Beware - Baring it all 10 months out & 124 lbs down!

[EvangelinePerkins]

I admire you so much. You are very brave and beautiful!

[marleyford01]

OMG I LOVE THIS SONG!

[Mzglama22]

hi im just wanted to know do u know any places that will pay for lapband everybody i talked to say the want cover it

[JohanMillerCHF]

great move for you health and appearance, I love your courage!

[destiny9456]

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL,AND I THINK U WILL BE EVEN MORE ONCE YOU COMPLETED YOR SURGERY,I CAN NOT WAIT UNTIL MY TURN IN JAN 2011 TUMMYTUCK AND LIPO,BUT I KNOW WE ARE STILL SPEACIAL,

[nicenikki1]

Why are u embarassed? U look great and with all victories there are some losses. Dont dwell on the negative. Think about how much better u feel without all that weight. Trust me i know what i am talking about!!!

[sanjean82]

Thank you for sharing. It helps me really consider everything about lap band and stuff. I hope are you truly happy with the new weight loss. Even after those small issues of excess skin, you look great. Your smile is more brighter :)

[mitziarredondo]

I am getting lap band in a few months.. I am excited.. I have to wait for insurance time lines ect.. Couldnt be soon enough.You have been very helpful.I look forward to seeing more of your videos..You look amazing.. I am most nervous about changing eating habits and learning how!!

[love2uluvme]

CAn I ask you if you did anything to reduce your arms from excess skin? You look fabulous here and I know this was before the other procedures!

[skymoon1982]

@love2uluvme I did not have any work done to my arms. This was just pure excercise. Always keep your arms moving weather your on the treadmil or eliptical

[keya86tiff1986]

@skymoon1982 What Dr did you go to in colombia?

[2007lmc]

Your truth and honesty mean so much to those who are planning on getting the surgery. Thank you :)

[JustMDD]

Thank you! Your beautiful! I pray u get well soon!!!

[tealwater]

ur skin went back well i think if all u need is a tuck ur lucky.. also i dont see big skin on ya arms ur lucky and good luck on the tuck mama

[kishanabear]

thank you for posting.

[Veraclarke1]

I cannot believe you had the courage to post this video. I don't think I could be so brave. Congrats on the weight loss.

[Letisha711]

U ARE EXTREMELY BEAUTIFUL MAMA!..God bless+

[tairakali]

i admire u for puttin this up and showin those picture...

[one4cat]

Thx Sarah! this is very good info. you kid this very professional, keep posting & best wishes on your plastic surgery! your such a inspiration can't wait until my WL surgery this yr.  God Bless gal!

[eloisejames]

You know Mel, you look great. I myself have som much excess skin on my stomach, breasts, legs and arms and am feeling quite desperate and depressed over what I look like. How did you cope with what you see when you are undressed????

Thanks for all your inspiration too, you have been a great source of comfort to me over this last year,

Karen

[SarahWillBeSkinny]

PS:  LOVE LOVE LOVE this song! Gonna have to download it!

[SarahWillBeSkinny]

Thank you SO much girl, for sending me this video. You have no idea how much I appreciate your kind words of encouragement. You're a brave girl to be baring your skin. If I was set up to have plastics, I'd be baring it also. LOL Thank you again... You're to awesome! ♥

[skymoon1982]

Thanks so much Sarah, your words mean a lot. I just hope u now know that ur not alone when it comes to skin issues. All of us wls people have the same problem.

[JustSlcinoz]

You are adorable! So bummed I won't meet you in Vegas...

Thanks for sharing. I look in similar condition. I was size 22 and now a 2 or 4 weighing 125. Hugs, Shannon

[yumyum1217]

listen girl u dont look bad bareing it all girl u still look fabulous !!!!

[clbroadway]

You look great! I'm attaching mine to yours, too.

[SassyQ87]

thank you so much for posting this video. You are very brave and you look awesome. Im looking forward for u to get the tummy tuck because think its the best thing for u right now. u have done all u needed to do to lose the weight and theres nothing else u can do about the skin, thanks for posting hun and u should be soooooo proud!

