Dashofpixiedust8 1,469 Posted April 20, 2017 (edited) I am beyond ecstatic. I am now below 300 pounds! I started at 540 pounds on October 29, 2015 when I started this whole journey. I had surgery on May 29, 2016 at 480 pounds and Now, 10 1/2 months later I weigh 297.8! I have not had a 2 in the front of my weight in FOREVER. I only have 98 pounds to go until I hit my goal! (Which may change, I'm more going for a clothing size goal now more than a number goal ) I used to have to be on oxygen all the time because I was so fat I could not breathe properly. Now I can walk for over an hour with no break and not be out of breath! I am so extremely happy with my progress! I used to HATE getting my picture taken, it was the WORST. Now I love getting in front of the camera, I ASK for pictures to be taken! This is the craziest thing for me. I feel pretty for the first time in a very very long time. I started out at a size 6x (36-38) and now wear a an 18/20 on top and 22 on bottom. I even wear leggings now! I have a large hanging skin on my stomach which I am having removed on June 5th! I will need a revision surgery when I get to goal but I am very excited for the surgery and the relief it will give me. Here are some before and after pics for you guys! Edited April 20, 2017 by Dashofpixiedust8 26 rottenruby, smyleetn, linah and 23 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4 39 Posted April 21, 2017 Congratulations! You look great!!!Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App 1 Dashofpixiedust8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dashofpixiedust8 1,469 Posted April 21, 2017 Congratulations! You look great!!!Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thanks!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SassyScienceNerd 213 Posted April 22, 2017 Fabulous!!! What a difference, you look so energetic now! 1 Dashofpixiedust8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chynadoll619 247 Posted April 22, 2017 Woooow congratulations woot woot!! You looking good girl , may I ask why the revision? [emoji813]2017 could it be, a new me? yaaaass please![emoji813] 2 Dashofpixiedust8 and Deactivatedfatgal reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madamlash 21 Posted April 23, 2017 I am speechless! You look like a totally different person! Congratulations on your results and hard work 2 Dashofpixiedust8 and rosy066 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarahblu 179 Posted April 23, 2017 You are doing fantastic!! Such an inspiration to so many people... 1 Dashofpixiedust8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deactivatedfatgal 377 Posted April 23, 2017 On 4/20/2017 at 8:35 AM, Dashofpixiedust8 said: I am beyond ecstatic. I am now below 300 pounds! I started at 540 pounds on October 29, 2015 when I started this whole journey. I had surgery on May 29, 2016 at 480 pounds and Now, 10 1/2 months later I weigh 297.8! I have not had a 2 in the front of my weight in FOREVER. I only have 98 pounds to go until I hit my goal! (Which may change, I'm more going for a clothing size goal now more than a number goal <img alt=";)" data-emoticon="" height="20" src="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/emoticons/default_wink.png" srcset="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/emoticons/wink@2x.png 2x" title=";)" width="20" /> ) I used to have to be on oxygen all the time because I was so fat I could not breathe properly. Now I can walk for over an hour with no break and not be out of breath! I am so extremely happy with my progress! I used to HATE getting my picture taken, it was the WORST. Now I love getting in front of the camera, I ASK for pictures to be taken! This is the craziest thing for me. I feel pretty for the first time in a very very long time. I started out at a size 6x (36-38) and now wear a an 18/20 on top and 22 on bottom. I even wear leggings now! I have a large hanging skin on my stomach which I am having removed on June 5th! I will need a revision surgery when I get to goal but I am very excited for the surgery and the relief it will give me. Here are some before and after pics for you guys! <img alt="IMG_5910.JPG" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-fileid="70903" src="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_04/IMG_5910.JPG.41664e8e308f4d37bd8cd6e72a153218.JPG" /> <img alt="IMG_2126.JPG" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-fileid="70904" src="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_04/IMG_2126.JPG.7a47fc8599bd00b4ec6885834e5b30aa.JPG" /> <img alt="IMG_2391.JPG" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-fileid="70905" src="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_04/IMG_2391.thumb.JPG.14086a06ec3406d2e2f564eb4d2b0345.JPG" /> <img alt="IMG_3397.JPG" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-fileid="70906" src="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_04/IMG_3397.thumb.JPG.230ef624ba2ba8a320e1c197623a64a8.JPG" /> <img alt="IMG_5963.JPG" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-fileid="70907" src="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_04/IMG_5963.thumb.JPG.6dd93c97189d1fe501fc8dd876049278.JPG" /> <img alt="IMG_6081.JPG" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-fileid="70908" src="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_04/IMG_6081.thumb.JPG.ff6ab1c7fc120767da53aaa5a5e69f3a.JPG" /> <img alt="IMG_6182.JPG" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-fileid="70909" src="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_04/IMG_6182.thumb.JPG.7f94b9caf8d3edd225703bc788cf36f9.JPG" /> <img alt="IMG_6013.JPG" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-fileid="70910" src="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_04/IMG_6013.thumb.JPG.1b110f27de3ffceb05ad8bdb73e23660.JPG" /> <img alt="me 2.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-fileid="70911" src="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_04/58f8aaec3c62a_me2.thumb.jpg.370133a6eb7206a41ede8e0d7d85da1c.jpg" /> You look amazing! What is the revision for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dashofpixiedust8 1,469 Posted April 24, 2017 @SassyScienceNerd Thank you! I really am! I'm planning on doing an indoor sky diving thing soon! @chynadoll619 Thank you!! I just meant a revision to my extra skin removal on my stomach. I may need to have an additional surgery once I meet goal since I still have about 100 pounds to go! @madamlashThat you so much! @sarahbluAww! Thank you so much! I'm just glad I get to share my journey with people who understand! @Deactivatedfatgal Thank you so much! It would be for the extra skin on my stomach. I may need more removed once I reach goal. 1 MsNat3 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deactivatedfatgal 377 Posted April 24, 2017 I started out at 230, wondering if I will need arm lift. 1 Dashofpixiedust8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JupiterinVirgo 846 Posted April 26, 2017 What an inspiration! 1 Dashofpixiedust8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xoxococojay 842 Posted April 26, 2017 You look great! Keep up the good work 1 Dashofpixiedust8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kissmygrits23 4 Posted April 26, 2017 I'm still a little behind on abbreviations. What's nsv, and sv?Sent from my SCH-I545 using BariatricPal mobile app 1 Dashofpixiedust8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torriluv87 300 Posted April 26, 2017 What an amazing accomplishment!! You've come so far! Im so happy for you! You are a huge motivator for me right now. Keep on keeping on! I'm Totes on your cheer squad![emoji6][emoji41]Sent from my SM-G925T using BariatricPal mobile app 1 Dashofpixiedust8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beautiful Diamonds 59 Posted April 26, 2017 Congratulations R4C🤗 1 Dashofpixiedust8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites