So, my surgery was September 25, 2014. I have slowed way down on my weight loss, but I am still following the plan and exercising. I have always been the type to run from a camera. This past Sunday I decided to take a picture of my own to see what all the fuss has been about by my appearance. And for the FIRST time in quite a long while I was not embarrassed by what I seen. My starting weight was 222, I am 5'4 1/2. Yep. Throwing in that half. Sunday when I took that picture I weighed in at 157. I still have 17 more to go until goal. But couldn't be happier with my life at the moment.

You look great! And you are proof that it's good to take progress photos throughout this journey. I HATE HATE HATE cameras and photos, but I've forced myself to take some progress pics along the way so I can see the difference. Still won't let anyone take pics of me at family gatherings or whatnot though!

I meant to add my starting picture taken the day before surgery by doctor.

You look amazing! Congratulations on your sucess!

You look great! You already look like you are at an ideal weight to me!

Thank you all! This has definitely been a journey of a lifetime.

Congrats. You have me excited about taking my own journey.

you can be proud of how far you have come

You look great!

-RC-

Just beautiful! Congrats on your success! I see why everyone is raving. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you everyone. I have lost another 9 pounds since this picture. I am 8 pounds away from goal. Yah!!! When I hit goal that will be a total amount of weight lost of 82 pounds.

So awesome! Can you even believe you are saying "8 pounds to goal"?! Do you think you will be satisfied with your goal or will you go a bit below to give yourself a bit of cushion? Bravo to you!

Looking good ...

You are now officially inducted into the 'Goddess of Awesomeness' club

-RC-

Here is my new side by side. Beginning doctor picture. And the right side picture was taken a month ago. New goal, 10 more pounds and done. I am 9 months post op today.

So very happy for you! Way to go!

Wow-you look great! Thanks for posting the pictures. It's very inspiring for those of us just starting the journey.