[mrzrollins]

u fucking deserve ur surgery. u did a hell of a job. Sometimes we all need a jump start and thats ok. as long as u got where u wanted to be. i am on my weight lose journey too but u have totally encoraged me. thanks for being 100% up front. i so happy for u girl. let us know who and where u have ur surgery. i may need his/her number. lol

[queenpitb]

YOu are an inspriation to all of us heavy set women.. i have struggled..for a while.. you are brave for for posting. and glad you are trutheful.. but.. you r honest and let people know what to expect.. Good luck.. i to am doing the lapband. and after that i already know i am doing the breast augmentation and the tummy tuck..'

[CutTheFat]

I weigh 260, and my shape is, or was very similar to yours starting out. I am not getting surgery, because I am terrified of it... but, I am still worried that by dieting and exercise I will be dealing with a lot of excess skin when I get to my goal weight. You are amazing to post this, I appreciate it so much..

I am worried especially about my breasts, they're huge.. but saggy already, about the same as your end result. I can only imagine...

[wdsDarlin]

thanks for your honesty. you are not alone. i think we all feel and look the same way! you are going to looking incredibly hot by january...even though you do look amazing now! :D

[tpearce3102]

Looking really good! Keep up the good work! What kind of dieting have you followed?

[Icedude1978]

no need to be emberrassed! youlook gorgeous!

[mizzttzbellalife]

i think ima bare it all im nervous though hehe

[Newme4xmas]

The overall picture is that u still look good, you look healthy, and YOU'RE happy & have no regrets! Live your life for you & continue to do your thang girl! Luv u!

[Newme4xmas]

You should be proud of urself bcuz you worked hard and deserve to glow. If it takes having the surgery to put the icing on the cake, here's the knife. You will spread the icing of sunshine to many that you are an inspiration to, including me. One might think of the number of pounds u lost and how many sizes smaller you are as a bad thing.

[Newme4xmas]

Hey Melanie! One thing that I know is people will always have something to say. As long as u are happy, ur doing it for you and no one else, and you have a strong support system of the people who mean the most to you, that's all that matters. You were beautiful in your old skin. You look fabulous in your new skin!

[rsalley76]

Melanie ~ You are so brave for posting this video. Thank you for always being honest and open with all of us about your journey. I am two months out and I am already starting to see the loose skin and the changes to my body. While I am nervous about getting to the stage that you are at currently, I do know that it will all be worth it in the end. Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing your "after" photos!!

[mshighconcept]

You are so awesome for your honesty. I still think you look fabulous and you have come a long way. Good luck with the surgery, sweetie and keep us posted. Those are two of the surgeries that I'm considering after weight loss too.

[SoyLaDancerita]

this was VERY inspiring.

Don't let the extra skin get you too down though. You've gone through so much to get there and it shows. It may not feel like the most attractive thing, but you should feel good knowing that you did something great for yourself. The surgery should only enhance that incredible feeling.

And to be 151 lbs and a size 4 could only happen in my dreams lol. Congratulations on all of your successes. =]

[hsmarlon]

You look good. Keep up the good work.

[foxynae]

So proud of you thank you for your inspiration

[ChristineJovan]

Thanks for "baring" it all to let us know what to expect. I am 7 months out and a size 6 and have the same wrinklies and extra skin in my belly. At one year I will consider plastic surgery as well but may want to hold out just in case I want to have a baby someday. It's frustrating when I used to have a great ass and now it is all bones as well. I just have to keep doing the lunges and squats! Thanks again for sharing your journey. You look fabulous and have come a long way.

[daphatkat]

Hi you look fantastic! Not disgusting at all - I don't know why you used that term? You don't have that much loose skin - I was wondering if loose skin can disappear with exercise or is plastic surgery the only way to get rid of it?

[Fat2Skinny09]

you were beautiful before surgery and now..you are a whole new woman..you look incredible..grat job..:)

[Sunshine35100]

I just wanted to tell you that you are an inspiration to me and I 've followed your whole journey! That's what helped me decide on having my surgery. I had my surgery on Nov.16 and I'm doing great! Thanks a lot and keep up the good work!

