6 Months Out with pics

[chesire9]

I can say with all honesty, this has been a miracle for me. I have lost hundreds of pounds throughout the years and it would always come back once I stopped the "diet" that I had used to lose the weight. This time it is completely different. It really is a lifestyle change and I am making it work. I eat mostly protein but I will have some carbs if I want them, including alcohol. But I can't overindulge and that helps me keep control. I have lost almost 90 lbs in 6.5 months. I am a whole new person. I am healthier, happier, and more outgoing than I have been in years. My weight loss has inspired my father to get the surgery himself, which makes me feel wonderful. My before pic is from September.

I went to a family wedding last week. No one except the bride knew that I had weight loss surgery. I wish I could have taken a picture of people's expressions when they saw me. None of them had seen me in a year. They couldn't stop telling me how good I look and how happy they are for me.

My only drawback has been hair loss. I started losing at 4 months and it is now slowing down. I had to cut my hair to save myself from the anxiety of seeing huge hairballs in the shower. But it isn't really noticeable.

I am honest with people who ask how I lost so much weight. I think lying about it does a diservice to me and the surgery. I am not ashamed of what I did and am trying to be an advocate for the surgery.

Can't wait to see what I will look like in a year!

[Noregrets82]

Congrats! You look amazing! How many cal are you eating per day? Exercise? Continued be wishes!

[Holly]

Looking terrific!!! congrats

[chesire9]

I really don't count calories. I typically eat a hardboiled egg for breakfast, lunch meat and cheese for lunch, cheese sticks and fruit for snacks, and a healthy dinner like seafood or grilled chicken with vegetables. I really don't deny myself anything, if I want some doritos, then I am gonna eat some. For exercise, I was walking several miles a week until I got tendonitis in my foot, so now I do a lot of swimming, lifting weights, and bikram yoga. I think it is essential to not drink when eating. While I was on vacation, I noticed that I could eat a lot more when I was drinking with eating.

[tmclenn]

The before and after photo's are amazing, you must be so proud, congrats!!

[Xavier473]

You look great. Keep up the good work.

[Zetagirl66]

You look fantastic. Now that you are so many months out will you have to have the plastic surgery for the excess skin? I am 9 days away from my surgery and I am getting worried about the excess skin that will come with such rapid weight loss.

[T-Bird]

You look amazing! Good job. I am having quite a bit of hair loss too. It just started at about 6 mos post op. I have cut 2 inches off my lenghth, but I think I am going to have to go shorter because I still get handfuls of hair out of my brush and in the shower. I started taking biotin every day prior to surgery and prayed, but alas, my hair is now so thin. But, I LOVE being thin where it really matters!

[pack89]

You look amazing!! Your success so far is very inspirational to all of us! Thanks for sharing, and here's to your continued success!!

[scgal21]

From one Charlestonian to another....Congrats!! You've done a wonderful job and you look fabulous!

[DNA]

awesome!~

[Bluegrass state]

You look beautiful!

[Texgal]

You look great. You deserve all the attention you can get.

[sassylassie]

Well aren't you just a little cutie!!! Congrats!

[britiajon]

Awesome job! You look amazing.

Oh how I wish I had had this done at your age.