It's so WEIRD not looking fat.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

My surgery was almost two years ago and I've been "at goal" for over a year. I am still amazed when I see pictures of myself not fat.

The kid in this picture is a size 2. I am not. Ha!

[Djmohr 6,965]

Congratulations! You look fantastic!

I too find myself stopping when I pass a mirror and saying Is this really me?

I hopped on the scale this morning and wow, I am down 90lbs in six months! I have another 56 to go to hit goal.

[GreenEyes604 753]

@@LipstickLady It puts a smile on my face everytime I see a recent picture of you. It gives me real hope that I will one day actually see my goal weight. Although I am just shy of 4 months post op, I'm finally starting to see the difference in my weight loss. Pictures are a wonderful thing.

Thanks for everything you do, and the wonderful person you are. You are and will continue to be my motivation. Love you to LIFE, J!

[green*eyed*girl 170]

In fact, I really truly believe I am looking fat. And everybody says I'm not, but I just feel fat. Changes happened way too fast. That's why I have a turkey neck now, but that is a whole different story.

But when I see photos of myself I am shocked. I can't believe how much I have changed. My mom is my biggest cheerleader bless her, telling me how beautiful I am every day.

We are so blessed my ladies, and yes, we are gorgeous. I mean just look at us..

[minniegirl 258]

You are a beautiful inspiration!

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

@@LipstickLady OMG! You are lovely! Happy Easter!! (praying I do as well as you)

[liannatx 897]

You look fabulous! So inspiring to see after pics!

[Cupcake 801]

LOL I agree with the above statements we have gotten so use to looking at ourselves with full faces and full bodies that sometimes you have to do a double take to ensure that the person is you.

[bls01 8]

You look amazing. Hope to look as awesome one day and not have to avoid having my picture taken

[McButterpants 2,846]

You look fantastic!

I sometimes catch glimpses of my reflection in a mirror or window and don't recognize myself...it's weird. A good weird, but weird nonetheless!

[gowalking 10,790]

I'm still trying to get used to it. Not so easy when there's such a before and after difference. My surgery was just over two years ago.

[sharonintx 1,275]

You look great LipstickLady. Just lovely.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I'm still trying to get used to it. Not so easy when there's such a before and after difference. My surgery was just over two years ago.

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Looooook at you! Wow!!!

[gowalking 10,790]

I'm still trying to get used to it. Not so easy when there's such a before and after difference. My surgery was just over two years ago.

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Looooook at you! Wow!!!

Thanks. Still struggling with the 'fat girl' living in my head. You're correct...the pictures are really important. My family thinks I'm consumed with taking pictures because I look so good. They don't get that I need those pictures to help me to see what I actually look like.

[MichiganChic 3,262]

Lookin' good, sister!