[justchillinboston]

You are even more f an inspiratin to me evenmre. I appreciate your courage.

what a woman! you look great, and yu will look even better after yu d what yu gotta do!

[6969anabella]

you are a beautiful woman good luck!

[Brenda0600]

You have a done an awesome job with your body! Congrations to you. Olive oil and Shea Butter (raw, unrefined) mixture EVERYDAY for 3-6 months is a blessing for strecth marks and discoloration! You will not believe the difference and you will really be thankful for the suggestion. Rock your new body girl. Peace and Blessings to you!

[marolkisan]

Don't be embarrassed; you look great! And after your surgery, no one will ever know you were larger -- unless they watch YouTube, LOL. Seriously, thanks so much for sharing your entire journey. You are so informative and down to earth, you should write a book about it, truly :) Have a very happy Thanksgiving.

[londiehp]

Mel, I am so proud of you, that took alot of courage and you are a brave inspiration to us all

[diamonddana35]

thanks for showing the change you are a true person love you.....

[raybonent]

Thank you so much for your post. You are keeping me motivated. I will have plastic surgery as soon as I lose more weight. I had 4 children and my stomach looks similar to yours. I think you are wonderful....stay upbeat.

[dkyara98]

wow. yes like you say when there is weight loss there is sagging skin. you are lucky that you don't have arms like i do. When I lost weight the arms remained flabby even though I excercised. my blessings to you and hope everything goes right with your plastic surgery..

[missacookie1533]

I just started watching your videos & I felt it was important for me to tell you how proud I am of you! I think you are an amazing strong woman with tremendous courage to put yourself on display like this. Watching this video brought tears to my eyes... you are a great inspiration keep your head held high!

[ElvitaQuinones]

Your are courageous and motivational! Thank you for sharing your experience! It motivates me. I met my surgeon last Tuesday, had my sleep study this past Friday. I will do my blood work in the morning and psych eval on Dec. 1st.  Please keep posting your journey! Blessings xoxo

[eyezchu22]

Thanks for always keeping it real. I love your videos because you always say and show it like it is. Your arms are great!! Your beautiful with or without PS cant wait to see your arter surgery pics!!. Seeing your bare all photos really helped me decide to start putting a fund away for my after too. Thanks for the inspiration.

[biggayute]

Btw I dont know if its only me that see's this but you look like Jada pinkett smith just better looking lol.

[biggayute]

Truely Adorable & Thanks for the post, you've helped hundreds, if not thousands of us with your bloggs, so down to earth...keeping it real

God bless you mel your a true inspiration.

T

[andreasmith72]

You have done amazingly well.

I am struggling at the moment - I am 3 weeks post op, have no restriction and am hungry!! How did you manage before restriction - my weight has starting going up rather than down!

[zzkiorreycandyzz]

you are a TRUE INSPIRATION.....luv ya sis for being so real.....cant wait to see many more videos of your success....may God bless you and your family....

[sweettjudy]

Hi five to you, Mel! You always kept it real and continue to do so. Awesome video. Good luck on your plastic surgery.

[NYANKS5L]

hi again - great video - i wanted to know if you new your body would look like this ( not that is is bad) but would you still have had the surgery- would you prefer your body now with out plastic surgery or before your weight loss.. I am so excited my surgery is on tuesday nov 24 - tomorrow i have to be on clear liquids - then tuesday is my day. thanks for answering my questions a while back - did you do a lot of exercise -during the weight loss -

talk to you soon after surgery

[ladyjedi]

You are so amazing. I thank God for you and Youtube. Wow! So brave. Thanks for sharing this with us your loyal fans. Plastic surgery will take care of the skin. Do you think it is how fast you lost? My date is 12/21 and you have helped me so much in preparing. I wish you a speedy recovery. Are you going to do the breast lift?

[zanditorres]

Thank you for sharing! You are a true inspiration. A woman with a beautiful and giving heart. I wish you many blessings with your plastic surgery too.

