Molly23

Sitting in a seat on the plane without my hips touching either arm rest!

Sitting in a seat on the plane without my hips touching either arm rest!

Just over one year out from surgery and I’m so close to my first goal weight. I feel really good where I am but I do want to tone up some more.
Started at 311lbs, size 24.
Now I’m 180lbs, size 8.

Just over one year out from surgery and I’m so close to my first goal weight. I feel really good where I am but I do want to tone up some more.
Started at 311lbs, size 24.
Now I’m 180lbs, size 8.

Had another NSV tonight! I haven't worn heels in a very long time. I've been wearing a size 12W for a while but when I ordered a 12W and 12M both were too big! I get to return them for an 11M! Just reminds me how much the extra weight affected so many other little aspects of my body and life. I didn't expect to go down a full shoe size and width but I'm relieved! It's nearly impossible to find large stylish shoes. Not to mention that my ankles couldn't even take the strain of wearing heels before weight loss. Now that I'm not carrying an extra 125lbs heels don't feel so bad!

Sitting in a seat on the plane without my hips touching either arm rest!

Sitting in a seat on the plane without my hips touching either arm rest!

Sitting in a seat on the plane without my hips touching either arm rest!

I had gastric sleeve. The insurance company was billed over $17,000. I paid $500 deductible out of pocket for the surgery. That doesn't include the co-pays for the doctor and nutritionist visits that were required before surgery.

You look awesome! The surgeon did a great job! Congrats!!!

You look awesome! The surgeon did a great job! Congrats!!!

Just over one year out from surgery and I’m so close to my first goal weight. I feel really good where I am but I do want to tone up some more.
Started at 311lbs, size 24.
Now I’m 180lbs, size 8.

Just over one year out from surgery and I’m so close to my first goal weight. I feel really good where I am but I do want to tone up some more.
Started at 311lbs, size 24.
Now I’m 180lbs, size 8.

Just over one year out from surgery and I’m so close to my first goal weight. I feel really good where I am but I do want to tone up some more.
Started at 311lbs, size 24.
Now I’m 180lbs, size 8.

Just over one year out from surgery and I’m so close to my first goal weight. I feel really good where I am but I do want to tone up some more.
Started at 311lbs, size 24.
Now I’m 180lbs, size 8.

Had another NSV tonight! I haven't worn heels in a very long time. I've been wearing a size 12W for a while but when I ordered a 12W and 12M both were too big! I get to return them for an 11M! Just reminds me how much the extra weight affected so many other little aspects of my body and life. I didn't expect to go down a full shoe size and width but I'm relieved! It's nearly impossible to find large stylish shoes. Not to mention that my ankles couldn't even take the strain of wearing heels before weight loss. Now that I'm not carrying an extra 125lbs heels don't feel so bad!

Had another NSV tonight! I haven't worn heels in a very long time. I've been wearing a size 12W for a while but when I ordered a 12W and 12M both were too big! I get to return them for an 11M! Just reminds me how much the extra weight affected so many other little aspects of my body and life. I didn't expect to go down a full shoe size and width but I'm relieved! It's nearly impossible to find large stylish shoes. Not to mention that my ankles couldn't even take the strain of wearing heels before weight loss. Now that I'm not carrying an extra 125lbs heels don't feel so bad!

Had another NSV tonight! I haven't worn heels in a very long time. I've been wearing a size 12W for a while but when I ordered a 12W and 12M both were too big! I get to return them for an 11M! Just reminds me how much the extra weight affected so many other little aspects of my body and life. I didn't expect to go down a full shoe size and width but I'm relieved! It's nearly impossible to find large stylish shoes. Not to mention that my ankles couldn't even take the strain of wearing heels before weight loss. Now that I'm not carrying an extra 125lbs heels don't feel so bad!

Sitting in a seat on the plane without my hips touching either arm rest!

I rode in a pedi-cab yesterday! I didn't even think twice about it when my friend mentioned wanting to take it to our destination. I'm down 89lbs from my highest weight and back then I would have felt too guilty and embarrassed to even consider getting into a pedi-cab. When I realized that it just felt like such a relief not to think about it and just go with the flow of things!

Love this!! Hoping I can say the same some day. Congrats!!!

Thank you for posting! You look incredible! The progress pics are so helpful to see. I'm not sure if I'll be having plastics but I think I have a couple areas that will need it even though I'm only midway to my goal. Seeing your example is a huge inspiration!

Almost 9 months from surgery. I've lost 125lbs so far. Last time I met the nutritionist she said my goal should be around 170 so I only have 15lbs until I hit that. I plan to reassess how I feel at that weight and if I'm happy at 170 or if I want to lose more. I've taken up sewing over the last few months and customizing my clothes for my changing body is a huge help since I'm losing more in different places and don't always fit well into ready to wear clothes. I made myself the first form fitting dress ever and hopefully find somewhere to wear it soon!

Congrats!! Long term maintenance is one of the hardest parts!

My weight loss has slowed down a lot lately but I know I definitely need to hit the gym more regularly. So excited to be close to goal. The last time I saw the nutritionist she thought that 170lbs would be a good goal for me and we could reassess once I reach it. Today I'm 184lbs and I have my one year surgery anniversary coming up April 20th. Trying to crack down to hopefully be 170 by my annual check-up. Regardless I'm really proud of how far I've come and I know that I can get there with the same focus I've had the last 10-11 months. In the last week or so when I've seen old pictures I don't even recognize that person. Surgery was the best decision I've made!
December 2016

February 2018