I know this is a brave move on my part but here goes.... The first pic is of me last spring in Brazil (far left) (234 lbs). I was there visiting for a wedding and this pic was taken by my brazilian family and I didnt know it would eventually end up on Facebook! I was so embarrassed by it. I got tagged in it and it went all over my page and everyone saw it before I could get it taken down. Anyways.....The second and third pics are of me at the beach last week (147 lbs). I have a funny tan line on my belly that we all thought was hilarious. I do think there is quite a bit of difference that nearly 90 pounds makes! I am no supermodel but I thought I looked decent in a bikini, my first one in 22 years! I wore five different ones, one for every day at the beach! I was only a little bit self conscious in them. A huge leap for me!

I wish I could post my bikini pics but like I told y'all only my surgeon and staff knows about my surgery, take my word for it, I am a sexy mama!

You go girlie!!! You looked fabulous before and even more fabulous now!!! Thanks for putting pics to give us inspiration!!!

YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!!

You look fabulous!!! Congrates on all your success! Your pic has given me a wonderful look into my future! Im down 42lbs at 3mth post op.. I have had many stalls but continue on my journey. Tracey

You look fabulous!!! Congrates on all your success! Your pic has given me a wonderful look into my future! Im down 42lbs at 3mth post op.. I have had many stalls but continue on my journey. Tracey

I have had small stalls during the process and I am currently in a "real" one. I have been the same weight for a month. I have lost a few inches though so dont count me out yet! Our starting weights are similar, everyone is a little different, but I think you can expect the same type results! How tall are you? Im 5' 4". I am looking into a lower body lift at the end of the year. My thighs are very loose and what fat I have left on my abdomen is just skin! I want it off so I can have a flat tummy!

I want to thank everyone for the kind remarks. I really appreciate it!

Yes we are very similar, I am 5'5 and my weight loss this month has been 5lbs. I started to hit the gym in these past 3 weeks and no wieght loss just inches I do alot of cardio and arms. My mom just had lower body lift in Feb and looks Great. She had lap band done three yrs ago. she down from 240 to 165. Worth the money!!!! Thanks for the pep talk

I am getting that lbl this winter.. I am scared of the pain. How bad was it for her?

You look fabulous!!! Thanks for sharing. I'll be happy if I look good in a one piece. You're an inspiration for us though.

Great job, all the hard work is paying off. You look great and healthy.

Wow...can I just say, that you looked good in your first picture as well. You had such a big smile, and Shakira was right, those hips don't lie! But your second photos are radiant! You look so happy and proud! I'll be ecstatic when I look like your first pic! I'm being sleeved July 13th and have got a way to go! But thanks for the inspiration!

Looking good!

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You look amazing! Good to have those photos'

Ps- I just bought that bikini last week- cant wait to wear it on Maui next month'

You are such an inspiration! You look so healthy - what a role model you are!

You look great..!! Wow.!!_____