Before and After

[KarissaKhaos 170]

I've gotten a lot of inquiries about what my before picture looks like so I figured I'd share. I am officially 46 weeks post-op.

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[ATTACH]14243[/ATTACH] First picture is 1 day post-op. Last two are me this week. Starting weight was 281, I am currently 155.

[christymrod 10]

How are you feeling! How long have you maintained that weight and what are your eating habits? YOU LOOK AMAZING!!! Congrats congrats CONGRATS!!!

[NewAshes 232]

Absolutely stunning. How tall and old are you?

[KarissaKhaos 170]

The first few months were really tough. My body hated everything I ate so I was basically consuming nothing but liquids. I had am esophageal dilation in December and I've been great ever since. The only thing I can't tolerate is french fries, they pain me so bad I cry. I also can't eat a lot of bread. I've been at this weight for a little over a month. I'd like to lose more but I'm lacking the focus I need right now. I eat a lot of Protein and salad, I enjoy junk every now and then but not like I used to. Excessive amounts of sugar make me sick to no end.

[KarissaKhaos 170]

And thank you both I'm 5'5, 20 years old

[christymrod 10]

Thanks for the response!! I've been feeling a little discouraged. I have an urge to feel normal. My husbands deployed right now and It often makes me sad to think that I might not be able to enjoy dinner with him. Down 24 lbs already but I'm just so anxious.

[tony b 64]

Serious? Ihad said to u earlier about wardrobe. C'mon be super proud of appearance Dang a smoking hottie. No offense meant

[KarissaKhaos 170]

Thanks for the response!! I've been feeling a little discouraged. I have an urge to feel normal. My husbands deployed right now and It often makes me sad to think that I might not be able to enjoy dinner with him. Down 24 lbs already but I'm just so anxious.

You will it just takes time. I just started to enjoy meal time with family again about 2 months ago. I can't eat as much but I still feel normal.

[Jenniferkatie 21]

WOW, you look GREAT!! Did you have any plastics after loosing all your weight? How tall are you? I hope to loose like you!! Got a long way to go, but if i can get down to 150lbs, i would be over the MOON!!! Congrats!!

[christymrod 10]

You will it just takes time. I just started to enjoy meal time with family again about 2 months ago. I can't eat as much but I still feel normal.

Thanks!! Makes me feel hopeful, looking forward to that normal feeling.

[liteNsun 58]

Great job and long term success as well. You inspire many of us to meet our goals no matter what our perfect or best results we can get too. I am proud of your hard work.

[KarissaKhaos 170]

WOW' date=' you look GREAT!! Did you have any plastics after loosing all your weight? How tall are you? I hope to loose like you!! Got a long way to go, but if i can get down to 150lbs, i would be over the MOON!!! Congrats!![/quote']

No plastics, I refuse. I'm 5'5, and thank you!

[KarissaKhaos 170]

Great job and long term success as well. You inspire many of us to meet our goals no matter what our perfect or best results we can get too. I am proud of your hard work.

Thank you that means a lot

[LipstickLady 25,682]

When were you dilated? Was it painful? How many times did you have to go? I am facing the same possibility now and I'm not worried, just a bit concerned about the process.

[b_vanessa 20]

I love this! You look great (: I just had surgery on Monday & weighed just about the same as you did... I too am 20.

Gives me hope that my body can go back to what it's supposed to be!

Great job (: definitely an inspiration.