Haven't been able (read brave enough) to do this until now ... but thought I would post before and after pictures. Not sure I am at optimal weight yet, but getting close.

your looking great keep it up!!... im in that 3rd week post op and i am at a slight stall ugh! so its nice to see how others have done great work!!!!

Thanks! Stalls are the worst. I know it's not easy hearing "everybody goes through it" ... but it really does pass. Just keep doing the same things you were doing before the stall. Also - check those body measurements. Those changes help get you through those blasted stalls!

Minime...

you are looking good!!! What a transformation... I bet you feel a million dollars now...

Can I ask a question; in your 'slim' picture you hair looks lovely; thick and glossy... was it like this all the way through? Mine has started to go thin!!

Anyway, congratulations on your weight loss... and being below target!!!

You are a hot mama mini and an awesome inspiration , I'm so happy for you!!!!

Looking great! glad you shared with us.

Lily

I have always had thick hair. My friends with thinner hair love it, but that's because it doesn't take them an hour to dry and straighten it!

I have lost quite a bit, but thankfully no balding spots yet. It seems to be slowing down now (started around 4 months).

Thanks everyone!

You look gorgeous! Way to go.

You look great! What a difference.

Sleeve or bust: I tend to lose weight closer to my two week marks...does that make sense? Tomorrow is a weigh in day. I do them biweekly and I swear the first week after my weigh in I see nothing then around day 10-11 I start seeing pounds drop...it is strange but consistent in it's on retarded way.

Yeah you look really terrific. You look very small now. How cool. I have noticed that my lower body has less fat than upper body but I am not at goal. My fat above waist has changed but I would like to see more fat off above waist. Wondering if you noticed any of that.

I've always been a bit of a pear shape ... so my stubborn fat is in the hips and lower abdomen. I keep telling myself that after babies and being in my 40's I look HOT, but I still want that fat gone.

You are a hot mama mini and an awesome inspiration , I'm so happy for you!!!!

Thank you ... That Trace Atkins song, "One Hot Moma" has become our theme song around here. My husband is so great - he can't keep his hands off of me these days. AND, I'm not complaining!

Ooo girl you look hawt! You have amazing legs!

Ooo girl you look hawt! You have amazing legs!

OK ... now I am blushing. Thank you.

You do look awesome! And for another 40+ yr. old, you give me great hope!

Today is officially 9 months. Cannot believe it's been that long. In some ways it still feels like yesterday and in others ways an etermity.

A HUGE THANKS to all of you for your continued support, well wishes, advice, and just being here when I need to vent or have a concern. I really thought I would wean off the forums after a while, but it seems like home here. Guess I will stay a little longer.

You guys are awesome. This is an amazing journey, isn't it?