I am proud of myself, added new pics

I got the camera out yesterday and played dress up. I'd been wanting to do a after pic for the before and after page since my tummy tuck and yesterday I was like a little girl playing dress up. I got all fixed up and my hubby (who now thinks he's a professional photographer) took some pics of me. I emailed one to OH for the before and after page and to update the bottom of my profile, it'll be a few weeks before its on, but I added some to my profile myself. Thanks to Miss Apple Pie's tutorial on resizing and to Ms Sarah S on the Ky board, I finally figured out how to resize them myself. I don't want anyone to think I'm bragging or that I'm vain. I know I am not the most gorgeous thing around but I am pretty dang proud of what this "tool" has helped me accomplish in the past year and a half. Earlier I scrolled down to the bottom of my page and looked at my before shot and got all teary eyed. I can't believe that was me. I am so thankful to God for His blessings, everything He's given me. I'm thankful for Dr Shina and of course my ps, Dr Durham Smith for all their work/help. I can honestly say that I am proud of me and I like how I look now. When I put these last pics on while ago at first I thought, man, I still look fat, but then I decided to kick my butt and tell myself that no, I'm not fat. I'm pretty, dang it! (ok that does sound vain, sorry). I might not be the skinnest person around but I'm alot slimmer than I used to be thank goodness. If your bored and u want to look at my page I posted a few new pics of me playing dress up! Hugs Ange P.S. Warning, there are almost naked pics of my tt incision on there so if u don't want to see that, scroll down fast.

OHH Angela,you look BEAUTIFUL!!!!! And i have watched this board and lurked for quiet sometime and you are one of the first people on here that inspired me.....You have come a long way ,you should be proud of yourself,you have done all the work!!! The new tool is just that,we will and will always have to work for our health.....But you look so happy and i can see that on your face,and play dress up as much as you want to!!!!! SO CONGRATS ON HOW FAR YOU HAVE CAME!!!!! Thanks for putting you tt pics on also,it looked so painful,i just hope i can have one one day,but a small one is all i think i will need.........you take care( huggggsssss) cheermom

Thank u! I wish I was half as pretty as u lol. U r so pretty. In your pics u don't even look like u need a tt but only u know, lol. Mine would bulge out there. I still have big thighs and a big booty but thats ok. Adam loves my booty. I have no idea why, theres something wrong with that man. The tt was not nearly as painful as I thought. The morning after it I dreaded getting up that first time but it wasn't bad. Yes, I hurt, but it was mostly a sore kind of hurt. My open gastric bypass was very painful. It was terrible. This was a walk in the park compared to that. Good luck and keep me posted on how it goes.

Hi Ange! You look soooooooo good!! I am so thrilled for you! I have my lap gastric bypass in less than two weeks now by Dr. Shina. I sure hope that someday I can look as good as you do right now. My starting weight is 265..... so whenever I reach 199, I will be really excited. Best wishes to you and your new body!!

Hey Kathy, before u know it u will be on the losing side! I'm hoping to get up to Suburban and meeting u and Toni both, her surgery is the day before yours. I wish u the best! Ange

You look GORGEOUS!!!!! You aren't vain or full of it..you are just PROUD! You've come a long way..had a lot of hard work and like you said..very blessed! There is nothing wrong with thinking you look good girl! You do! There is a difference between confident and ****y..and you aren't ****y at all!! I am so proud of ya! Like the lady above..you've inspired me so much.I feel that you are a great support for everyone here and a true friend to me!!

Thank u Shannon, I'm also blessed in my obesityhelp.com family, all of u guys mean the world to me. Have u heard any news?

Thanks for asking! I am trying to get my own insurance and see if that would cover RNY.It's a hard road but I am not giving up! I also emailed the lawyer you told me about..thanks!

Oh my gosh Angela!!! You look 20 years younger now! Your pics are great! You are very pretty. I know how you feel, it is hard to take compliments sometimes. Way to go girl!!!

Ditto, ditto, ditto!! Angela, you look so happy and you just glow with joy! I am so happy for you that you've accomplished what you've wanted; a healthy body to enjoy your life. I don't think you're vain either and I'm gonna add my sentiments to everyone else's; you're beautiful! I love that shirt you have on, it really goes great with your complexion! Thanks for sharing your pictures and happy reading your new books! Take care and talk to ya soon-- Dee