9 Months Later... Before and "After"

[TheNewJulie 78]

I very rarely post before and after pics, but I feel safer doing it here than I do anywhere else. Since I'm only 9 months out (I was sleeved 6-30-14), I consider myself to be a work in progress and not necessarily at my ultimate "after." I've lost 100 pounds, though, and I'm very happy where I am. I'd like to lose a bit more, but if I was told that I had to stay at exactly the weight I'm at now forever, I'd be blissfully happy.  

[Geron Girls 70]

You look great!

[dlgdreams 11]

WOW ..... I only hope I look half that good. Beautiful.

[Babbs 14,681]

100lbs in 9 months is amazing! You look awesome! You have a beautiful smile

[TealSister 296]

Beautiful!

[liannatx 897]

You look really good, Amazing progress! 9 months.... you gave birth to a new you! You also look younger now.

[Riz2006 242]

You looks amazing! Great job!

[alwaysvegas 702]

A fantastic achievement and a great positive attitude to match!

[TheNewJulie 78]

Wow, thank you all soooo much. More than anything else, I FEEL amazing, like an entirely different person. I have so much energy, and I feel so much healthier. This surgery has exceeded my wildest expectations, and I truly feel that it's the best decision I've ever made for myself.

[carolinacrumb88 21]

Congrats you look amazing!

[peaceout 273]

Congrats! You look amazing, and younger!

[Hertsukfem31 50]

U look amazing I wish I will look that good at 9 months post lol! I have too much to lose to get there that quickly! Be proud U have done amazing

[New Nic 45]

You look fabulous and happy! Love the before and after pics, very inspiring to me!

[TheNewJulie 78]

U look amazing I wish I will look that good at 9 months post lol! I have too much to lose to get there that quickly! Be proud U have done amazing

Thank you! It really doesn't matter how quickly you get there, slow and steady wins the race. I've been feeling great since day 1, and every day after. Just knowing that you're heading in the right direction feels awesome! I know that people get caught up in the numbers, but one of my most monumental victories happened at 3 weeks out, when my husband could finally sleep with me again because I wasn't snoring loudly enough to wake the dead! I hadn't lost that much at that point, but my health and quality of life (sleep apnea) was already improving dramatically.

[TheNewJulie 78]

Thank you all for the very kind, positive and supportive comments. They are truly appreciated!