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I'm not sure if I qualify as a success story yet but I do believe I experienced a life changing event. It took me years to pull the trigger on surgery. I've gained weighed steadily over the last 10 years despite doing what doctors had advised me to do. A myriad of reasons and overall giving up led me to where I was. Oct 7th I weighed in at 248lbs. As a 5'2 woman I was a size 20 comfortably. I realize now how in denial I was over where I had got too. Do you have that one picture that made you cry? I do. I never took any pics until my husband and I celebrated 10 yrs of marriage in Puerto Rico. This before picture was what made me get surgery a month later. The now pic is from today after playing in the snow with my girls. I'm not even at goal and unbelievably happy. Just thought I'd post the pics bc they were my motivation from others.

Decided to do my first 5k and boy was it a blast! Everyone should do it at some point! Keep going all! Stay healthy and happy ❤️

Hey all! It looks like I have a ton of reading to do! I missed checking in but I spent the last few weeks virtually technology free traveling Germany and Paris. It was amazing to disconnect outside of talking with my kids. You don't realize how being busy affects your success until you actually relax. I'm happy everyone is moving forward. I'm pretty content with where I'm at. Started at 248 - currently 159. I'm sitting comfortably in a 10/12 but can fit into a 8! Amazing! I think I have some more to go but if I don't get there I'm happy still. I can't believe I was so heavy for so long. Hiking was amazing in the Alps and I actually could do it without dying! Best part is I got used to walking everywhere and completing 10-20 miles per day that it's nothing to complete my exercise goals back at home. Thought I'd post some progress photos too. Looking forward to catching up ❤

Well my biggest concern has come to reality....moving. I'm very terrified to be leaving my surgeons area. I'm hoping nothing ever happens where I need him after I move. The fun part is I'm moving to Hawaii and I'll be comfortable in a bathing suit after so many years of being heavy. My weight loss is virtually non existent now. Doing what I'm supposed to but I continuously fluctuate the same 5 lbs. I knew it was a possibility to stop before goal but you know what ? I'm so happy being 169 that it doesn't bother me. Toning up is my goal now and maybe I'll lose again. Glad everyone is still moving forward ❤️

gorgeous Bronx!

You look amazing as well! Just can't believe I'm succeeding at something finally ❤️

Can't believe it - I hit 169 this morning... I'm in awe everyday how much I've changed in 6 months. Congrats to everyone on continuing success!!!

It's so funny you ended on the note. I was just thinking...I feel like my success is some weird joke sometimes. Like it's just all going to reappear over night. Congrats on onderland, it's an amazing feeling!

Just wanted to report. Upping my calories since my appt Friday - I'm down 4 lbs today. I guess it worked...hopeful its a long term fix too. I guess the dr does know what's right ????

Hair loss hasn't been noticeable after the haircut so win! I'm usually around 700 calories but I do beach body programs as well. I was ordered to hit around 65-70 grams of protein and 1000-1200 cals a day. We will see what happens. My workout regime is prob the reason for increase but I'll adapt to keep it up ❤️ I wanted to wait on the lift/reduction as well...my bariatric dr would like me to wait but considering my massive breakdown of skin from working out its going to get done early. Under my right breast I've had staph infections twice and bleeding from the sweating and hanging of skin. Tmi I know but I think everyone should look out for these issues. And to answer your question no. I am not getting any kind of implant. They are using my own tissue and molding it to create upper pole fullness. Implants are usually suggested if you want youthful fullness and be able to go bra free. A lift is sufficient as long as you are good relying on a push up bra ???? I didn't want foreign objects either.

Hey all! I had my 6 month check up today so now I'm anxiously waiting for my blood work. I am too frustrated at 177/178 - amylyns we are always twins. My dr said I'm not eating enough so I'm hoping upping my calories (again) will get the loss going. I haven't checked in too much lately due to tons of traveling. It was glorious to be in a packed plane one after another and still be comfortable - I'm so thankful for that. My hair loss kept going so I chopped it all off and went platinum. Perfect now - thank goodness just in time for my Germany trip in May. Also I'm getting a lift/reduction in June!! So much happening in such a small time has made this waiting game bearable. Looking forward to seeing more success from my friends here!

