Hi everybody

I am more of a lurker than a poster but read the forums every day and love hearing how everybody's getting on. Before and after pictures really kept me motivated when I was starting out, so here is mine as I officially hit a normal bmi yesterday! Taking a lot of courage to post my before pictures, they make me so sad. I can't believe I was ever that big - I certainly didn't feel it at the time.

I was sleeved on the 5th October 2013 with a BMI of 44 weighing 240lb. As of yesterday my weight is 132lb with a BMI of 24.9. I have gone from a size 20 a 4/6. I want to lose another 12lb to give me a bounce range, but now mainly working on tightening everything up .

Thanks for posting, Mary - you are an inspiration and you look great! And happy . You should not be embarrassed about your before photos - you should be proud - just look at how far you've come.

Thanks for posting, Mary - you are an inspiration and you look great! And happy . You should not be embarrassed about your before photos - you should be proud - just look at how far you've come.

Thank you!! X

Great job!

You look great!

Wow! I love seeing before and after pictures. I'm In the process of paper work and doctor visits before I can get my surgery. Excited to get it though!

You look great! Keep up the good work!

Great job, Mary. Can't wait til I can post some of my own. People like you motivate people like me to stay the course.

You look fantastic!!! Congratulations.

Awesomesauce girl-keep on rockin it! Congrats and know you are very inspiring!

Great job! Looking good!

Who's a BAMF now? Oh, that's you, Miss Mary

Thank you for your lovely comments, everybody!

Congratulations! You look fantastic!!

Hi everybody <br> I am more of a lurker than a poster but read the forums every day and love hearing how everybody's getting on. Before and after pictures really kept me motivated when I was starting out, so here is mine as I officially hit a normal bmi yesterday! Taking a lot of courage to post my before pictures, they make me so sad. I can't believe I was ever that big - I certainly didn't feel it at the time.<br><br> I was sleeved on the 5th October 2013 with a BMI of 44 weighing 240lb. As of yesterday my weight is 132lb with a BMI of 24.9. I have gone from a size 20 a 4/6. I want to lose another 12lb to give me a bounce range, but now mainly working on tightening everything up . <br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br>

Mary,

You look amazing! Congratulations on you wonderful success, and thank you for sharing your inspiring photos!

congrats and keep up that great work!!!