I always liked seeing photos pre op...hell I still like to see them now. So here you go!

I just under 9 months out and down 172 lbs (about 20ish pre op). I follow the 600 -800 calories/+60 protein/+64 oz fluid/-40 carbs. I haven't really exercised and maybe walk a couple of miles a week. I am overall more active and I do plan on starting regular exercise soon. I have had off plan days but I can count the number of "cheats" on both hands. I wanted to get to a normal bmi quickly and this is what has worked for me. I am a few pounds away from "normal" and want to lose about another 20. Enjoy!

Before/Size 24

9 Months/Size 10

Wow - great job! You look fantastic.

You are ROCKIN that sleeve!

Your smile is priceless, thank you for sharing! Never thought I would be excited to show my hubby pics of another women lol

Hollirose, I'm so grateful to have you as an inspiration here and on MFP. Thanks for sharing your story and your wisdom!

Oh and, YOU LOOK GREAT!

You're a serious ROCK STAR!! I'm also a heavy weight (highest was 379, surgery weight 359) and its nice to see someone who started out at around where I did do so amazing!! I'm 2 and a half months out and down 74lbs so I'm getting there. Seeing this lets me know I CAN get there so thank you! Amazing job!!

You're a serious ROCK STAR!! I'm also a heavy weight (highest was 379, surgery weight 359) and its nice to see someone who started out at around where I did do so amazing!! I'm 2 and a half months out and down 74lbs so I'm getting there. Seeing this lets me know I CAN get there so thank you! Amazing job!!

Wow.. You are doing great!! I think it took me about 4 months to lose 100 lbs. You are totally going to pass me up. . Be sure and post some pics and let everyone know how you are doing it. You will be at goal in no time!

I have lost 172 lbs. I do weigh within one pound of what I have lost... If that makes sense. =)

Hey Hollirrose, YOU look AMAZING!!! What a transformation, Congrats on such a beautiful accomplishment and for doing this for you!

Fantastic! You look amazing! Good luck with the last 20. I am steadily losing about 5 pounds a month for the past 3 months and I hope to lose my last 19 in the next 4 months. I am happy that my weight loss has slowed down to this pace. I am doing yoga...and LOVE it! Exercise will help to firm things up too so I hope you find something you like to do. Good luck!

Good job! !!!

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Congratulations on all the weight loss, my goal is too lose 240lbs. It's very nice to see how much you have lost it gives people like me motivation and encouragement!!

Holy smokes...you look fabulous!!!! Congrats!!!

You look great!

Wow....

can you please let us know what a normal day of your food diary would be now?

Wow! I'm also 9mths but 118 down. What do you eat? Do you have excess skin.