9 month post op update! (x-post)

Hi everyone! I don't post much but am on here everyday.  I figured it was about time to share updated pictures for all the newbies out there.  I know it helped me to see others progress as I was starting the proces.  I started as a "lightweight" and have lost 100 pounds to date, I have also lost over 67 inches (width not height!).  Jut a few weeks ago, we went on a school trip with my son and I spent 5 days scuba diving, I was one of only two people who managed all 15 dives!  I also went zip lining and rappeling which was a first for me.  It is amazing how much this surgery has given me,  not just less pounds, but more courage, more interest to try new things, and more self confidence.   Please, if you are just starting or a newbie, remember this will all be worth it! Holly

Way to go, Holly!!  You have done a great job!  Isn't fun to be able to do more with your kids and actually be able to keep up with them? I love your sailor bear!  My son is in the Navy and my Mom always used to call him her little bear.  I don't think he is too thrilled that the nickname stuck this long.

Thanks,  I love keeping up with the teenager!   My oldest son is in the Navy also,  right now he is in San Diego getting ready to head out on a two month deployment.  I miss him like crazy when he is gone,  he is such a sweet kid. Have a great week! Holly

My son just flew out to San Diego yesterday.  He is there for training and then will be stationed in GA.  He was in FL, I think the new base is less than 30 miles from the old one.  I kept telling him he could have gotten a little closer to home!  But he bought a house down there now so I guess he is there to stay.  He was just here for a month but who knows when he will be back.  I know what you mean about missing them.  It doesn't seem to get any easier.

YEA Holly, you look Great.  Funny that you talk about zip lines...I am going to Hawaii July 1 for 10 days and that is on the top of my list of things to do.  I already have my friend who I will be staying with looking into it.  Snorkeling is also on my list of things to do, and then of course just lots of sight seeing.......  Again, you look fantastic!!!  Gayle