This week was my one year anniversary. It is amazing how much my life has changed in a year. For anyone on the fence about getting this surgery as I had been for years, I will say my only regret is that I did not do it sooner. I have lost over 100 pounds from my heaviest. For the last three months I have stabilized between 126 and 130 pounds. I workout regularly including a personal trainer, yoga, spinning and TRX. I have so much more energy and can do things I never would have thought I could do. People constantly refer to me as skinny which blows my mind. I can pretty much wear any clothes I want, and I have gone from a size 22 at my heaviest to a size 6 and even a 4 in some clothes.

I do have loose skin on my stomach, arms and thighs although when dressed it is not noticeable at all. Having been heavy for so long this was to be expected but I will take that over fat any day of the week.

This was not easy but the struggle of the first few months is completely forgotten. I re-read some of my posts to remind myself of just how hard it was because to be honest that is completely in the rear view mirror. For those that have recently had surgery and are going through the pain, lack of energy, inability to eat and drink like a normal person etc, know that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Today I can eat anything I want just in smaller quantities. I make good choices most of the time but do not deprive myself. I can eat one slice of pizza (maybe only 1/2 the crust) and be totally satisfied, any more would be uncomfortable. I do not eat it often but if I am at a friends and pizza is being ordered I will eat it along with everyone else. I weigh myself everyday to remain accountable. I still have smoothies a couple times a week as it is easy and keeps me on plan.

Sorry this is so long but wanted to share my experience as I found it so helpful to hear from others.

Thanks for the inspiration!

I am doing my best to stay positive. I am on my 4th week out and everyday is just getting better and better. Weightloss has slowed down a little, but inches are coming off. Thanks for your inspiring story! I am soaking up every moment of this!

This makes me so happy to read!! I love it!! Congratulations!!

I'm on a much similar path, I'm at a size 10 right now and it's blowing my mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SOmetimes I can't believe it's my body in the mirror. Does my lower back really look that sexy??? are my legs really that thin?? HOly crap!!

AND, and, the best part, the more weight I lose the less upset I am about the loose skin!! I have a waterfall of skin on my abs and stomach, thighs and arms. I hated it, I was ashamed of it, but now, the more I lose the more proud I am of them!! Sure, it does look ugly but all that skin shows me how amazing I'm doing! How I'm beating the odds, how I'm living like I never have before, how I'm focused and determined and successful! Yes, I have skin that hangs down 9 inches when I lean over, when I lift up my arms my stomach folds in like an accordion or fan, it looks hilarious! But I'm starting to LOVE it, love what it means. And I'm starting to realize that even though I plan on getting the skin removal surgery I am still feeling so happy with my body because it's telling me everytime I look at it how well I'm doing.

Edited July 21, 20179 yr by LittleLizzieLilliput