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I've now reached 110 pounds lost! That is more than my sister weighs haha I go around saying "I lost a Sammy" lmao And my mom keeps saying "Half-a-Hana" lol The feeling is incredible. I'm buying size 10 outfits, medium dresses... I'm working out and running a lot and just generally enjoying life so much more than before.



This past weekend I went up to NY for a family wedding. I hadn't seen a number of these people in a long, long time and the response was overwhelming. Some people cried, they were so happy for me and my success and my good health. I felt and looked incredible. It was just an incredible weekend. Below are a couple of before photos and the last photo is a small collage from the wedding!



November 2012


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June 2013


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May 2014 (4 weeks post-op)


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September 12, 2014


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September 27, 2014 (5 months post-op, 110 pounds lost)



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HW (recorded): 301


SW (4/21/14): 271


CW (9/27/14): 191


32 years old


5'5"


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Holy Smoke! You look fantastic hmk715!! I'm green with envy too (I had my surgery April 29 and haven't lost nearly that much - Down from 276 on surgery day to 208 today - I'm happy about it though). You do look so joyful and delighted, and beautiful both before and after. I hope you feel incredibly proud of yourself, and all of your hard work - it's paid off big time. Way to go!

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AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Congrats!! You're an inspiration to all of us! I'm 61 lbs down and couldn't be happier!

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OK, you look hella gorgeous and I want those red shoes and yes, the red dress!!

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@@katesuccess Thank you so much! And you should be happy! You're doing fabulously too!

@@Comeflywithme An inspiration? Me?! That's so cool haha I love it! Everyone on this site has helped so much as I progress on this journey so any little bit I can do to make someone feel motivated/better/accomplished, I'm more than happy to provide it!

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You look absolutely beautiful !!!!! I have not had my surgery yet but when I do I hope that I do as well as you. You are an inspiration to us all.

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You look absolutely stunning! I just got sleeved last Friday and will use your inspiration to stick with the program! Thanks!

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@@hmk715 KICK ASS. GREAT WORK. That is truly great.

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You look wonderful. Are your working out a lot? That seems like a lot of weight for 5 months. I am over 2 months and have only lost 42 pounds. Not sure I could even get close to what you have lost in 5 months. Great job! Jealous here too.

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Wow you look amazing!

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Wow!! One red hot lady!! You look amazing!! I can't wait to be in your shoes!! 6 days post op here.

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@@SherB I lost 80 pounds in 5 months, 30 before surgery. And yeah, I do work out a lot and was foruntely able to start the week after surgery and haven't really stopped since. It's a big part of my success, really. I started with only cardio - walking, ellipticals, treadmill... Eventually started a couch-to-5K training app and 2 months ago I started with a personal trainer to help incorporate weight/strength training to work on toning the loose skin.

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Thanks everyone for the kind words and awesome response!!

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You look great!! Awesome job

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You look fantastic! You are in my height weight range and thanks for inspiring me. I think surgery is going to be around late Nov. or Dec. I hope to have the same turn out as you :D

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