Before/After with the help of this online community

[Tscription 53]

Just the other day I was recommending this site to someone beginning her WLS journey and in doing so realized how influential this forum has been to me. I do not post often; but I avidly read and take in the experiences of others. I firmly believe that knowledge is power and that my success thus far is because there were very, very few surprises thanks in large part to this forum. During my 6 month supervised diet phase, I educated myself every day about the surgery and the lifestyle changes that had to occur as well as the insurance logistics. My surgery date came and went with no surprises because I had read so many of the accounts of others. When my first stall happened it was no biggie. I read and reread the countless other posts of the exact same thing happening, again, no surprise. My focus now is maintenance and I still come on most days to be inspired and forewarned by the experiences of others who have reached goal and are maintaining. One thing that always helped me was seeing that WLS does work and real people lost real weight. I decided this morning to post before and after pictures not to receive any esteem boosting feedback but rather to encourage others who are beginning their journey or in the middle when the weight seems to be coming off slowly and the negative thoughts start that you will not make it. You will make it and it will so be worth it.

[The Candidate 3,215]

Wow! You look like a model, seriously! Congrats on your phenomenal success!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. You look awesome (and very happy)! Congratulations!

[Nancy1955 31]

Beeautiful

[RNYDawn 160]

Thank you for sharing! You look fantastic and so happy and healthy! <3

[WannabeH 114]

Hi I'm pre-op and reading everything possible, and agree this forum is fantastic. I also love looking at before and afters for inspiration and OMG you look incredible. Thanks for posting ????

[nieuwevis 294]

wonderful post, whollu agree. and you look terrific.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Fantastic

[Beautiful Diamonds 59]

You look great this is my feelings as well I couldn't have said it better!

R4C????

[healthyliving23 16]

You look amazing! Your words said it all! Thank you as I'm only 13 days post op

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[carolynjackson 171]

Ur gorgeous, beautiful, congratulations

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