6 months post op

[julielle 199]

I'm 6 months post op from my surgery and I have a before and current picture to show

On the left was a day or two post surgery (pic taken with surgeon Dr jaime Ponce de leon in Tijuana with coordinator Trish), and on the right was me in the backyard today on my way to my daughter's Mother's Day Tea at school. I'm down 89 pounds since surgery day, Weighed 303 on Nov 8th and weigh 214.3 today. I still have a ways to go, but I feel great and this was without a doubt the best decision ever. I am no longer in pain just walking to the corner of the street. I'm walking 10 000 + steps per day, and doing weight training at the gym with a personal trainer 2-3 times per week. I never would have done that before. I'm even thinking of picking up Karate Wouldn't that be something! I'm more confident too, I don't shy away when someone talks to me. Here are some size stats too: Since surgery I've lost: 1.5 inches on my neck, 2.25 inches on my bicep, 1.5 inches forearm, 8 inches chest, 8.5 inches waist, 10 inches hips, 7.25 inches thigh, and 2.75 inches on my calf. I'm 5'6" and fitting into a loose 18 or a 16. I still have really big hips though so it's still hard to find clothing that fits right! I aim for 90 to 120 grams of Protein per day.

[HoosierGirl 780]

WOW...you look fantastic. Thank you for sharing the pictures - VERY motivating! Congratulations on your weight loss.

[aquitenonnymouse 206]

You look so great! Congratulations! I'm just about 6 months out too.

[enigmachik 403]

Congrats! You look great!!!

[BANANA PANTS! 60]

Thank you for sharing your success - it is inspiring to me! I love how you mentioned not shying away from people - for me that is one of the greatest changes I have felt since the surgery. I hid it pretty well - but I was constantly worried about what people thought about me because of my weight. Now - I never even think about it - even though I still have a ways to go until I am the weight I need to be.

Cheers to you and your 6 months of success and cheers to 6 more!

[Afrodite82 148]

So inspirational! Keep up the good work!

[FlikschiK 14]

Wow that is awesome... You look great... Keep up the good work :-)

[Ola Tess 21]

You look great! Isn't it so much more fun to shop now!! I'm 6 mo post op also and down 65 lbs to 220. I can't WAIT to get to 199. Keep it up girl

[Newme48 104]

Congratulations!!

[mistysj 1,940]

You are amazing! And I love that dress.

[mokee 588]

Six months out also. Down 68 lbs. it feels great. Funny that you have not lost in legs and hips as much. That was the first thing to go was my legs then my butt. My legs are smaller than I can ever remember them being.

You look great, keep up the good work.