Hello my BP fam..... I haven't been on in a minute but that's because my life has been super hectic. For those of you that have been following me, you know that I am going thru a divorce. Yes , I mustered up the strength to leave his lowdown butt. But , honestly, that has been the best thing that could have happened to me. I am happier with me, I love and embrace my flaws as well as accomplishments. I smile more , I laugh more. I am truly blessed to have so many friends and my brother and sister in law who have really held me down.

Okay, weight update is as follows...started off at 242 lbs... I now weigh 156 lbs ( 6 lbs from goal weight), I wear a size 4-6 in women clothing, 5'7 ( almost), my waist is a 27 and I am loving life. I included a lot of pics to show my progress. I love you all for your support and kind words through my hard spots ... kisses and hugs to you all.

P.s. I look really small in first pic but it must be that camera because I don't think I'm that little, lol.

Edited June 11, 20179 yr by Dknal2

1 hour ago, MauiLolly said:

You are just gorgeous! I love the attitude in your second pic. Its Great! I'm only 4 days post op and I'm still sore and full of fluids. When did you start losing weight after you came home? I came home 3 pounds heavier! I've lost that but am waiting to get my mojo going!!!

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Thank you so much . I lost like 5 lbs after 2st week and it just kept going until month 2 I stalled n every month thereafter... I wud stall for a week or 2 or 3 then a huge drop... I don't even remember 160's cuz I flew thru them.. n u will do great , vitamins, protein n water is your focus right now .. stock with it. I'm proof this really does work.

13 hours ago, nomorefattypatty said:

You look so gorgeous, wls definitely becomes you, I can only pray for the same to happen for me. Sleeve date is June 21st.

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You will do great... don't sweat it no don't compare yourself to others ... when I stopped doing that n focused on me , I did really well.

So happy for you! A new chapter of life that you so deserve to have with freedom and happiness. You look absolutely wonderful and stunning too hon. Love it all!!!!

2 hours ago, Newme17 said:

So happy for you! A new chapter of life that you so deserve to have with freedom and happiness. You look absolutely wonderful and stunning too hon. Love it all!!!!

Thank you.... I feel really happy and even tho I have bad days ... I am mostly on the up n up... feeling and loving me enuff to claim my happiness.

Congratulations on all your changes. You look amazing, and it shows that you also feel amazing.

Yes, you are that tiny! We have the same stats (I'm also 5'7, goal was 150). I stalled at 152 and just started dropping again. My brain still hasn't quite caught up with me being a size 10, let alone the 4-6 or XS or even XXS clothes I can wear now. I am always shocked when someone refers to me as "little", "tiny", or "small".

Continued good wishes on your future successes. You are definitely an inspiration.

29 minutes ago, vamping said:

Congratulations on all your changes. You look amazing, and it shows that you also feel amazing.

Yes, you are that tiny! We have the same stats (I'm also 5'7, goal was 150). I stalled at 152 and just started dropping again. My brain still hasn't quite caught up with me being a size 10, let alone the 4-6 or XS or even XXS clothes I can wear now. I am always shocked when someone refers to me as "little", "tiny", or "small".

Continued good wishes on your future successes. You are definitely an inspiration.

Thank you. I also feel weird when people say I am a skinnie Minnie or I'm so slim. But I'm embracing it. I'm toning up. I am stuck at 156 and honestly I'm okay with that. I just wanted to hit 150 for purpose of doc. But I'm really little now and 6 lbs off is a lot more for me, lol. I wish you success and happiness as well.

Girl you look amazing!! And so happy for you and proud of you, you deserve all the happiness!

4 hours ago, lornasaurusleeve said:

Girl you look amazing!! And so happy for you and proud of you, you deserve all the happiness!

Thank u so much.. I am still a work in progress but for the most part, I just want to maintain at this weight. I almost feel I'm too small.