I love Christmas! I've always loved all the food mostly. So doing Christmas without the capacity to eat as much as I used to be has been hard. But it's been worth it. I can enjoy Christmas parties without hating being in the photos now. I look genuinely happy in family and friends photos now.

Below in order December 2025 - one year post op

December 2024 - two months post op

December 2023 - still in denial

I look really good and I still have more work to do, but I'm loving the new me!

Edited December 10, 2025Dec 10 by NeonRaven8919

Looking great

Love the photos! Before and after photos are everything it shows you where you started and how far you've came and all the good work you've put in. I agree about the eating part. My love for good food has never went away so only on holidays I allow myself to get a spoon full of everything such goodness.

It’s amazing how much our weight affects how we feel in our own skin. I know part of it is being healthy and being more active creates endorphins but also just the way we look in photos finally matches the person we feel we are on the inside. I am thrilled you enjoyed your Christmas and you look fabulous in all of your photos but extra happy on the later ones.

Congratulations on your journey, you look great!