I had my surgery on August 22nd, so I am a little over 4 months post op. This summer at 5'3 my consultation weight in July was 231 lbs and I am now 155 lbs - putting me down 76 pounds! YAY!

I try to post monthly and this time when I was coming up with a picture to post I was just looking at pictures of my boyfriend and I from the summer. I think about how I felt this summer in pictures (insecure and uncomfortable) and how I feel now (confident and energetic) and I'm just very grateful. I've really appreciated his support throughout this process and looking at the pictures just made me feel grateful that I've had such a great support system, not just in him but in my entire family and my friends. I feel like it has helped me immensely. This surgery has just showed me that I really am lucky to have such great people in my life!

I hope everyone had a great holiday! I always enjoy seeing people's pictures, so I will post some below!

Picture 1: Sister's graduation party in July

Picture 2: Friend's wedding in July

Picture 3: Christmas Eve Party

Picture 4: Christmas Morning! (No way would I have ever let him pick me up like that over the summer lol!)

Picture 5: Christmas Day

You look like a new person! Absolutely incredible, you look amazing!

What a difference it makes once we get rid of all those extra pounds. You look simply beautiful.

I had my surgery on August 22nd' date=' so I am a little over 4 months post op. This summer at 5'3 my consultation weight in July was 231 lbs and I am now 155 lbs - putting me down 76 pounds! YAY!

I try to post monthly and this time when I was coming up with a picture to post I was just looking at pictures of my boyfriend and I from the summer. I think about how I felt this summer in pictures (insecure and uncomfortable) and how I feel now (confident and energetic) and I'm just very grateful. I've really appreciated his support throughout this process and looking at the pictures just made me feel grateful that I've had such a great support system, not just in him but in my entire family and my friends. I feel like it has helped me immensely. This surgery has just showed me that I really am lucky to have such great people in my life!

I hope everyone had a great holiday! I always enjoy seeing people's pictures, so I will post some below!

Picture 1: Sister's graduation party in July

Picture 2: Friend's wedding in July

Picture 3: Christmas Eve Party

Picture 4: Christmas Morning! (No way would I have ever let him pick me up like that over the summer lol!)

Picture 5: Christmas Day[/quote']

Boy you have done a fantastic job,you just inspired me.congraulation

Omg what a transformation! You look fabulous!!! I am only 3 days post op but you have me really excited about the future now. You really look incredible. I can't wait until I can jump on my boyfriends back like that!!

what a beautiful girl you are! my nut had me make a list of all the things i could think of that i want to do after i lose the weight- one of them was to have my hubby be able to give me a piggy back ride with out killing him! lol! our numbers are very similar. i am 5'3" and my initial weigh in was 224. only 11 DPO. so far i am totally regretting this. having trouble finding things to eat. still on my full liquid stage for another 4 days. i have developed a bad case of lactose intolerance. hoping to one day in the next few months be able to smile like you are! i am down to 199 today which is a great thing!!!!! just wish it wasn't due to basically starving myself!

When was your surgery? I had mine 12-12-12. I too am regretting it right now. I just got out of hospital for 6 days because I wasnt eating or drinking. Im having very hard time finding.foods also and also have become lactose tolerant. It is not fun yet.....

Wow! You look stunning! Like the smaller thinner younger sister of your former self. Just fantastic! You're beautiful!

Hey Jordyn, Thanks for all the information so far... hope you don't mind a couple more questions (I am now on the other side 2 weeks out and we have similar starting point/height/age so forgive me but I just want to do everything I can to do things right).

How often did you start exercising and what were you doing to start? vs. What are you up to now 4 months out?

Also, do you by chance have a history perhaps by month as to how the weight came off... is it a slow thing meaning couple lbs a week or did you find peaks and valleys?

Warmest wishes!

Hi there! Sorry it took me a bit to respond - haven't been on the site in a couple weeks.

I started exercising a lot in the beginning, trying to get in the habit of it. About 5 days a week. I started my internship full time and I am currently exercising about 3 days a week, but I am on my feet all day at my internship (I'm a little over 5 months out now).

As far as my weight history...this is kinda a rough estimate.

Starting: 231

1 month: 190-200 (I can't exactly remember)

2 months: 176

3 months: 166

4 months: 155

Currently: 148

It varied as to how it came off. Obviously you lose the most in the first couple months. My weight loss has slowed down, but I am still losing and see changes in my measurements and how my body looks and feels. I also got stuck at like 200, 190, 180, etc haha it was weird but I swear it happened. Don't stress about the scale though - just keep doing the right things and the results come! Taking measurements helped a lot to motivate me. Hope that helps. Good luck to you

Wow you look amazing!!!! And very happy!

Beautiful

Thanks so helpful! Good luck with the internship! I started exercising, cardio only, hoping docs say I can start my personal training again soon. I also am only weighing myself once a month, at least I am really going to try to stick to that. I think reading on here all the time about 'stalls' and people getting so stuck on the ups and downs of weight I figured not weighing myself forces me to focus on just doing everything right and the weight should follow. Hope it works.

Congrats

Congrats!! Just started the process very nervous! But excited I hope everything goes well

Thanks for the supportive comments everyone

Here is an updated post for 5 months if anyone was interested

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/67697-beforeafter-pictures-5-months-out/

You look AWESOME!!!! Congrats!

You look beautiful, happy and confident! What a cute couple you and your boyfriend make. Congrats and keep up the good work!