So, I've been sleeved for 7 months now. I have been in a stall for a few weeks, but I'm in the process of changing things up a bit and I am hopeful my scale will be a little bit nicer to me in the weeks to come.

However, there is SO much more to getting smaller than just looking at what my scale says!! I went back and made a bunch of face screen shots of how much my face has shrunk in the last 7 months, and even going back to when I used to weight well over 300 Lbs. I'd say at the end of the day, I'm a VERY happy and VERY successful person!!

And here's to my last 40 or so pounds. They say the last of it comes off slowly, well I think I'm set in my ways now and that to me is no big deal. I can already find all kinds of cute clothes anywhere. Not only that, I'm healthier today than I ever have been. My panels are excellent, no signs of any type of blood sugar issues, cholesterol is outstanding and my High Blood Pressure is GONNNNEEEEE!!!!

I've come so far, simply because I used to wear a size 28W / and 3X tops. Today I'm fitting nicely in 14's and Medium tops. I even have some 14's that are getting a little loose and I'm constantly having to pull them up. Not only that, a few weeks ago I actually was able to put on a pair of TENS!!!!!!! I was sooo stoked, I think I may have even shed a little tear... heee!!!

My Ring Size has gone from an 8 1/2 down to a 5 1/2 now. My fingers are so skinny, that I do recognize - and always COOOOOLD!!! LOL Anyway, I'm just so happy to be able to share this with all of you. I'm on top of the world, I feel super amazing and most of all CONTENT.

Until next time...

Well girl, I recognize many of those faces... and all of them were super nice, encouraging and upbeat in the face of stalls and other uncomfortable topics. Congratulations and keep up the good work!

Beautiful AND collar bones too! You look like a movie star!

Yay you! That's fantastic! Your story is inspiring! I love the different face shots. You can tell such a difference. You look great! Good luck to you as you get out of your stall and work on those 40lbs. I'm sure you'll be to goal in no time!

Whoohooo for all your successes . You look GREAT

OGM...I cannot believe you have made such progress in just 7 months! It is amazing to see how your face has changed and you look so beautiful. :rose:

Thanks so much for posting these pictures. It is hard to understand how important visuals like this were to me when I would wake up and have the 2 AM doubts and question my sanity. I'd log onto VSG Talk and find some lovely pictures like this, calm down and go back to bed reassured that I am on the right path! Congratulations on your success and I honestly can't imagine how you are going to look even better in the future because you look so great now!

@Looou, you know it is my long term goal to complete my education with become a RD. I really want my focus to be on bariatrics as well. THAT would be the most rewarding thing I could do with my life, and my way of giving back to my community. I believe it's now my calling.

@feed; @speedy; @sunny; @MrsK - I just have to tell you all THANK YOU!!!

@Beading, just keep strong lady! You ARE making the right decision. I pondered it for over a year, watching the progress of most of my ex-bandster friends just melt away. I finally decided I needed to do something, and NOW!!! Now I'm sitting wishing I'd done it sooner. However, maybe I wasn't truly ready - I truly believe GOD opens all doors, and only when HE's ready. Hugs!!!

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I just want to add a little blurb to this thread: This morning I FINALLY BROKE MY STALL!!! I'm down over 3 Lbs overnight!!! So... moral of the story - keep working your sleeve and it WILL WORK FOR YOU!

Staying positive... that's what I'm all about. :D

lookin good girl....amazing transformation!! love the pics you must be amazed when you look back at them..

You look Great!!!

SWEET!!! Nice Job!

Thanks y'all!!!!

@ Kelli - you better believe it! I think it's the only real way I notice the differences and I'm glad I've been keeping a record.

Your pictures are amazing! I am three weeks out of my surgery and so far down 36 lbs. Your pics are very encouraging!