Ok, so at 22mths post op I am still not at goal... and I am still obese... but you know what... photos don't lie!

I am attatching two pics; fir from May 2010 at my heaviest 238lbs and the second from May 2012 at my current weight of 165lb.

Like I said, I am 14-24lbs away from goal and still obese... so work this out!

Now, I don't want to sound cocky but I think I am looking ok in the second one... I absolutely hate the first one, and this is one of my 'better' pre op pictures!

Those of you out there who aren't at goal or in the stall from hell, I hope that seeing these pics help you to realise that the scale and the BMI are JUST numbers and there is more to success than the numbers.

I am so glad to hear that someone else has stalled for months. I have been stalled about that long, but everyone comments on how I am still "losing weight" even though the scales don't show it. I am not to my goal yet, but I can live the rest of my life like this without any problem...so much better than 100 pounds ago. Kathe

You are not obese. You look fabulous!

Grannyk... I've has those words said to me too ...'So, Coops, how much more weight have you lost?' and when I reply 'not a pound since Oct!' Peeps think I am lying... why would I lie...!!

I suppose as long as we are getting smaller we are winning!

MG2 - you know without you I would have given up by now... you are my inspiration; through thick and thin! I'm so glad and proud that we are sleeve sistas! And when I get a compliment from someone like you, I know I'm on a winner... thank you xx

I really do appreciate all the lovely comments... always cheer me up!

Great job girl

You look great. Hang in, fight the fine fight and don't get discouraged. You've succeeded marvelously.