down from a size 22 to a 16) and so many people are noticing, which feels great. Anyone have any tips for getting to the gym more frequently? That's definitely where I need to start buckling down more. Before/Today pic below.

How's everyone doing??? I am feeling so great lately - finally seeing the changes in my clothes (down from a size 22 to a 16) and so many people are noticing, which feels great. Anyone have any tips for getting to the gym more frequently? That's definitely where I need to start buckling down more. Before/Today pic below.

How's everyone doing??? I am feeling so great lately - finally seeing the changes in my clothes (down from a size 22 to a 16) and so many people are noticing, which feels great. Anyone have any tips for getting to the gym more frequently? That's definitely where I need to start buckling down more. Before/Today pic below.

How's everyone doing??? I am feeling so great lately - finally seeing the changes in my clothes (down from a size 22 to a 16) and so many people are noticing, which feels great. Anyone have any tips for getting to the gym more frequently? That's definitely where I need to start buckling down more. Before/Today pic below.