5 Month Surgiversary..Finally in onederland, over 100 pounds lost, and down 12 sizes (pics...

Aphrodites
on 8/22/08 3:42 am - FL
Wow so much to report on, and don't know if I'll even be able to remember it all. Well it has officially been 5 months since my surgery (post is a couple days late though) These are some of the updates

*I have lost a total of 102 pounds
*Starting weight was 300 pounds, and now I'm in onderland at 198 (I still accidently type a "2" in   front of that number though lol)
*I use to be a size 26 and now I'm a size 14
* Only medical condition I had before was a mild sleep apnea, and now that's gone too

Overall my life is FANTASTIC!!! I have gone out dancing for the first time in years without getting tired or having a body ache the next day. I have so much more energy and my husband is always showing me off like a "trophy wife." lol Now I get way more attention (especially from the male gender) and can I just say it that in a  weird way it feels nice to feel like "eye candy" for others lol

I have to be honest though. I have become a "little" vain since wls, oh who am I kidding I've become REALLY vain since wls. lol I never leave the house without makeup, heels, and a great set of accesories to go with my outfit. I am always hounding everyone so we can take photos, and I'm actually standing in front of the group this time.
 
ok and here's another thing, but ssh don't tell anyone but I recently got my work review. I received a 10% raise  where the average is 4%. I was told in my review that I have been more active, dressing better, and have become overall a much better employee (especially since surgery) but sssh here is where the secret comes in. Since surgery even though I do dress better and I never look like a zombie anymore, I actuall work LESS and I'm always turning things in late (where as before I turned things in early) but somehow since surgery It "appears" that I have become more productive. hhm interesting right. Well not complaining, who would I am getting paid more money for doing less work then before after all. hehehe go figure

I'm just greatful for this new lease on life, and I am going to take advantage of ever single oppurtunity.

Below are some photos and I have a few more in my bio.  Thanks for letting me share.

Before WLS




5 Months Post-Op









   
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Elaine C.
on 8/22/08 3:46 am - Lawton, OK
I have one word....and I am gonna spell it out for you...


H.O.T!!!
Aphrodites
on 8/22/08 3:50 am - FL
 Thanks
   
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Allisson_37
on 8/22/08 3:48 am - Canada
What a story - congratulations!!!  You looked beautiful before the surgery but you are absolutely glowing now.  You are an inspiration.  Thanks for sharing.
Aphrodites
on 8/22/08 3:51 am - FL
Thanks!! I'm not a big fan of my before photo, it always upsets me when I see it but it still good to have at least as a reminder
   
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Sophia Maria
on 8/22/08 3:50 am, edited 8/22/08 3:51 am
Johanna thats wonderful!

thank you for sharing your story and pictures. isnt wls grand?



    
Aphrodites
on 8/22/08 3:53 am - FL
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It's absolutely awesome!!
   
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ssgswife4life
on 8/22/08 3:51 am - OK
CONGRATULATIONS!!! YOU LOOK AWESOME!!!!!
 
  
IF YOU HAVE FAITH NOTHING SHALL BE IMPOSSIBLE FOR YOU!!! MATT. 17:20
Aphrodites
on 8/22/08 3:54 am - FL
Thanks!!
   
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Donna C.
on 8/22/08 3:55 am - Durham Region, Canada
You look Amazing!!  Very inspirational!! 
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