43 Yrs Old, Hypothyroidism/Hashimoto's - MN

Had my final follow-up appointment. Dr. Hoffman will fix the dark scar on my hip in the fall when I won't be getting any sun exposure that might darken it. He said some scars just won't lighten. I cannot recommend him enough. He's such a great doctor with a wonderful team around him.

Doing some spring cleaning and came across my doctor's photos of me before surgery. Holy crap! It's amazing the difference! I hope I NEVER get that fat again!! It seems like ages ago already and it's only been 4 months. Wow.

I promised to post pics and it's been awhile. Fully recovered except once in awhile I still notice numbness around my sides and back. I might get a prickly feeling at any of the entry points from the cannula also on occasion. I've been walking/jogging now and have good energy. Weight is consistently right around 157 lbs. Size small to medium tops. Pants range anywhere from 6-12 depending on brand. 12's are pretty loose but for comfy days they work. Dresses are size small to medium. I'm not perfect, don't have a Barbie body but I'm very pleased with my results still. My skin is a bit saggy underneath my clothes around my tummy and inner thighs but I don't mind. It's so much better than before!!! My arms near armpits do have cellulite looking areas that are slightly noticeable with sleeveless tops and there's a weird spot on the back of my right arm I notice where the cannula must've entered. I can't get a pic of it by myself- sorry. I do have dark marks/spots on my outer and inner thighs from the cannula you can see in pics that may be permanent, but again it doesn't bother me because I don't wear bikinis in public and no one looks inside my thighs! Ha! Except my husband and he loves me anyway. :-P I kinda like the reminder anyway of where I came from. :) Here's measurements from 5/23 but they're pretty much the same now: 5/23/16 155.2 lbs. Under breasts 32 Nipples 39 Neck 13 Hips 37 Waist 31 Belly button 34 Waist below BB 37 Arms R- 12.25 L-12.25 Thighs 39 R-22.5/ L-23.5 Calf 15 each Before measurements: 2/6/16 Under breasts 33.5 Nipples 39.5 Neck 13.5 Hips 43.5 Belly button 39.25 Waist below BB 43.5 Arms R-14.5 L-14.25 Thighs 44. R-26 / L-25.75 Calf 15.5 each Love you all and blessings on your journeys. Message me with any questions. I'm happy to answer. ;)