I am 80 pounds down from surgery on 8-8-2011. My hubby took a pic of me this morning on my way to lecture at a local college. I dont usually dress fancy for work because of what I do, but since I was dressed up, I let him take my photo. I will include a before pic so you can appreciate the difference! The first two pics are from my trip to Brazil with my family in March of 2011. I was about 235 pounds then. I am 154 today, the last picture.

I am so excited to have made it this far. I am 9 pounds from having a normal BMI. I am still working my sleeve and trying. I am in a bit of a plateau right now and they seem to be coming closer and closer together, just like the surgeon said they would. I am 20 pounds from my personal goal. I felt so good in these clothes today. Size 10 banana Republic slacks and a size medium blouse. Yay me!

You look awesome, lady. You are someone I really admire on this forum. I am so glad to see you doing so well.

Thanks Wishes! I enjoy this forum and it keeps me motivated to keep going. My sister is having a VSG done June 1! So excited for her and everyone that is going on this journey with me!

Congrats to you!!!!! Can't wait unitl I reach that! You look awesome!

Absolutely Amazing! This is the best thing (tool, courage to make the decision, choice) that could have ever happen to anyone of us! Congratulations!!!

OMGoodness! You look great! I would not have known you. Congrats on your success girl. I bet you feel great

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You look awesome!! You can really tell in your face and you have a cute little shape! I cant wait till i get my shape back instead of a huge belly. Im not due to be sleeved until July/August but you're a great inspiration.

Congrats from me too, you are looking wonderful! Keep up the great work!

Awesome! You look very fetching! Congrats and nice point on the board as good motivation.... I second that!

You look absolutely fantastic!!! An inspiration to all of us!!! Keep Rockin' that sleeve!!!!

Absolutely Amazing! This is the best thing (tool, courage to make the decision, choice) that could have ever happen to anyone of us! Congratulations!!!

You are looking fabulous too! Way to go!

you look great !!!!

TOTALLY FANTASTIC - INSPIRATIONAL - EXCITING -

You are living proof this works and can have a great outcome. I'll be sleeved on 4/23 and your pic today just totally charged me up!!! Thanks a million trillion.

Amazing...you look fantastic...love what my vertical sleeve is doing for me too. I feel so much better...

Totally awesome!! You were right about where I was pre-op, and your goal is right about where I want to get as well! You look amazing and truly are an inspiration. I was sleeved Nov. 1, 2011 and have lost 62 lbs. so far...heres to getting to goal!!

You look AMAZING!!! You were so pretty to begin with and now you're looking stunning! Congratulations. Isn't life so much easier in so many ways?! I'm sure you are inspiring countless people on the forums.