I am beyond ecstatic. I am now below 300 pounds! I started at 540 pounds on October 29, 2015 when I started this whole journey. I had surgery on May 29, 2016 at 480 pounds and Now, 10 1/2 months later I weigh 297.8! I have not had a 2 in the front of my weight in FOREVER. I only have 98 pounds to go until I hit my goal! (Which may change, I'm more going for a clothing size goal now more than a number goal )

I used to have to be on oxygen all the time because I was so fat I could not breathe properly. Now I can walk for over an hour with no break and not be out of breath! I am so extremely happy with my progress!

I used to HATE getting my picture taken, it was the WORST. Now I love getting in front of the camera, I ASK for pictures to be taken! This is the craziest thing for me. I feel pretty for the first time in a very very long time.

I started out at a size 6x (36-38) and now wear a an 18/20 on top and 22 on bottom. I even wear leggings now!

I have a large hanging skin on my stomach which I am having removed on June 5th! I will need a revision surgery when I get to goal but I am very excited for the surgery and the relief it will give me.

Here are some before and after pics for you guys!

Edited April 20, 20179 yr by Dashofpixiedust8

Way to go! You look fantastic!!!!

I'm still a little behind on abbreviations. What's nsv, and sv?

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NSV- non-scale victory
SV- scale victory [emoji5]️

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I'm fairly early on in my journey (and in the thick of all things lovely with my insurance company) and this was exactly the inspiration I needed tonight. Thank you. More importantly, you look amazing and so happy!!

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Ok, thank you.

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@Deactivatedfatgal You might or you might not! Everyone is different. My plastic surgeon suggested I wait 2 years for the arm or thigh lift.

@JupiterinVirgo Thank you!!

@xoxococojay Thank you! I am working hard!

@kissmygrits23NSV=non scale victory SV= scale victory

@Torriluv87Aww! Thanks so much! That's so sweet! It's always nice t o have a cheer squad!

@Beautiful DiamondsThanks!

@MissMellyMell Thank you so much! I'm sure you will be there soon!

@lilj8588 Thanks!

@missymoo137 Aww! I'm glad I could help! Good luck to you on your journey! I'm looking forward to seeing your successes!

Awesomeness! You look amazing! Congratulations!!!

Damn, you look great and seem to be in great spirits. And I really admire your generosity in keeping everybody motivated with the weight loss challenges. Thanks!

Congratulations on your progress so far!!! You are doing amazing! I just love hearing success stories!! Keep up the good work!

So inspiring! Isn't it fun to be able to buy and wear current fashions? I'm in love with cold shoulder tops and dresses right now.

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Oh my gosh girl! You look beautiful! So happy for you.

Congratulations, you look amazing!!!

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Wow! I'm so very happy for you. Congrats! It looks like a totally different person. You must feel so, so much better. Another newer you to come!

@Rita48 Thank you so much!

@hermione53 Aww thank you! I'm glad you appreciate it!

@ssbthodge Thank you!! I love hearing success stories too!

@anonmom It really is! I love cold shoulder tops and dresses too! I have spent so much money at Torrid they recognize my voice over the phone and know me by name lol!

@LittleSomethingNew Aww! Thank you so much!!

@vcalvillo90 Thank you!

@Propo Thanks! I really do feel like a different person...I am starting to be able to be the person I always knew I was but couldn't be because I trapped inside my body.

Congratulations!! You look amazing!! May I ask why you are having a revision surgery?