So, AT 16MTHS POST OP, I have reached my original size goal... UK14! was this size when I got married ( but 14-18lb lighter!) 17 years ago And, I am really pleased to be here.

I still want the scale to say my goal too... and who knows, that might result in a smaller size clothes.

I am a UK 14 in trousers - gotta be careful with the cut/style; dresses; tops and jumpers; skirts and training clothes!

I have had a hard couple of weeks with the scale bouncing around so this really has cheered me up... here are my latest pics

Ladyyyy u are about to disappear!! look how tiny u have become:)))) COngratssss sweety and dont worry the goal is gonna hit u one day and U will be doing the scale danceeeee;) u know it right? lol

Coops, you look FAB!!! SO well done!!! :not_ripe:

You look wonderful!!!!! You are soooo tiny!!!!!

Deb

Thank you... not sure if tiny is the right adjective... but I am defo getting there!!

And, as a footnote, I am not wearing any make up.. so that has to say something about my confidence!! 16mths ago, there would be NO WAY a picture would be taken without some lippy, at least!!

Beautiful!!! You look so fabulous and petite!!!

Slow and steady is the name of our game! Love ya Coops!

You look awesome. Congrats!!!

I am so proud of you!!!!!

ThAT IS SOOOO AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! I never ever EVER doubted you. Not for one second.

Fantastic! Well Done! I am very very happy for you! You look wonderful!

Coops, did anyone ever tell you how adorable you are??? You look amazing! Doing a happy dance for you on my side of the pond!!!

YAYYYY COOPS! YOU DID IT GIRL! I'm sooo happy for you! Congrats and HUGS!!!!

Yay Coops!!!! That's wonderful!!! You have such an inspiring story!! Cheers!!

Let me be frank... first you are looking fantastic and the new pants are cute. Second, I am SO jealous! You still have an a$$! Mine is more like two pancakes sliding down the wall. I would give back 5 pounds for a little more a$$. Your body looks great in those pants. Do you think the boxing helps the backsides? Cheers.

Once again... THANK YOU ALL! You all know, just where I am coming from... my nonsleeve friends, whilst being happy for me, just don't 'get it' like you do! It has taken me a while but it has been worth it. I wore the trousers today, and they felt great!! Working on those last 10lbs 'cos a goal thread fromt he Coopster would just be the best thing for me...

Let me be frank... first you are looking fantastic and the new pants are cute. Second, I am SO jealous! You still have an a$$! Mine is more like two pancakes sliding down the wall. I would give back 5 pounds for a little more a$$. Your body looks great in those pants. Do you think the boxing helps the backsides? Cheers.

Hey Feedyoureye...

I have had many comments, all positive, about my booty... seems to be quite peachy these days...lol... and yea, I defo think boxing helps... all those squats has to do some good. I also run on the treadmill and walk my dog.. so good lower body toning! Do you do any exercise... I highly recommend boxing. Since I started in March, I've managed to shift about 14lbs... but gone down from a UK 18 to a Uk14! Has to be something in it?!

I have a lot of muscle now... I was thinking about posting a pic of my thighs and calf muscles...lol... my hubby said he would give anything to have legs as strong and toned as mine and he is a 6ft hairy arsed police officer - handsome too of course!! x

I dance twice a week, with squats as part of the warmup... and walk twice a week for about 45-60 minutes... But i need more... When I was fat, the class really made the butt look "proud", but with the melting of the fat... proud no more. :^( On the up side the legs look pretty good... wearing short skirts for a change!