^i was dizzy until I upped my carbs - good carbs though, it's worth discussing with your nutrition and dr team.

Hi ladies! I third the breast lift thing...but I'm actually moving forward with that now. Friday I have a plastics consultation I'm pretty excited about. I'm a 36G now and it's a terrible sight bc mine are pure tissue so they just hang lower and give me horrid back pain. Praying for lift and reduction. I'll fill everyone in on how that goes. Then after a year mark I'll be talking about a tummy tuck. Time is moving fast. 25 lbs away from goal of 150!

Beni - at 6 months the average bypass patient should have lost 40% of their excess weight. I made my dr give me a ton of medical documents for statistics, I'm a nerd like that ????

I love it! The mirror aisle. You are almost in the 170s amylyns!!!!!!we started pretty much the same so I love that we are losing the same ❤️ I smile when I see my reflection in store windows. Funny how that's what makes our day!

I had a oh my god moment this morning. The picture says it all ❤️

I'm supposed to be getting 1200 cals a day so no I don't think you are doing it wrong. I'm very active and work out hardcore so I actually do myself a disservice by not getting more. I just don't get there. As far as not having trouble eating or thinking the dr made your pouch bigger - I think you're just one of the lucky ones that have an easier time ???? I'd Celebrate that!

Auri as counterintuitive as it is more calories definitely get me ramped up. It's so hard to get there but 800 cals a day is my sweet spot. I don't stall. Unfortunately I struggle to get there often.

Oh beni. the better I feel the more I slip up. At least we can dust ourselves off and move forward. I'm not a sweets person in the least but I've been battling my love for salt. Darn popcorn haunts me and I'll eat it every time. I can't eat much of it so I guess that's good. I think the more I demonize a food the more I want it so I love that my dr is all about balance. He truly believes on special occasions have that tiny slice of cake - I'm thankful for that. He knows it's all in the head and if he bans something for life I'll think about it daily lol

Well, I'm about 30 lbs away from goal and totally obsessed with the idea of plastics. I have always had a large chest that is purely breast tissue so my 36G chest is sagging like nothing I've ever seen. I guess breastfeeding three kids didn't help either. My stomach from three c sections is not nice for a 28 yr old either. This brings me to my question....with savings accumulating incredibly slow - has anyone financed their plastics? Care credit interest free promotions are my interest specifically. If you have, was it hard to approve for? Curiosity needs answers ????❤️

Maybe it's in the air bc I'm up 3 lbs today. I too have upped my workouts this past week. I'm guessing water retention due to my sore muscles screaming at me. You know logically it's impossible it's fat but it hurts to see nonetheless. Up your water intake and let's see what happens next weigh in ❤️

I'm terrified of recovery. I think I'll do one procedure at a time. I've had three c sections and those were horrendous. I'm a baby about pain maybe lol the question is boobs or tummy first?!?! Lol oh the choices!

In case anyone wonders - I went ahead and pulled the trigger with care credit. I was approved very easily with 18 month interest free term. When I decide on a date this will help tremendously ❤️

Trust me. We all go through those moments of fear that it'll be just one more tool we fail to use correctly...but it's not. The stall is normal and gain as well - it's not fat. Your weight loss will continue. Keep your fluids up most importantly! A lot of people stress about protein which is important but my doctor stressed fluids in the beginning. You'll get over this and it will be a distant memory ❤️

A panni is the only thing Tricare will pay for and that's with tons of documentation. A MTF with plastics can be an option but there are few and very long wait lists. To be honest - as much as I'm appreciative for Tricare and MTF services - I would never trust them with my plastics. I want someone who I can see documented evidence and styles. I trust a civilian who's life revolves around plastics more so than a military doc. They each have their place but that's just my opinion. If I could never afford a full tummy tuck I'd settle for a panni bc the rashes and skin breakdown is very dangerous. That being said I'm saving every dime I can to get the full tummy tuck!