Well here it is. I'm so embarrassed by my before photo smh, but that was me. All 330 lbs of me. Yikes!! My highest was 346 lbs at the start of this journey, but I lost 16 lbs pre op and 134 lbs post op and still going.

330 lbs day of surgery 196 lbs

That's awesome! It's always so refreshing to see success stories. I'm still having trouble wrapping my head around the idea of myself at a healthy weight!

You look awesome!

Well here it is. I'm so embarrassed by my before photo smh' date=' but that was me. All 330 lbs of me. Yikes!! My highest was 346 lbs at the start of this journey, but I lost 16 lbs pre op and 134 lbs post op and still going.

330 lbs day of surgery 196 lbs[/quote']

Omg u look so freakin amazing u look less then 196 nd I gotta get like u.

You look amazing! Poster child for the sleeve!!!

Wow!!!

Wow wow wow gorgeous. You look younger, lighter, and a head full of hair still! Do you use the Protein shakes as well?

Yes. Yes. Yes to all accounts! lol

I shaved years off my appearance, My skin tone lightened and evened out and my hair did grow, but I did experience some thinning around the edges. I will say that I started very early on taking the Vitamin Biotin and still do for hair growth. And, yes.. I drink a Protein shake EVERYDAY. It's called Max fortress whey protein shake. They sell it at Walmart for $16.00 I put 2 scoops in 28oz of Water and that gives me 52 g of protein. The rest I consume with food.

Hope this info helps

Wow thats amazing! You look like a totally different person!

Thanks.. All I can say is weight disfigures you. Point of reference?? My before photo LOL

Good luck on your journey and thanks again.

That's awesome! It's always so refreshing to see success stories. I'm still having trouble wrapping my head around the idea of myself at a healthy weight!

Wow you look great!! Awesome job How long has it taken you?

Thank you! I'll be 10 months post-op on the 27th and I'm still losing. I need to knock off 30 more lbs. and I'll be to a close.

I wish you much success on your journey!

Omg u look so freakin amazing u look less then 196 nd I gotta get like u.

Hahahaha..Just. Work. Your. Sleeve!! It'll all come into place.

That's awesome! It's always so refreshing to see success stories. I'm still having trouble wrapping my head around the idea of myself at a healthy weight!

I did too, but not anymore. I can see it, and you will too! It just takes us a while to envision a different "us" but once you get a glimpse of it you'll be able to see the real you clearly. Just don't ever give up or become discouraged. It will happen.

Best of luck to you

Wowzers!!!! I can only pray that I get your amazing results and collarbone fabulousness ! I'm 10 months behind you--I'll be sleeved 2/27...your post was EXACTLY what I needed!!! MOTIVATION!!!! Thanks and Congrats on your hard work!!!!(did I put enough !!!!!s?)

Wowzers!!!! I can only pray that I get your amazing results and collarbone fabulousness ! I'm 10 months behind you--I'll be sleeved 2/27...your post was EXACTLY what I needed!!! MOTIVATION!!!! Thanks and Congrats on your hard work!!!!(did I put enough !!!!!s?)

No!!!! You can never have enough "!!!!" LOL

Yay! Congrats on the upcoming surgery. I know you're excited, aren't ya!! Haha.

Much success and much weight loss, honey!

WOW!! You look awesome! Congratulations and hats off to you for weight loss success! Your picture is an inspiration to all. It feels so good to see sisters taking control of their life and health and not letting this obesity define/limit us.

You are truly an inspiration, I was sleeved on Feb 4 th. I am between purée and soft diet now. Can u give advice on your diet, exercise, all advice would be appreciated. God bless you!

Yes. Yes. Yes to all accounts! lol

I shaved years off my appearance' date=' My skin tone lightened and evened out and my hair did grow, but I did experience some thinning around the edges. I will say that I started very early on taking the vitamin Biotin and still do for hair growth. And, yes.. I drink a protein shake EVERYDAY. It's called Max fortress whey protein shake. They sell it at Walmart for 16.00 I put 2 scoops in 28oz of water and that gives me 52 g of protein. The rest I consume with food.

Hope this info helps [/quote']

Nikki82 is that protein drink considered ur meal or more like water intake? Is it disgusting or flavored? I have protein shakes but maybe your way of just drinking it like water would be easier as the shakes are starting to taste the same to me.

How many calories do you eat? Do you workout? You look great!!!