[gapeach207]

Wow !!! I m considering the surgury thank you for the realistic look at this. I want a change and to see your change is inspiring. I am definitly calling tomorrow to look into the process. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I need to see our videos.

[CLoweEsq75]

Thanks for being so open with us! The tummy tuck with be great! Praying for you & a speedy recovery!

[tpearce3102]

Please tell me your diet and exercise routine

[J1969Red]

Thank you for sharing. You are not alone. I am less than 2 months out from my gastric bypass and know that I am going to have lots of loose skin. But I would rather be skinny with the loose skin than fat and filled out. I hope that when I am done I will be able to have plastic surgery as well. You are a beautiful women. Great job on all the hard work. You look great.

[firemama1269]

As always great vid. You inspire, encourage and maintain the realities of this surgery through it all. I do not know what else to say other than thanks for doing you!

[lunamiah81]

Thank you for this video. You still look fabulous!!!!

[ninersnid]

u r awsome , i am sooo proud of u !!!! i hope that i continue to do well and loose weight !!! i have lost only 32 pound and now i am going on my 4 th month, i need some advice !

[rosebush555]

thank you so much for the video..You are a beautiful girl...Thanks for being so real....

[Bizgirl2]

~~~~ Wow, I was searching for youtube lapband b4 & after pics and came across your series of videos. I so APPLAUDE you for your BRAVERY! You certainly inspired so many I'm sure and I'm very encouraged! Whoever thinks these pics are disgusting seriously should get a life, and shouldn't be watching anything on this topic if they're that sensitive! Much continued success!

[Sweetctygrl]

Thank you for always being so honest and open. And also thanks for answering my questions on your previous video about the psychological effects of the WLS. You're a trooper.

[ycnyc25]

Amazing personal you are! just beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!

[BandClass101]

you are the reason why I never stop striving for perfection . I am all for what makes us happy and as always Im so proud of you and love you always .I cant wait to see you in person ...bummer you wont be in Vegas ....good excuse for another get together !

[swtjanel]

Thank you So much for Showing Everything. Now I know alittle bit more about what to expect with my journey. You are beautiful and very giving. And an inspiration to me.

Love,

Janel

[lilallnatural1]

I am so proud of you! You are BEAUTIFUL:)

[myloveforjesus]

thank you for being so brave for us. Your awesome. you have been an inspiration for all of us. I hope that you get what you want and are pleased with the results from surgery . keep up the good work.

[danyett]

Thank you for the video.....we do need to know what to expect! thank you so much!

[supaflyflip]

thanks for taking the time out to show us what you didn't have to, Melanie. I wish you the best on your upcoming surgery in January. Keep doing great...it gives people like me motivation and inspiration to look forward to getting the lap-band done.

[IonnysBellaVita]

thank you so much mel, this video truly touched me ..u are amazing

[caribbeanjunki09]

Mel- nothing is disgusting about what you showed us. YOU did it! Hold your head up high and be proud of yourself. Its all about you feeling better, do whatever makes you happy. After your hard work you deserve every bit of happiness. Thank you for sharing I was truely touched. Happy Thanksgiving!

[susan1289]

Wonderful video....you are helping a lot of people. Good luck in January. I hope it is everything you want....

[usalbgirl]

Wow, Melanie! Thanks for the video--it is so honest and helpful. Although, I understand why you want plastic surgery, it is not that bad and your arms and legs look amazing already. Keep up the great work and I wish you a safe and successful surgery.

[onyX716]

I could never thank you enough for being so honest & bearing it all in your video. This is really needed, those of us who had sergery after you have no idea what to expect so thank you for giving us realistic expectations! You have done so great & I wih you the best of luck on your upcoming surgeries.

[msbebe83]

WoW! You are the bomb for showing all that like that! I personally appreiciate it, because I have large breast and know that I will lose all of my tissure very quickly. Im so happy you will finally be 100perccent in a few months. Thanks again Melanie

[Danallydcol]

