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So, my surgery was September 25, 2014. I have slowed way down on my weight loss, but I am still following the plan and exercising. I have always been the type to run from a camera. This past Sunday I decided to take a picture of my own to see what all the fuss has been about by my appearance. And for the FIRST time in quite a long while I was not embarrassed by what I seen. My starting weight was 222, I am 5'4 1/2. Yep. Throwing in that half. Sunday when I took that picture I weighed in at 157. I still have 17 more to go until goal. But couldn't be happier with my life at the moment. post-232531-14309408992683_thumb.jpg

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You look great! And you are proof that it's good to take progress photos throughout this journey. I HATE HATE HATE cameras and photos, but I've forced myself to take some progress pics along the way so I can see the difference. Still won't let anyone take pics of me at family gatherings or whatnot though!

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You look amazing! Congratulations on your sucess!

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You look great! You already look like you are at an ideal weight to me!

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You look great!

-RC-

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Just beautiful! Congrats on your success! I see why everyone is raving. Thanks for sharing!

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Thank you everyone. I have lost another 9 pounds since this picture. I am 8 pounds away from goal. Yah!!! When I hit goal that will be a total amount of weight lost of 82 pounds.

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So awesome! Can you even believe you are saying "8 pounds to goal"?! Do you think you will be satisfied with your goal or will you go a bit below to give yourself a bit of cushion? Bravo to you!

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Looking good ...

You are now officially inducted into the 'Goddess of Awesomeness' club :)

-RC-

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Here is my new side by side. Beginning doctor picture. And the right side picture was taken a month ago. New goal, 10 more pounds and done. I am 9 months post op today. post-232531-1435284165084_thumb.jpg

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So very happy for you! Way to go!

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