Pretty nervous to post these, but part of my journey is to challenge myself to step out of my comfort zone, so here it goes....(deep breath)

Looking good! Congrats on the progress! I too am a picture-phob. I have to post mine yet too. Soon. Lol. Best to u!

And exhale... You look beautiful!

Look at you! You look great!

You look gorgeous! I started at 238, this gives me hope for when I'm 3 months out! Great job

Beautiful! You're doing great!

I understand about not wanting to post pics. I haven't wanted to post any on Facebook for fear of judgement not because i care all that much i just didn't want to see some of the negative comments. I understand it's different here as were all in this together but i just recently posted pics for the first time in a private weight loss group i joined on Facebook. I try to tell myself i'm not self conscious or at least that i was but i'm starting to realize maybe i was more than i wanted to admit.

You are looking great!!

Like I said, it was pretty scary for me to post these pics, but I have to say I wasn't prepard for how emotional it would make me to read the positive stuff. 39 lbs is not a lot compared to what some people have lost, and it's no where NEAR my goal weight, but it's the most I've lost in 20 years and it is SCARY. Knowing I can come here and not be the only one who feels that way, and feel safe is pretty amazing!

Thank you for the support!

I understand about not wanting to post pics. I haven't wanted to post any on Facebook for fear of judgement not because i care all that much i just didn't want to see some of the negative comments. I understand it's different here as were all in this together but i just recently posted pics for the first time in a private weight loss group i joined on Facebook. I try to tell myself i'm not self conscious or at least that i was but i'm starting to realize maybe i was more than i wanted to admit.

Nate, I just checked out your pics - you should share them! You've made amazing progress. Have you had a lot of negative feedback while losing? Was it about appearance or the surgery itself? Just curious. I chose not to share the fact that I had surgery with many people, so I haven't had to experience much negativity.

At any rate, you look great and should be proud! Thanks for the inspiration!

You look great- you're an inspiration!! Thank you for posting these- so fun seeing progress!!

You look great! Thanks posting!

You truly look incredible!! Your hardworking and devotion shows. Next stop, onederland

You truly look incredible!! Your hardworking and devotion shows. Next stop' date=' onederland [/quote']

I just hit 199 today!!!

Wow! What a difference, looks like the first pic is your mom or aunt, lol. Doing great!!!

Looking great!!