Strong is the new skinny

My name is krystle - I started my journey on Tuesday January 28th, 2014 when I had gastric bypass surgery. I'm excited to see what the future holds for me and how much this is going to change my life! starting weight : 300 goal weight : healthy. July 24,2017 I started my second journey of plastic surgery having a 360 lower body lift. Best decision of my life

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Forever fighting for the girls who never thought they could win 💪🏽😘

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It will hurt. It will take time. It will require dedication. It will require willpower. You will need to make healthy decisions. It requires sacrifice. You will need to push your body to its max. There will be temptation. But, I PROMISE you, when you reach your goals, it's worth it ❤️ #gastricbypass #wlscommunity #wlstransformation #beforeandafterweightloss #weightlossjourney #abdominoplasty #tummytuck #bodylift #weightlosssurgery #weightlossstory #wlssupport #rny #postop #outlawlaboratory #weightlossjourney #weightlosssuccess @people_style @thedoctorstv @okmagazine @people @glamourmag @allure @instylemagazine @todayshow @usweekly @cosmopolitan

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Seriously the most down to earth person ! So happy I got the chance to meet her ! @danalinnbailey @anc_boston

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The past is there to remind you how far you have come from that point in life. I didn’t come this far to ONLY come this far, my journey has just begun 🖤

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Everything you've ever wanted, is on the other side of fear 🖤 #weightlossjourney #weightlosssupport #abdominoplasty #plasticsurgeryjourney #weightlosssurgery #gastricbypass #rny #beforeandafter #weightlossstory #weightlosstransformation #lowerbodylift #excessskinremoval #tuftsboston

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Nothing is more beautiful than a real smile that has struggled through tears 🖤

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I remember being 5 weeks post op from having gastric bypass and already down 40 pounds. Even though I went into it very prepared I still had to work at it everyday. This was a tool to help me not a miracle or an easy way out. I didn't wake up from the surgery skinny. Everyday I had to motivate myself to eat right and exercise whether I wanted to or not. When you want something bad enough you will do whatever it takes to get it. The end result seemed so far away but I knew I had to stay motivated and keep at it. Nothing worth having comes easy. I had to remind myself this was a marathon not a race. Fast forward to 3 and half years later I'm 5 weeks post op from skin surgery and I feel amazing. If you put in the work you will get the results. I'm very grateful to have come so far in this journey. It hasn't been the easiest but without struggle there is no progress. I wouldn't be where I am today if i chose to give up when it got tough. Some days will be easier then others but I have to remember how far Iv come and what Iv accomplished so far. Every challenge has only made me stronger. I wouldn't be who I am today if it wasn't for my past. 🖤

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It doesn't get easier - you get stronger ❤️

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It's not a race it's a journey ❤️

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I'm not telling you it's going to be easy I'm telling you it's going to be worth it. 2 weeks down and I'm getting stronger and stronger. Seeing the body you worked so hard for still feels like a dream. To look in the mirror and not see 10 pounds of skin hanging down is crazy. My clothes will fit better exercising will be easier, and I'll be more confident. I won't have this constant weight dragging me down anymore and it feels AMAZING. I'll never forget where I came from because if it wasn't for the past I wouldn't be who I am today ❤️ #weightlossjourney #plasticsurgery #plasticsurgeryboston #tummytuckjourney #abdominoplasty #excessskin #tuftsboston #tuftsmedicalcenter #weightlosstransformation #weightlosssupport #excessskinremoval #fdltummytuck #plasticsurgeryresults #weightloss #extremeweightloss #rny #rnycommunity #gastricbypass #wls #weightlosssurgery

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1 week post op. It was the worst week I had to go through but I made it. The pain some nights were unbearable where I was crying just getting out of bed but I had to keep telling myself it was worth it. There's only going to be one first time. I went into the surgeons office today full of nerves I even got sick and started to get pale and sweaty. He took the gauze and binder off and I couldn't stop smiling I almost wanted to cry tears of joy! It's only been 1 week and I'm so happy with the results. He says im still swollen and that will go down I'd be happy if it stayed like this! 15 lbs down since surgery! This is the second best decision I ever made with the first being the gastric bypass and losing the weight. It's only going to get better from here ❤️#tummytuck #lowerbodylift #abdominoplasty #plasticsurgery #gastricbypass #weightlossjourney #weightlosssupport #rnycommunity #rny #weightlossjourney #fitness #fitnessmotivation #plasticsurgeryboston #tuftsboston #tuftsmedicalcenter #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss #beforeandafterplasticsurgery (at Tufts Medical Center)

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Day 3 post op 360 FDL lower body lift

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Day 1 post op from my 360 lower body lift. Sore as hell but I'm so happy I did it. The abdominal binder is wrapped tight so it helps with the pain and holding everything in. My surgeon said he removed 10 lbs of skin! I can't wait to see what my body looks like underneath the wrap! #plasticsurgery #abdominoplasty #lowerbodylift #tummytuck #excessskin #excessskinremoval #10pounds (at Tufts Medical Center)

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Day before surgery and I'm filled with emotions. Excited nervous and just ready to start this new journey! Me and my body have been through the works over the years. Blood, sweat, tears, and determination have brought me to this very moment. Tomorrow I get to leave my skin behind and see what all my hard work has done. I'm very grateful to have lost the weight and I would take skin over being 340 pounds any day but at the same time it holds me back a lot. The skin reminds me of the past and everything I went through being heavy. I'm ready to look forward snd begin this new life. To be able to enjoy the body Iv worked so hard for. It only gets better from here! 💪🏽❤️ #plasticsurgery #abdominoplasty #lowerbodylift

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Don't let insecurity ruin the beauty you were born with ♡

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Cheers to 3 years. Same shirt, same pose, same girl just three years later and the happiest she's ever been! The last three years have taught me a lot about by myself and others and has definitely pushed me to the limits. Never once did I give up no matter how hard it got. Having weight loss surgery is no easy way out. Iv struggled since day one but iv sucked it up and pushed through. No one is going to do this for me it's only up to me and the choices that I make. If I eat bad I can't feel sorry for myself I just do better the next day and work harder in the gym. No one is perfect. iv lost weight, gained some and then lost it again. Now I'm focusing on building muscle and just making sure I'm in the best shape. It's all trial and error and a learning experience for sure. The surgery wasn't a miracle it's a tool to guide me along and help me make the right decisions. In the end it's up to me to do the right thing I'm only hurting or helping myself. I will never forget where I came from because if it wasn't for the past I wouldn't be who I am today. I'm grateful for every great experience I had because I lost the weight. I would of never done half the stuff iv done 130 pounds ago. From taking trips to running 5ks to even the spartan race! I can't thank everyone enough whose been by my side through this crazy journey. It only gets better from here ! ❤️😍💪🏼

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