Congrats on your success! What a great video! You are sooo lucky, your arms look great i as well will need a tummy tuck, are you going to have a boob job as well? I was thinking of doing them both at the same time. I still have a ways to go yet! congrats and good luck!

[dlmyvette]

wow......That video was amazing. Girl, you have done a great job with your VLOGS! I'm so looking forward to your surgery results. I won't be having any plastic surgery until I have children, so I'll have to wait it out, but I'm still in the weight loss journey process. So....I have a long way to go! Good luck! Keep up your vids!

[DATHININME]

You are awesome! Thansk for bearing it all..

[prettyblkgyrl74]

your transformation is absolutely amazing - you are truly an inspiration

~~Keena :o)

[mityah83]

great video mel.......this helped me alot ...I love the fact also that Im a size 2 ..but your rite we look diffrent naked ..So thanks girly... ppl need to no they arent the only ones out there with the extra skin etc..!! keep up the good work and all the best for you Mel ...!!

_KRISTINA

[watchmegetskinny]

I LOVE YOU FOR DOING THIS VIDEO! I have thought about suggesting a "show your skin day" where we show our skin for one day, then take the video down... I will be showing mine very soon as well.

[SAxl18]

this was a very and i mean very helpful video to view .. im just waitinq on my insurance to approve me and than i'll be riqht alonq with ya mamas ") . i wish you all the luck in the world with your upcominq surqery !

--jazzy red--

[sannyarmani86]

I just want to thank you soo much for doing this video! I'm also in my weight loss process and I was wondering how I'm going to look after losing all this weight..

I really admire you and I'm looking forward to see your video every week..

Thanks for the videos,They have meant a lot to me.

I really think that you look great,and You should not be ashamed about how you look,you look 1000 times better than 10 months ago..Success with your next surgery,I wish you the best.. Byebye

[freshorangina]

You are very brave, I have so much respect for you in doing this video. I have the same problem, I am 5'5" and have gone down 160 pounds in 10 months, from 302 to 141 this morning. I have very bad skin on my belly, with terrible stretch marks, also tons of saggy skin on my thighs, butt, boobs and arms. I actually even noticed it on my calves this morning at the gym. My breasts look just like yours, and I used to love how they looked. I will definitely be getting plastics, maybe in another year.

[BoricuaRNNY]

Melanie

Thanks for keep it real! You are a brave person and I admire you! I completely understand your NEED to have plastic surgery. Hopefully I'm going to need your plastic surgeons number a year post op too!

[imstillstrill]

I like you. You are bold like me. I showed my scars too. You are very small. When I weigh 150, I think I wore a size 7. I remember you said you are 5'6'. I am 5'5 what a different a inch makes. lol I am currently 218 and about 3 months out. Hopefully I will get to 150 by July of next year. Good luck with your surgery. I already thinking I am going to need it too. lol

[MsChargerFan]

u are amazing and brave! very inspiring. you gave me chills and made me cry. ( i have;nt even got the courage to post pictures of myself yet im 300lbs. im embarrasses. but YOU are amazing. You go girl having your surgery Please keep us posted and updated.

[vkhele]

Great video! Thanks for sharing it with us!!

[jadoredior04]

Melanie. wow you were so brave chika in posting this video.. wow you have came so far and you look amazing your body looks awsome quedaste muy flaca but u look good. Now i see why u want the plastic surgery girl your even gonna look more amazing. it made me cry just looking of how far you have come. once i reach goal weight like you ill post something like this too. good luck on everything and thank you for being such a good role model to the lapbanders out there.

suzanne

[lopezbernadine82]

You are beautiful Mel and life is always a trade off isn't it? I mean...my breasts are going south and it's hard to see that.

I am excited about losing weight and changing my life but somethings I wasn't sure what to expect and you are and always have been an inspiration.

I'll get my breast worked on too....after I lose all my weight. You are beautiful inside and out...God Bless You and May all your dreams come true...

[kisses2u4u]

I think this video is fantastic and well done on your weight loss. I think you look great!!

[fudds64]

