Hello!

I haven't posted in a looong while! So hi to all the pals I met here on my journey and to everyone new as well. Good luck on the upcoming surgury dates!

Don't be afraid - it's the best decision I've made.

I'm enjoying the summer in normal clothes - feeling comfortable to swim, hike, etc. I bought a bike and use it often.

I met all the clinic goals and will do plastic surgery this winter. I'm still not at my personal goal -  I have had a tough struggle with arthritis this last six months.

If anyone's looking for a buddy to message to keep on track let me know ;)
Or if you have any questions!

I'm now confortably in size 12-14 clothes. Size M- L tops. Down from a size 22/ 3X.
Dating, dancing, having fun... life is good. Happy summer everyone! 

~mtrai

Nice to see you post a progress update and glad to hear you're doing well. I too say this is the best choice I have ever made. The clinic discharged me a few months back as I had excedded all goals they set for me. I was a little sad at firt but now I'm ready to move on to the next chapter. I love the new me and can't wait to have my plastics done. I've already seen Dr. Toy and have a quote from him. My aim is for the early New year.

Kee.

 Nice to hear from both of you. You guys inspired me a lot when I was new here.  I have also been discharged from the clinic and that made me a little sad and scared.  I have been battling some regain, but overall I am happy. Plastics are expensive and I will have think about it pretty carefully, but it would be nice to have that done, but I mentally feel I need to prove to myself that I can keep the weight off before the plastics.  It was also the best decision I ever made. Now, if I could just get the weight to start falling again!  It is not as easy as it used to be.