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.

What difference!! You look awesome.

Putting it all out there. My first bikini picture. Yikes.

No saying yikes! You look awesome! We have somewhat similar stats so I hope to look as good as you in a bikini!

Putting it all out there. My first bikini picture. Yikes. ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1435542828.994045.jpg

Yikes?? You look incredible in that bikini! Your stomach looks amazing. No matter how much I lose, my stomach will never be able to see the light of day in a bikini without surgery