I wanted to share my story and pictures. For those, that are considering surgery or going through the process, hang in there and just DO it!!!! the benefits are ultimately worth it

Anyway, here are my stats:

I'm 5'3 and 30 years old:

HW: 263 lbs

SW: 257 lbs

CW: 139-142 lbs fluctuate around this weight

GW: 130-135

I don't know if anyone wants to read my lenghty experience, but if you do, I posted it on RealSelf under my same user name. Oh yeah and people.com got a wind of my story, and posted it on their page. I really hope whoever is struggling doesn't give up and know that is hope and always light at the end of the tunnel!!!

All is can say is wow what a inspiration you are. Thank you for sharing. If I may ask did you need any plastic surgery? I'm just asking cause I wonder if I will need.

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All is can say is wow what a inspiration you are. Thank you for sharing. If I may ask did you need any plastic surgery? I'm just asking cause I wonder if I will need.

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Thank you!!

Yes, I needed plastic surgery and still need it.

I had an armlift and a breast lift in January 2016. My breast were not that bad since I haven't had children, but I completely lost volume!!!! I've never had smaller breast and I missed having my girls hahaha..

Now, I was really self conscious about my arms. My friends told me it was in my head, but believe me, i NEEDED the arm lift. My arms before surgery were pretty big, so there was a lot of excess skin. Having the arm lift gave me so much confidence.

I will be doing a LBL and then eventually a mini thigh lift. My stomach isn't as bad as it should because I had a previous tummy tuck, in 20, but I still need a second tummy tuck which will be done with the LBL. I can't wait to do it all.

Edited December 11, 20169 yr by bluedreams86

I'm with thikkay, you look great and did you require surgery? I'm concerned for my arms most. The rest will tighten with time.

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I'm with thikkay, you look great and did you require surgery? I'm concerned for my arms most. The rest will tighten with time.

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I did have an arm lift!! I think those that don't need it are extremely blessed.

I won't lie, I felt very conscious about it and didn't feel better until I had those suckers chopped. Lol

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Awsome , you look marvelous. My sleeve day was Dec 7 so I'm hoping my weight goes down soon.

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You DID IT AND YOU LOOK GREAT

THANKS FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT FOR ME AND OTHERS.

And GO GET YOUR GOAL

YOU CAN DO IT

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Wow you look amazing!

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You are beautiful at ur heaviest and ur lightest u are a beautiful person

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You look amazing

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Yes you are an inspiration

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Can i ask you about excess skin. I weigh the same as you on did post op. I worry about excess or baggy skin. You look gorgeous! What did you do to limit any excess skin. Anyone sugestions and experiences would be appreciated.

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You look amazing!!! We have similar starting stats, since I haven't had surgery yet. I hope to have the same success you did!! Such an inspiration ???????? thanks for sharing!

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You look great! Congratulations

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WOW! You are gorgeous in both your BEFORE and AFTER photos.

Insanely hot and a huge inspiration indeed! Great job!

Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

Wow, you look beautifull in all your pictures. What a incredible transformation, you totally rock

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