Hi! I've lost 147 lbs over the last few years. I'm 5 lbs away from my goal weight of 145 and am ready to begin the rest of my transformation. I'll be updating as I go through the process of an LBL in a few weeks, a medial thigh lift before summer and hopefully a barchioplasty during the thigh lift. Of course, I want it right now, but my surgeon reminded me that it would take time... Just like the weight loss. I've always been overweight. Actually, I don't even think I was 10 years old the last time I weighed 150 lbs. I'm ecstatic to be having this prosecute (despite a few negative, unsupportive coworkers). I have my pre op appr next week, I'll have Thanksgiving with family coming in, finish up my classes for the semester (grad school), and then head in for surgery. Hopefully the weeks fly by!

In exactly two weeks I'll be in the midst of surgery. I'm so excited and never thought this would happen. I had my pre op appt a few days ago, paid $7787 for my LBL and got some free Botox. I have to say that I'm loving the Botox results. I've wanted to try it for a few years, but was a little intimidated with the idea of needles coming at my face. Funny how the word "free" helped me get over that fear, huh? I talked to work and if my surgeon approves of my timeline to do surgery in February I'll be having a medial thigh lift and extended barchioplasty then. Otherwise, I don't know when I can make it work with my life schedule. It's funny how if dad goes down for a few weeks nothing much changes, but if mom goes down for a few weeks the world must be reorganized. I have company for Thanksgiving right now, but I'll post more recent before pics within the next few days. This morning I weighed 148.6. I'd love to see 145 before surgery, but we'll see. My sis made homemade pie for dessert today. I must resist! Um, maybe a little piece?

As promised here are before photos taken today. Whenever I see before photos I want to know current weight of the person to try and get a better idea of how after results might look on me. I kind of know what to expect with my butt and stomach after, but I really wonder what my stomach will look like. So, this morning I was 151 after succumbing to yesterday's sodium and pie filled Thanksgiving. I actually made pretty decent choices and didn't go overboard, but it's was much different food than I usually eat. Hopefully the gain is fleeting! Until later, my friends!