I've now reached 110 pounds lost! That is more than my sister weighs haha I go around saying "I lost a Sammy" lmao And my mom keeps saying "Half-a-Hana" lol The feeling is incredible. I'm buying size 10 outfits, medium dresses... I'm working out and running a lot and just generally enjoying life so much more than before.

This past weekend I went up to NY for a family wedding. I hadn't seen a number of these people in a long, long time and the response was overwhelming. Some people cried, they were so happy for me and my success and my good health. I felt and looked incredible. It was just an incredible weekend. Below are a couple of before photos and the last photo is a small collage from the wedding!

November 2012

June 2013

May 2014 (4 weeks post-op)

September 12, 2014

September 27, 2014 (5 months post-op, 110 pounds lost)

HW (recorded): 301

SW (4/21/14): 271

CW (9/27/14): 191

32 years old

5'5"

Holy Smoke! You look fantastic hmk715!! I'm green with envy too (I had my surgery April 29 and haven't lost nearly that much - Down from 276 on surgery day to 208 today - I'm happy about it though). You do look so joyful and delighted, and beautiful both before and after. I hope you feel incredibly proud of yourself, and all of your hard work - it's paid off big time. Way to go!

AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Congrats!! You're an inspiration to all of us! I'm 61 lbs down and couldn't be happier!

OK, you look hella gorgeous and I want those red shoes and yes, the red dress!!

@@katesuccess Thank you so much! And you should be happy! You're doing fabulously too!

@@Comeflywithme An inspiration? Me?! That's so cool haha I love it! Everyone on this site has helped so much as I progress on this journey so any little bit I can do to make someone feel motivated/better/accomplished, I'm more than happy to provide it!

You look absolutely beautiful !!!!! I have not had my surgery yet but when I do I hope that I do as well as you. You are an inspiration to us all.

You look absolutely stunning! I just got sleeved last Friday and will use your inspiration to stick with the program! Thanks!

@@hmk715 KICK ASS. GREAT WORK. That is truly great.

You look wonderful. Are your working out a lot? That seems like a lot of weight for 5 months. I am over 2 months and have only lost 42 pounds. Not sure I could even get close to what you have lost in 5 months. Great job! Jealous here too.

Wow you look amazing!

Wow!! One red hot lady!! You look amazing!! I can't wait to be in your shoes!! 6 days post op here.

@@SherB I lost 80 pounds in 5 months, 30 before surgery. And yeah, I do work out a lot and was foruntely able to start the week after surgery and haven't really stopped since. It's a big part of my success, really. I started with only cardio - walking, ellipticals, treadmill... Eventually started a couch-to-5K training app and 2 months ago I started with a personal trainer to help incorporate weight/strength training to work on toning the loose skin.

Thanks everyone for the kind words and awesome response!!

You look great!! Awesome job

You look fantastic! You are in my height weight range and thanks for inspiring me. I think surgery is going to be around late Nov. or Dec. I hope to have the same turn out as you

I am 4 months out and have had some complications that have gotten me in the dumps from time to time and also slowed my weight loss. But seeing your success is really inspiring me to keep my eyes on the prize. NIGHT AND DAY wow not only are you objectively beautiful but it's like you glow happiness from inside out. Congrats and keep it going!