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.

June 2013 vs June 2014....best year ever

Holy makeover! You looks great! What are you stats? Did you have a TT or are you that fortunate to look so great with no loose skin?

June 2013 vs June 2014....best year ever

You look great! I have to ask if your stomach returned to that shape alone? I am worried about all of the extra skin I will have to contend with. I hope my skin will return to a tolerable level of jiggle.

Holy makeover! You looks great! What are you stats? Did you have a TT or are you that fortunate to look so great with no loose skin?

Thank you! So I'm 5'2 and I'm 36 years old. Stats below

Hw- 255

SW-241

CW- 157 (as of today!)

GW- 125

No TT (yet). Right after the surgery I started slapping on the jerkins skin firming lotion like a crazy person. I don't know if that really did anything but in my head it did. Once I hit 189 I started working out a LOT. Spinning, Pilates, yoga and boot camp. I can't say enough about Pilates, I think that helped a lot.

I do have lose skin mostly around the lower area. And you can see if from the side but overall I was expecting a lot worse. I carried most of my weight in my tummy so it was a big concern.

I've also never had kids so I'm not sure if that means anything.

Thank you! So I'm 5'2 and I'm 36 years old. Stats below

Hw- 255

SW-241

CW- 157 (as of today!)

GW- 125

No TT (yet). Right after the surgery I started slapping on the jerkins skin firming lotion like a crazy person. I don't know if that really did anything but in my head it did. Once I hit 189 I started working out a LOT. Spinning, Pilates, yoga and boot camp. I can't say enough about Pilates, I think that helped a lot.

I do have lose skin mostly around the lower area. And you can see if from the side but overall I was expecting a lot worse. I carried most of my weight in my tummy so it was a big concern.

I've also never had kids so I'm not sure if that means anything.

You look amazing! I will have to stock up on the Jergins and hope it helps me some. I have had 2 kids and was huge with each pregnancy so it is more of a pipe dream, but a girl can dream. Pilates is supposed to be amazing for strengthening the core and is on my list to try. Thank you so much for being open and honest. You give me hope I may be able to avoid a TT.

You look amazing! I will have to stock up on the Jergins and hope it helps me some. I have had 2 kids and was huge with each pregnancy so it is more of a pipe dream, but a girl can dream. Pilates is supposed to be amazing for strengthening the core and is on my list to try. Thank you so much for being open and honest. You give me hope I may be able to avoid a TT.

I'm always open and honest with this surgery stuff (for the good stuff and bad). Feel free to email me with questions or at those panic times (we all had them pre op). Sometime people tend to dwell on the bad or only talk on the boards like they are the perfect patients and everything is easy. It's ups and downs. But the ups will always out do the downs

Hello everyone started this journey 7 months going in weighing 315 I was wearing a size 22-24 in pants shirts was a 2-3x, I'm currently a size 14 and weight is 230 which I'm cool with that my goal was to get to a size 16 I have past that my body still wants to continue so I'm going to keep going! Lol still wanted to keep a Lil of my curves.

Edited June 7, 201412 yr by Ms. Keel

Hello everyone started this journey 7 months going in weighing 315 I was wearing a size 22-24 in pants shirts was a 2-3x, I'm currently a size 14 and weight is 230 which I'm cool with that my goal was to get to a size 16 I have past that my body still wants to continue so I'm going to keep going! Lol still wanted to keep a Lil of my curves.

You look great! Are you tall. You look so in your pictures.

Thank you! So I'm 5'2 and I'm 36 years old. Stats below Hw- 255 SW-241 CW- 157 (as of today!) GW- 125 No TT (yet). Right after the surgery I started slapping on the jerkins skin firming lotion like a crazy person. I don't know if that really did anything but in my head it did. Once I hit 189 I started working out a LOT. Spinning, Pilates, yoga and boot camp. I can't say enough about Pilates, I think that helped a lot. I do have lose skin mostly around the lower area. And you can see if from the side but overall I was expecting a lot worse. I carried most of my weight in my tummy so it was a big concern. I've also never had kids so I'm not sure if that means anything.

Wow you have amazing results, huge congrats!!! Your stomach is awesome!!!!! Sadly mine looks like a deflated pillsbury dough boy :/ I am proud regardless, but so happy my doctor said he can do my Panni this summer!!!! I need to lose 10# more! We still want to have one more child so plastics are a few years out but getting rid of that huge piece will make exercise so much more comfortable!!!! Best of luck with the rest of your journey!!!

HAD MY SURGERY A YEAR AGO IN JUNE IM DOWN 90 LBS I DID MY FIRST TOUR DE CURE FOR DIABETES AND CYCLED 16 MILES. LAST YEAR I WATCHED EVERYONE RIDE AND I WAS DETERMINED TO DO IT THIS YEAR AND DID!!

HAD MY SURGERY A YEAR AGO IN JUNE IM DOWN 90 LBS I DID MY FIRST TOUR DE CURE FOR DIABETES AND CYCLED 16 MILES. LAST YEAR I WATCHED EVERYONE RIDE AND I WAS DETERMINED TO DO IT THIS YEAR AND DID!!

That's awesome congrats to you!!!

Hello everyone started this journey 7 months going in weighing 315 I was wearing a size 22-24 in pants shirts was a 2-3x, I'm currently a size 14 and weight is 230 which I'm cool with that my goal was to get to a size 16 I have past that my body still wants to continue so I'm going to keep going! Lol still wanted to keep a Lil of my curves.

You look beautiful keep up the good work and don't lose that awesome smile!

You look great! Are you tall. You look so in your pictures.

I stand about 5'5 1/2... And thank you!

You look beautiful keep up the good work and don't lose that awesome smile!

Thank you crissyring77!

On the 24th of this month I will be 11 months out. at my highest weight I weighed 387 pounds. I now weigh 204 pounds. 186 pounds in 11 months wow. Never thought I would have lost this much weight and I feel great.

Mark, Edmond Oklahoma

Edited June 9, 201412 yr by penman53

On the 24th of this month I will be 11 months out. at my highest weight I weighed 387 pounds. I now weigh 204 pounds. 186 pounds in 11 months wow. Never thought I would have lost this much weight and I feel great. Mark, Edmond Oklahoma

Oh my gosh !!!!!!! Well done to you, how fabulous !!!!!