11 month update with a little attention whoring pics

This is a few days early, but I thought I would share because it's been a good week for me.

So, what have I learned thus far:
~ I have a normal relationship with food
~ My mind, body and soul are finally starting to sync up in unison
~ I truly do not feel like I'm dieting
~ It's okay to have a bad day
~ Life will go on even if I eat way too many cheesy poofs
~ Food is even more delicious since I actually slow down to eat instead of inhaling my meals
~ I no longer feel like I have to be the funny, loud fat girl for people to like me. They genuinely like me just for me.
~ I had to be willing to let my walls come down to let people in, and let myself out.
~ Not having the mask of obesity to hide behind is a vulnerable position to be in sometimes
~ I love that I turn heads because of how I look, not because of how huge I am.
~ No one can take away my joy unless I allow it.
~ I'm looking forward to holding our baby (no I'm not pregnant yet)
~ I'm petrified of being a new mother aagain, but I'm excited that I'm not going to have to deal with obesity and pregnancy simultaneously.
~ Life is what I make of it, and right now I'm making up for a lot of lost time that I spent always thinking about food and my next meal, and being miserable because of my weight.

My husband's squadron is holding a joint SF Spring semi-formal ball on May 14th. We're expecting close to 400 people to be in attendance. I went dress shopping this last weekend, and yesterday. I finished off the shopping with shoes, accessories and little satiny bolero/shrug for my arms. I'm ecstatic as this is my first formal military event ever, hell it's my first formal event since my high school prom. Least to say, I am so very much in love with my dress, and can not wait to dance the night away in the arms of my love.

The obligatory before pic: 270lbs size 22/24W pants, 26/28W tops



Here's the dress: Completely ignore my hair, I just pulled it back for picture purposes. 123lbs size 4/6 tops and bottoms, sometimes an 7/8 on bottoms.




I bought black strappy, open-toe heels with some shiny rhinestones on the toeline. Adorable ! ! !

Life is fabulous. . . If you are a new pre-op, and you think you can't do this, scroll back up, you can if I can. If you're on the journey, and you're wondering if you'll ever get there, you will, don't give up on yourself. If you're contemplating the sleeve, stop thinking, and do it. If you are in a stall, and you are ready to give up, don't let a little speed bump become a road block. The stall will break, and you will be successful.

It's not always easy, but it's so worth it, it's worth it all ! ! !

Thank you all for being supportive, and encouraging throughout this journey.

you look fantastic ... congrats on your success.
 

I love posts like this. It's really motivating and gives me hope that I can get there too. thanks for sharing. Your dress is fabulous, and you look great in it. Going to a formal ball sounds like a really fun experience to have. The closest I've come is prom. LOL

Tiffany not only do you look incredibly spectacular in that super sweet sexy gown, but damn I really needed to read that post tonight, thanks chickita, you rock! 

Wow! Love the dress and your attitude.

WOW !  great story and pics.... thanks for the motivation !
you look beautiful !

wow! you look great and so happy! I can't wait to be there some day.

Tiff

As always, I always appreciate your posts!! I think you have done such an awesome job!!! Thanks again for showing ALL of us that this IS possible!!!

Wow you look totally incredible!! Not just your body, but you have the look of pure joy!!! Thanks for the inspiration!

You've made an incredible transition, but you were pretty before, too. Congratulations on your success and your new black strappy shoes! Thanks for posting this.