Mel yes it takes alot to do what you've done throughout your whole journey but you've succeeded big time! You look terrfic.. And sure you'll feel better once is all done... Most of all you just take care of yourself & your family .. Do what makes you happy that's all that matters my friend.. Always remember your true self as you've never once forgotten here yet to this day.. It's nice to see the real deal Have a great weekend.. 10*'s hugs!!!

[smihud]

Thanx for the video... i thought i was the only one who felt like that.....you deserve to have your perfect body......

[NandrasJourney]

Melanie... Girl.. you look Beautiful. I hope I look that decent after all of my weight is gone, but I am only 8 weeks out :) I love your videos and wish you wouldn't be so hard on yourself. I can understand why you want the plastic surgery, but you are beautiful without it! :)

Nicole

[AntoniaTakeTwo]

We learn to be very hard on ourselves when we are over weight. I used to beat myself up verbally when I would look in the mirror almost daily saying things to myself that were horrible. I would tell myself I was a disgusting ugly fat cow and worse. I am working really really hard to be kinder tom myself now. You need to work on this too. Every time you want to call your self something negative

Be kind to your self you DESERVE IT!

[time2loss]

girl you don't look bad at all :o)

[carrela1]

Thanks for posting that. I think you're being overly critical of yourself, maybe because you're still young or maybe it's just because you haven't had time to get used to the new you. It doesn't matter if you don't have what society claims is the "perfect body".I can understand why people choose to have cosmetic surgery after weight loss,I may even have it myself.You're nowhere near disgusting and there are women out there (myself included) who think you're lucky to have been this successful :-)

[baldfamilyman39]

Melanie, you look fantastic. Congrats on the 124lbs, you are truly an inspiration. I understand you wanting plastic surgery for the excess skin, but stay proud of what you have accomplished. You are a beautiful woman and person. Again Congrats!!!

[newMike4life]

Aww Melanie I have to say even with the excess skin you look fantastic!!!! Good work and congratulations on 124lbs down!!!! you are an inspiration. I hope to be as successful as you are when my time comes soon. Luv ya!

[sky8725]

Thanks for sharing Mel..Love You, love you, love you...I pretty much figure I'll have the same issues once I lose all my weight. I will probably be shooting for plastic surgery as well. You've done such a great job losing your weight. We're very proud of you!!

[SheSingsLovely]

Wow thank you for doing this vid! You look amazing but I can understand why you would want to get it. I am most surprised by the chest. I knew it would go down, but it's crazy how much of a difference there is. I'm curious to know how my end result will look cause my chest is my best feature too. Your awesome and inspired me so much through my wls process (2 months in now yayyy!!). Good luck on your plastic surgery!

[ocs874]

WOW Mel, your awsome to put yourself out there like that. All is going to be worth it in a few months......

[didibailey]

I feel you have done a wonderful job! but it is what it is. You still are you. and your heart is still you. all that looks good isn't/ well enough of that but I think you are AWESOMMME! GOD BLESS YOU DEAR. GOD LUCK ON YOUR SURGERIES.

[moviestartaal]

THANKS SOOOO MUCH FOR THE VIDEO

[urjunk78]

well you look great any way!! I feel for you, you have come so far and worked so hard and you deserve the tummy tuck. cant wait to see!!!

[CoCoBandster]

Mel, its OK. And I know that even WHEN I lose my weight after surgery, I am sure that I will be pointing out all of the things that I am not happy with, we are women, its what we do. Just know that you do look great and I am proud of what youve done..and if I have a nickel in my bank account by the time I lose mine, I am getting a beyonvce butt and a tummy tuck LOL! Full Speed Ahead Mel!

Love Ya...CoCO

[goodtogo3]

Melanie..........it hurts me to hear such a beautiful young woman call herself disgusting. It is just loose skin and way better than the unhealthy fat. Of course you are young and want to feel womanly and desirable.........but you are so much more than a body. Happy you ae getting the chance to make changes and I hope they are all you dream of. xox

[jerene2]

You are so brave and I am so proud of you. I've lost 95 pounds and am older so my skin does not have the elasticity and I sag in more places including arms, legs and booty. It's sad. Thank you for being willing to share about your surgery journey too.

[ANuMe1109]

Thanks again Melanie for being so transparent and honest about your entire WLS journey. Also, thank you for sharing with all of us!

