Well it's been 9 months now since my surgery. I have lost 146 lbs. What a miracle (to me, it qualifies) has transpired in the past 9 months. Not only have I shed pounds, but I have worked out diligently and I have lost so many inches.

I secretly hoped that by the time I reached my goal I would be in a REGULAR size 16. I've exceeded that; I am not at my goal (24 lbs. to go) and I've attained fitting into size 14 jeans. With a real zipper and button, no less!

I can wear heels. I can bend, I can move. I have a life now. And I'm so eternally grateful that I do. Continuing on toward my goal. I am really striving to make it by my 1-year "surgiversary". To still have 3 months to lose 24 lbs. seems attainable. We'll see what this road is offering.

Here are some recent pictures: