a journey down weight loss lane to goal
 

I had gastric bypass in June 2005. I've lost a total of 130 pounds and kept it off for over three years:carrot:

I had a tummy tuck/liposuction/hernia and muscle repair almost seven weeks ago. I don't have any pictures of my progress from that but I'll be going on vacation soon to the beach and for the first time since I can remember, I won't mind wearing a bathing suit in front of people! I even bought a bikini. I must be crazy:dizzy:

Here is my journey down weight loss lane:

Highest Weight. May 05
(picture from my first wedding. ugh)

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...1/heaviest.jpg


This is me midway through the journey. Sept.05
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...rogression.jpg


At my second wedding to the love of my life. Oct 10,2008 (below goal)
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...at81/059-1.jpg

About a month before my tummy tuck
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...cat81/pole.jpg

Two weeks before the tummy tuck. In Vegas.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ycat81/318.jpg

I'll post tummy tuck pictures soon as well as my pierced belly button! I actually have one that can be seen now and am hoping to get it pierced tomorrow!!!

I can't wait to take a look at everyone else's journey!!!!

Congratulations!
You look amazing!!
I thought about the gastric bypass a while back, and my cousin had it done. But I would be scared I would eat too much after I had it done.
But Congratulations!!!
I hope one day I will be able to put my journey pictures up also!
~Christie

You are just beautiful. I am so excited for you and wow! just wow! an amazing journey--a huge CONGRATULATIONS coming your way and ...yes, OF COURSE you will be wearing a BIKINI!

Do you ever see anyone that doesn't recognize you anymore?

Wow, so amazing!!! You are an inspiration!!!

Thanks everybody!
It's been a long, hard road---but totally worth it!

You look amazing!

Congratulations!!! You are awesome!!!

Wow!! You look great!!

:congrat:

You look great and so radiant, congrats!!

You look adorable in your second wedding dress, I love it.

And what an inspiration you are, you should be so proud of yourself!!

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME! I love that second wedding dress!!!! SO Suzy Q!

Congratulations! You look amazing!

Hey Miss Thang
 

ROCK ON!!!!:cp::cp::cp::cp::cp::cp::cp:

I am so jealous... a bikini! You look incredible! Congratulations!
:carrot::carrot::carrot:

You look fabulous -- congratulations on your loss and keeping it off!!