I can be changed by what happens to me.
I refuse to be reduced by it.
~Maya Angelou
Bikini Bound!!!
I had Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
on November 22, 2002.
Since that time, I've lost over
I call this picture
"Fat Lady 'tween 2 thin friends."
Sad fact is....
I thought I looked good that night!!!
weight: unknown
I estimate close to 300 pounds.
size: 26W or XXXL
I had actually lost
weight for this trip to vegas!!
weight: around 270
size: 22/24W or XXL
Post Op Pictures
3 months after surgery
I had lost approximately 50 pounds.
weight: 223 pounds
size: 18W or XL
My "back-to-college" ID
June 2003
It's a bad haircut,
but I'm down to just two chins!
weight: mid 180s
size: 12/14 or Large
Holy Cow!
I have a collarbone!!
weight=mid 170s
size: 10/12 or medium
The ol' school mugshot!
Sept. 2003
20 pounds from my goal weight
April 4, 2004
"glamour shots"
College ID
June 2004
never complain about a parking ticket
they make you take a new picture!
Check out my friend's
weight loss journey too!!