April Fools - Today's our 6 month Anniversary!

Hey all who had surgery on April 1 - Today we're half a year old now in our new bodies. WOO-HOO! Doesn't it boggle your mind to think about where we have come from over the past 6 months? For me, as of today I have lost 115 lbs since my procedure. I am healthy, happy and quite flappy! I went from my highest size of 56 in jeans to today sitting in a pair of Gap jeans in size 38 (note, these are men's sizes - women's sizes I went from a 36 to an 18 today) I used to huff and puff going up stairs, now I hop up them 2 at a time sometimes. To all who are celebrating our new lives, CONGRATULATIONS! Love, ~Lara HW 400+ SW 355 CW 240 GW 212

WTG Lara! Isn't it amazing? I've NEVER tried Gap jeans--- how do they fit?? I was sure they wouldn't! Hmmmm.... shopping?? Beth HW- 313 SW- 298 CW- 186 GW- 130

Post Script to this story: I was running late for a last-minute dinner invitation at a rather nice resturaunt. I knew could get away with my Gap Jeans, but not with the tank top I was wearing. It dawned on me that there was a Gap store not far away between me and my destination MUCH closer than my apartment. So, I stopped in and picked up a sassy scoopnecked light green top in xl that was clingy and cute. IT FIT! I picked up something off the rack at a "normal store" for the first time. Not the Fat lady section, not lane bryant, but the Gap. Dude, I didn't even like gap before and now suddenly. . .it's my favorite store And it was on clearence for 10 bucks! I like the way they fit, I have more gut than butt so I am forever looking at men's jeans. . .however my hip bones are slowly starting to show up, and they are far larger than I ever would have guessed. For this I am thankful. . .I might just end up with a nice hourglass figure yet. Beth thank you for being a great leader and inspiring us to post more regularly here. I appreciate your daily posts very much! ~Lara

Hey Lara, Isn't it wonderful! I haven't lost as much as many, but boy do I feel great! I have lost 74 lbs total. Life is good! Kelly 320/246

CONGRATS KELLY!!!! 1 lb shy of the 3/4 century club - DEFINATELY something to be really proud of! You're doing great! It feels so good to be here doesn't it? ~Lara:fairy