teen72381 29 Posted October 3, 2012 When I started my little journey back in March I weighed 479 pounds. I had to do 6 months of nutritional therapy before the surgery and I am now 1 week out from surgery. In that time I have lost a total of 91 pounds, 21 since my surgery 9/26. I did a little before and after comparison you can see below. It's the little things that have kept me going. Like my wedding band that now spins around my finger instead of digging in, being able to get dressed without sounding like I just ran a mile and my husband being able to put his arms completely around me for the first time. It wasn't easy, I spent A LOT of time hungry and craving. Especially during the 2 weeks before surgery on that awful diet, but I am already feeling better and it was sooooo worth it! 17 barrbdoll, JerseyGirl68, LouiseC and 14 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iamme3 3 Posted October 3, 2012 You look great! Congrats, you are well on your way!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Getting There 198 Posted October 3, 2012 WOW! You look fantastic. What a fantastic accomplishment!!!!! I know your husband must be so proud of you - and you should be very proud of yourself. You're an inspiration to those of us who are just getting started. WAY TO GO!!! 1 teen72381 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shayv123 96 Posted October 3, 2012 Congratulations!!! You look awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyGirl68 1,172 Posted October 3, 2012 You look fantastic! Congratulations, I wish you continued success. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex14 3 Posted October 3, 2012 You really look fab Jersey girl!!! Keep up the awesome work. You go girl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddleman 4,376 Posted October 3, 2012 That's not only awesome progress, but very motivational and inspirational too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Webchickadee 716 Posted October 3, 2012 Fantastic! What a great accomplishment is such a short time! And so much of it was without the help of your new "tool"! Just think what you'll be able to accomplish in the next 12 months! I can't wait to see your next set of pictures...........you'll be a "shadow" of your former self, with a smile so wide it will jump right off the page! Keep up the great work, and great attitude. It only gets better from here...... 2 teen72381 and ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slojo 150 Posted October 3, 2012 You truly are an inspiration to all of us! You look awesome! You have worked very hard for this I know... Congratulations... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pookeyism 1,143 Posted October 3, 2012 Hubby puts his arms around me and just squeezes - and my wedding band is now on a chain he gifted me "made of finest silver from Spain" so I would no lose it. (my fav song is "Brandy" by Looking Glass)... It is hard. It is awesome. I would do it again. In the end, I did not survive, I thrived. You seem poised and accomplised and doing it too! Keep up the great work! 1 teen72381 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Before 50 20 Posted October 3, 2012 You are doing awesome ... it is by no means easy but you have a great start! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
margarita81 4 Posted October 3, 2012 When I started my little journey back in March I weighed 479 pounds. I had to do 6 months of nutritional therapy before the surgery and I am now 1 week out from surgery. In that time I have lost a total of 91 pounds' date=' 21 since my surgery 9/26. I did a little before and after comparison you can see below. It's the little things that have kept me going. Like my wedding band that now spins around my finger instead of digging in, being able to get dressed without sounding like I just ran a mile and my husband being able to put his arms completely around me for the first time. It wasn't easy, I spent A LOT of time hungry and craving. Especially during the 2 weeks before surgery on that awful diet, but I am already feeling better and it was sooooo worth it! [/quote'] Wow awsome!!! U r looking great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouiseC 1,031 Posted October 3, 2012 Fantastic! It only gets better from here :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites