I started this journey at 234 pounds in my Surgeons office July 31, 2011. I had surgery August 8th at 225 pounds. I had a setback in September and started over really after a kidney stone and kidney surgery September 15, 2011 at 236 pounds (yes even higher than my original weight). I have lost 100 pounds in a year. I decided I would get a makeover and do a photoshoot. Here are a few of those pictures.. I will post the pic of me the day of surgery for reference.

I would not have made it except for the support I have found on this board. All you guys are great! I appreciate you all being there during the journey and the ups and downs. I am going into maintenance now and I will still need help and support during that but I am hoping to continue to pay it forward for anyone who is new to this and just needs encouragement that it CAN be You. I know I said that to myself a million times.. "could this be me " when I saw others how made it to goal. YES it can and it WILL be you. Love you all. Hope you like the new pics. Tammi

You look fantastic and much much happier:). Great advice to those of us who are in the beginning of this journey. I love the ideal of the professional photos upon reaching goal. It has been years since I've been in one.

You look absolutely amazing and deserve the reward of all of your hard work. I was sleeved on the 10th and I too am using this site to help me with my journey. Thank you for your insight.

Ur family is BEAUTIFUL and so r u! The pix are gorgeous! I'm looking forward to doing the same thing. Awesome idea! Thank u for continuing to post and giving tips like 70/70.

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You look great!!! Your family is beautiful too! And you are having plastic surgery in November?

Where did you get these done? (i'm in SA too.).

Thanks for sharing!

Judy

Amazing!

You look great!!! Your family is beautiful too! And you are having plastic surgery in November?

Where did you get these done? (i'm in SA too.).

Thanks for sharing!

Judy

I am having a lower body lift, an arm lift and a thigh lift in November. The girl that took these pics is a coworker/friend of mine. She does photography on the side. Her website is http://kimberlylander.zenfolio.com . She does great work!

I started this journey at 234 pounds in my Surgeons office July 31' date=' 2011. I had surgery August 8th at 225 pounds. I had a setback in September and started over really after a kidney stone and kidney surgery September 15, 2011 at 236 pounds (yes even higher than my original weight). I have lost 100 pounds in a year. I decided I would get a makeover and do a photoshoot. Here are a few of those pictures.. I will post the pic of me the day of surgery for reference.

I would not have made it except for the support I have found on this board. All you guys are great! I appreciate you all being there during the journey and the ups and downs. I am going into maintenance now and I will still need help and support during that but I am hoping to continue to pay it forward for anyone who is new to this and just needs encouragement that it CAN be You. I know I said that to myself a million times.. "could this be me " when I saw others how made it to goal. YES it can and it WILL be you. Love you all. Hope you like the new pics. Tammi[/quote']

Wow, look fabulous and you have a beautiful family!!

You are an inspiration!