Finally a real before and after picture

[Elode 8,093]

So here it is....my daughter had this in her room and gave it to me. My highest weight was 297. Pre surgery 267, now 145. I'm 5'8 and it took me a little less than a year. Enjoy! Lol!!! Sorry it's sideways. I'm adding a side by side for comparison.

[KristenLe 5,979]

Holy crap! Are you sure that was you? Lol.

[Elode 8,093]

@@KristenLe Girl I'm positive.

My nose is even skinner ha!!!

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

Freak out! They are -- but how can that be? -- the same person. Of course I've known that you'd lost oodles of pounds, but I'd not given a thought to what all those pounds may ever have looked like. If you now take a picture of yourself holding up your catch on a fishing trip to the same place, the poor things will look much, much larger.

Suggested captions for each photo: "Me on a sardine expedition" and "Me on a tuna trip."

Hot diggity.

Edited May 15, 2016 by WLSResources/ClothingExch

[darima77 56]

Wow you look great! Your pics are inspiring. What did you eat usually?

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[Marissela 49]

Lol good to hear that your nose is even slimmer...can't wait to see my nose slim down too

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[Elode 8,093]

@@WLSResources/ClothingExch lol! That's great!!

[Elode 8,093]

@@darima77 In the beginning I was super strict and tracked my carbs, sugar, sodium and calories only eating 800. Now I eat whatever I want in small portions. I don't track anything. I made this salmon Wellington tonight for dinner and ate maybe a 2inch thick slice. Mainly focusing on the salmon but I did eat some of the crust too. My sleeve is small so I'm more of a grazer since I fill up so fast.

[Elode 8,093]

@@Marissela lol! It really did! I didn't even notice that until I saw this picture. And my neck, good lord that neck!!

[KristenVSG2014 1,871]

Oh wow. What a great before pic! Glad your daughter saved it so you can show your progress.

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[Elode 8,093]

@@KristenVSG2014 Me too. I don't have any before's but one. I'm sure my mom has some but I haven't been out there. I don't like looking at it but then again I do.

[Elode 8,093]

@J Germaine Johnson Thank you!

[reree6898 1,164]

Wow, amazing job! You continue to inspire me. [emoji4]

[kimnsc 8]

Wow, that's amazing.... U look great!!!!

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[Elode 8,093]

Thank you ladies! I know I keep saying this but I'm not always on here and I get a lot of questions so I've decided I will FB friend people for the messenger aspect of it. I DO NOT talk about my surgery. The people who need to know it's simply updates (secretly) and food ect... I'm willing to be friends with any of you to bounce idea's off of each other. If you're creepy and weird I have the ability to unfriend you and I will. I won't share who's on there with me now or ever. We just like to have fun! My reasoning behind this is because I work healthcare and have my phone on the floor. I can't have it going off for this. My last post have 11,000+ views and 300+ response. I don't like to miss a question that someone may have.