I love seeing the progress people have made after surgery. So for those comfortable enough to share them I'd love to see your before and after (and even progress) pics. I haven't had surgery yet (and wont for at least another 3mths) so I don't have any to post but I still like seeing what I have to look forward to. The pic below is me at my highest of 316lbs 2hrs after my son was born.

2 hours ago, vikingbeast said:

Since I am now halfway between my heavy weight and my goal weight, I thought I'd show myself. I lost 26 lbs. on my own, then 9 lbs. on the pre-op diet, and 41 lbs. so far since surgery (five weeks ago). I only "see" the changes when I look at before-and-after pictures. I'm starting to see what I'll look like further along and I ain't mad about it.

76 lbs. down, 76 to go.

Smokes, you look GREAT!

On 10/20/2021 at 4:58 PM, vikingbeast said:

Since I am now halfway between my heavy weight and my goal weight, I thought I'd show myself. I lost 26 lbs. on my own, then 9 lbs. on the pre-op diet, and 41 lbs. so far since surgery (five weeks ago). I only "see" the changes when I look at before-and-after pictures. I'm starting to see what I'll look like further along and I ain't mad about it.

76 lbs. down, 76 to go.

You look great! Congratulations on your success so far!

Another year, another before and after pic:

You look fantastic! Then hard work paid off. Congrats!

These pictures are amazing! Everyone has done such a super job!

i did a comparison picture today. 4 stone down. 15 weeks post op. Weight is still shifting 2-3lbs per week without much effort!

I cried…. I don’t recognise myself in the photo before.. why did I pretend that i was happy with my weight for so long before I was honest and said something needs to change. I cried because I feel sad for the lady on the left…

I’m sure you all know what I mean xx

On 11/06/2021 at 07:33, eholmes89 said:

These pictures are amazing! Everyone has done such a super job!

i did a comparison picture today. 4 stone down. 15 weeks post op. Weight is still shifting 2-3lbs per week without much effort!



I cried…. I don’t recognise myself in the photo before.. why did I pretend that i was happy with my weight for so long before I was honest and said something needs to change. I cried because I feel sad for the lady on the left…

I’m sure you all know what I mean xx

Your body language says so much; the before looks like “do I have to do this?” And, after looks like Super Woman! Your work has paid off!

From 1 month lost op to 6 months post op. I am 130 lbs down from my start weight and 110lbs down from my day of surgery weight. AND 153 lbs down from my highest weight. I am still struggling with all this change, it is hard to believe the way I look. Then when I stalled I was so upset and afraid until my hubby pointed out that while I stalled on the scale I was winning in other places. My face was changing, he could wrap his arms around me and he had to hold higher up on his forarm to close completely around me. My arms are smaller, I have more stamina and strength. Thank God for his support, helping me to be strong and keep going.

On 11/7/2021 at 12:59 PM, learn2cook said:

Your body language says so much; the before looks like “do I have to do this?” And, after looks like Super Woman! Your work has paid off!

Thank you!! And yes my confidence is back.

the first picture was 3 weeks before my Op on my last vacation - I ate and drank so much! But I knew I needed to take a photo for my before… I’m glad I did.

23 hours ago, Lahela said:

From 1 month lost op to 6 months post op. I am 130 lbs down from my start weight and 110lbs down from my day of surgery weight. AND 153 lbs down from my highest weight. I am still struggling with all this change, it is hard to believe the way I look. Then when I stalled I was so upset and afraid until my hubby pointed out that while I stalled on the scale I was winning in other places. My face was changing, he could wrap his arms around me and he had to hold higher up on his forarm to close completely around me. My arms are smaller, I have more stamina and strength. Thank God for his support, helping me to be strong and keep going.

Amazing! You look amazing!
Totally agree … the mental impact it has seeing yourself so differently. I wasn’t ready for the emotion I felt when I really looked back at hold photos.

your hubby sounds perfect! The same as mine, i couldn’t have done this without him.
xx

3 hours ago, eholmes89 said:

Amazing! You look amazing!
Totally agree … the mental impact it has seeing yourself so differently. I wasn’t ready for the emotion I felt when I really looked back at hold photos.

your hubby sounds perfect! The same as mine, i couldn’t have done this without him.
xx

Thank you for the encouragement ?

On 6/25/2021 at 10:13 AM, ShoreGal68 said:

2 months post-op, down 40lbs from starting weight!

• Sticking to Water and Protein goals
• Exercising ~5x a week, cardio and STRENGTH TRAINING!

Past self,

THANK YOU for doing this for your future self. Thank you for taking the before pictures, even though it was painful. On the days when I can't see the physical change in myself (even if the scale is moving) looking back to these really show me how far I've come already.

Nice job!!

How are you doing now? Our stats are very similar, and you look great in this photo! Great work.

My second time posting. I can’t believe I was there and now here. My mind is blown! I am about a year and a half post op and down over 150lbs!

Surgery was one year ago today. Down 170.4 lbs, weighed in this morning at 168.6. 24 BMI.

You look fantastic!! How do you feel?

On 10/21/2021 at 7:58 AM, vikingbeast said:

Since I am now halfway between my heavy weight and my goal weight, I thought I'd show myself. I lost 26 lbs. on my own, then 9 lbs. on the pre-op diet, and 41 lbs. so far since surgery (five weeks ago). I only "see" the changes when I look at before-and-after pictures. I'm starting to see what I'll look like further along and I ain't mad about it.

76 lbs. down, 76 to go.

Look at you lookin' like a Scandinavian snack right there! ?