I think it's encouraging and empowering to ourselves and our WLS sisters& brothers to show some before and afters. Everything you went through (or are about to go through) deserves a little praise. Even if you aren't at goal weight yet, (I'm not!!) share !

@@dashofsunshine 5 months WOW that is amazing...any tips?

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@@dashofsunshine 5 months WOW that is amazing...any tips?Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

I'm a year and 5 months out, not just 5 months. Lol just making sure you didn't think I lost 172 lbs in 5 months!

I guess my best tip would be to work on yourself mentally. There is a reason we all got to 250 or 300 lbs, a reason we needed this surgery - and a lot of it is mental. I worked with therapists, nutritionists, and groups at my hospital to repair my mind and be sure that the changes I made were for life. Other than that...follow your doctors plans, don't drink your calories, learn moderation in the way you eat. Don't label foods as "good" or "bad." food is just food. It is fuel for your body. Don't be afraid to treat yourself in moderation; learn balance. Protein first has become such a way of life for me that I don't even think about it anymore - same with checking nutrition labels.

Edited April 12, 201610 yr by dashofsunshine

going into year 7 with the band. Maintaining an 87lbs lose.... would i love to be at 135.... Yes, but this is where my body wants to be right now.

this was my first two years after LB... and the other was taken Saturday.

Wow...Congrats! You look damn good! Not to be too personal but did you need any plastic surgery?

Here are mine. I'm 2.5 years post op. I've lost 130+ pounds.

This is me in my first new workout outfit. I am 6 months out from surgery here. I think that the mirror just makes you look slimmer!

I can't believe that I am posting the second picture but oh well, I am sure that we all have seen granny panties before.

Edited April 12, 201610 yr by smb1966

Here are mine. I'm 2.5 years post op. I've lost 130+ pounds. ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1460488330.333768.jpg ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1460488340.820237.jpg

WOW Amazing! Congratulations on your success.

smb1966

I have a long way till I hit goal, but the difference is already night and day 4 months in.

going into year 7 with the band. Maintaining an 87lbs lose.... would i love to be at 135.... Yes, but this is where my body wants to be right now.

this was my first two years after LB... and the other was taken Saturday.

Wow...Congrats! You look damn good!

Agreed !!!!!

Before and during. Surgery date 9/29. 60 pounds down. 40 to go.

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@@Dottymartin

You are stunning! You look fabulous!!

@@dashofsunshine

Way to go girl! Absolutely inspiring! This is exactly why I started this thread! Keep it up!

I love all the inspiring pictures and nice comments!! Everyone is looking terrific! Remember we are all in this for a healthier life ! Good luck to each and every one of you!!! [emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️

@@KristenLe Nothing is to personal.... Im pretty much an open book. I had a TT 2/12... it was the only area that didn't cooperate... the rest went back the way it was supposed to. I started exercising about 2 months after LB... and was in the gym 5-6 days a week... Zumba, walking, elliptical, weights, swimming... Not saying that if you work out all the time that you wont need PS... but i know for me... it def. helped.

the PS told me no amount of exercising was going to bring my stomach back. I had two kids by c-section, gallbladder hysterectomy & Lapband surgery... so my stomach was shot and i have most of the scares to prove it... lol

@@KristenLe Nothing is to personal.... Im pretty much an open book. I had a TT 2/12... it was the only area that didn't cooperate... the rest went back the way it was supposed to. I started exercising about 2 months after LB... and was in the gym 5-6 days a week... Zumba, walking, elliptical, weights, swimming... Not saying that if you work out all the time that you wont need PS... but i know for me... it def. helped.

the PS told me no amount of exercising was going to bring my stomach back. I had two kids by c-section, gallbladder hysterectomy & Lapband surgery... so my stomach was shot and i have most of the scares to prove it... lol

Well I must say...your boobs look fantastic! :-). Mine will probably be sagging to my knees! Lol

You have inspired me!

October 2015

April 2016 (not after pics.....but DURING pics....long way to go to reach AFTER status)

@@Dub man, you're looking awesome!