[CoCoBtv]

You are so amazing. You are inspirational. For you to put yourself out there and bare all is courage not to many women have and I want to thank you. So many people only show you the good side but you showed your whole journey. I have learned so much from you. You are truly a weight loss sensation. Great work

[Kellawanda]

LOL at the squeezing belly fat shot I do that all the time. Thanks so much for posting this. Its nice having you ahead of me on this journey so I know what I have ahead of me. Of course you had to pick a song that makes me cry! Its crazy to think your a 4 with the extra skin....youre gonna be sooo tiny once its gone. Thanks again!

[bswank08]

You are beautiful and so brave, Mel. I can only hope to be half as successful as you. I love how you show the reality of WSL. Not just statistics or one-sided opinions. You're so great and keep on trucking!

[grechy79]

Has to be the greatest video's i have ever watched, Mel u are beautiful on the inside and out and i cant wait to see ur videos after ur surgery good luck with it all.

[sebbes]

I wish I could give you 10 stars for your honesty. You've truly shown the reality of weightloss and have given us alot of food for thought. {{{hug}}}

[jade0092003]

mel you still look great anyway... do what you have to do for you. you will look great regardless. thanks for showing us the this video. it takes alot of courage to show this. you came a long way!!

[LilithEnthroned]

I saw nothing gross on this video. It takes great amount of bravery to show yourself like this, and thank you. You look beautiful, even with the bit of excess flab. Thank you again for sharing this. It's something I need to keep in mind!

Much love!

[MsDulceLeche]

Thank you so much for this video Melanie. You continue to be such an inspiration and a beautiful human being. You are going to look amazing after your plastic surgery, can't wait to see the updates. On a side note, I was just wondering do you ever wear spanx or other "fajas" currently? I was just wondering how well those things would disguise the excess skin under the clothes because after I lose the weight, I plan on wearing those for awhile until I can afford plastic surgery. Take care!

[PSJ71]

Melanie, I have to say. The thing I have always adored about you is the fact that you have the "balls" to tell it like it is. You are beautiful no matter what. It's not disgusting like you think it is, but I want to see you truly happy and comfortable with yourself because you have worked so hard to get where you are. Do what is going to make you happy, Mel. We love you no matter what. Much love, Paulette

[TheSososkinny]

OMG THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING. My boobs are starting to get that way and its sooooo nice to see I'm not alone. NOBODY shows you that side of it. I plan to get cosmetic surgery when I get to goal too. Added to my favorites

[Angel89014]

im really glad you made this video i was go take my money and pay off my car im now putting it in a saving acct just in case i need surgery please let us know how you surgery go i may need their number next year if im going threw all this weight lost i want to be able to wear a bikini to so i understand why now.

[bandedwendy]

honey, courage is an understatement. you are among the bravest people i have had the chance to know. good for you. great for the community. your choice to document this journey has been a gift to me. tonight i have had the pleasure to watch so many wonderful videos, so many unexpected one and all of them at the right time and place on my journey. thank you so much for being YOU. your decision to move forward with plastics is solid. you will be happy. congrats on your new LOW. big hugs!

[amrit240]

WOW!!! Super brave of you! Do what you got to do for your self, do not listen to the haters.

[bobosmomma]

this is a great video to post mel. It is important for us to think about the skin and stretch marks before we are finished losing the weight. You still look amazing and january is just around the corner too girl!

[123dietdrpepper]

I can only imagine how hard this was for you to share but I know you have helped me tremendously by revealing all. I am sure at the end of my journey I will need the same cosmetic surgery as well and I might as well include that when considering the financial aspects as well.

You look great and I am sure you will feel much better after your surgery in January! Congrats.

[yvette800]

Thank you for the courage to show us why you are getting the surgery you are truly a beautiful person inside and out :)

[ilovevuitton]

super brave of you.... =]