6 month update

I guess I just turned a corner. People are noticing a difference in me, my size especially. I posted some before and after pictures yesterday. There is definition in my face, I have a waistline I discovered, and feeling even better after shopping at a store (TMI alert)!!! where I actually got fitted for a bra. It has made such a difference in terms of seeing that elusive waist. I had heard that people have waistlines, LOL.

My energy level is fantastic, I just want to walk everywhere, love walking now so much. 

My 11 year old shops with me and encourages me to be brave and buy more dresses, more colour and things that are fitted.

That is the big thing-buying to not cover up, but reveal and define, and that is difficult. 

I enjoy the comments, but I do enjoy being myself these days. The feeling of energy, hope and health. Summer is coming. I can wear less and feel great. This is the better result of having this surgery.

Have a great day everyone!

That is fantastic to hear.  I love reading these success stories!!  I am beginning to feel all of the things you have described, and it's amazing.

Keep up the great work :)

T.

Congratulations!  Your pics are amazing! I had my surgery in April, we started at near the some weight.  I hope I will have the success you have had.  It is hard to imagine right now.  Good luck on the rest of your journey, and just being you. 

Judy

Congratulations. I'm so happy that things are going well for you.

T. and Judy,

I think it is very cool finding people who start out the same weight as I as well. I am 5'4", and height matters, too. I have always thought I was too short for my BMI, but I can't use that excuse anymore. ;)

Good luck to us all, we have the power!

C.

I checked out your pictures, and you look wonderful!  Congratulations on your hard work and the success it's brought.

You look fab!more importantly, you feel fab! That is very encouraging for those of us who are pre-op. Thank you for sharing. I love your positive attitude.