OK, time flies, and my 6 months post op are coming up in few days.

I wrote a detailed 3 months post op journey, with all the great health changes and weight loss.

I am still enjoying the great health changes, and my weight is still going down, albeit bit slower now.

No more acid reflux for me, yay! Weaning myself off Nexium slowly, and so far so good.

I want to show few photos, I have 2 lots of Befores, as I was slim prior to my massive, rapid weight gain in 2014-2016.

So, here are a couple of me in 2009, and 2013

Then the 2014-2016 photos. I hate them, especially the one on the right. The weight gain aged me so much, and I felt deformed, my eyes became slits, big arms etc. I actually don't have a photo of myself at my heaviest (222 Ib), I refused to have photos taken by then, and couldn't look in the mirror. I put on 90.2 Ib in 2 years!

And finally post WLS, at 3 months (left) and now (right).

I will take some body shots soon and post these.

For now, just face shots, but I feel like I had a natural face lift

Starting to look normal again. Still have 22-30 Ib to go, but already the changes are great!

Very happy with my sleeve!

That's awesome. I'm 5 weeks out. I've lost 18 pounds, 26 if you include the preop diet. I was just cleared for exercise yesterday. I feel like I've barely lost anything but my doctor said I've done great and to expect 8-10 lbs a month if I'm working on it.

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@@doingitmyway

Thank you!

Yes, you have done great! The 8-10 Ibs per month loss is a good loss. I was told the same.

With regular and steady loss (not super fast) I have healthy hair (no hair loss) and the only loose skin I have is in my upper arms.

So, count your blessings.

At 3 months post op I saw my face was changing and I could cross my legs, and the weight loss was noticeable.

Now, at 6 months post op, the change is even bigger and better.

You will get there. It takes time, but it happens.

So, be happy to steadily plod along.

All the best!

@, you are looking great

Unfortunately my toilet ends up stealing the show too lol

Wishing you continued success

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@@Christy5913

Yes, those toilets want to be memorable ......

Thank you for the well wishes, and hip, hip hooray to your continuing success too. You look awesome!

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Hahaha You are very welcome and thank you!!

Here's too a brighter future

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Hugs and kisses to you !

Yes, definitely a big Yes to a brighter future!

I will now work to combine the last 2 photos to post on your Transformation Tuesday post, together with my yucky before ones ....

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Hugs and kisses to you as well !

Awesome, look forward to seeing them

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Found a couple more Befores.

Couldn't stand having photos taken, and then looking at them .....

Before:

After 6 months post sleeve:

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I just realized I didn't leave a comment...

Love the before and after pics, you are killing it with the weight loss and looking great, thanks for sharing and motivating us all

I'm still loving the longer hair and bangs, looks lovely on you

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@@Christy5913

Thank you!

I actually just had a cut, my hair was longer still. Yes, the weight loss is great. I felt such a frump, and I forgot what I looked like, until I found few more pre-op photos.

I am still not at goal, but I hope that by Christmas I will be there.

Christy, you look phenomenal, and beautiful. You have such beautiful face and hair, and you have done an amazing great job with your weight-loss!

You are an inspiration!

So, we can inspire and motivate each other

Aww... Thank you so much You are such a sweet lady !!

I, too am hoping to be at goal by Christmas (be a nice Christmas present) and I'm definitely down to keep motivating and encouraging each other a long the way !!

Wishing you continued success and looking forward to your progress pics

Hugs and Kisses

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Today I hopped on my scales, and I am now 22 Ib (10 kg) away from my stretch goal!

So, I am still losing weight, yay

Bit slower now, but still losing!

Today I reached my final decade ( Less than 22 Ib ) to be under, towards my goal.

6 and 1/2 months later I finally got under 70 kg, and weigh 69 kg ( 151.8 Ib ).

Being in AU, I am used to Metric system, but with my calculator I can show Ibs lost in my updates.

So, each 10 kg lost ( 22 Ib) was a milestone for me.

Now, I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel

19.8 Ib ( 9 kg) to go to my stretch goal, then visit my Dietician again, and discuss maintenance.

After my scales not moving for few weeks, they're on the downward slope again, Yay!

I may reach my stretch goal before Christmas.

This will be the best present!

Congrats ????

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@@dusky goddess

Thank you! Best wishes for your journey