8 month progress and thoughts...

 Thanks Mimi!
Wow -- you're doing amazing!  Fantastic weight loss!

You look amazing , congrats !! Kids are wonderful ,my 7 year old grandson told me I only have 1 chin now ! Go figure !! Good luck on your continued success. (As for a man in your life GO FOR IT !!)

 Haha one chin.. that's so cute! 
My son, didn't quite understand all about the surgery.. he used to tell people I was having gastroplasty.  LOL
When I went to my consult, I called him on the commute home, and he said.. Mom??  Will I recognize you when you get home?  LOL

They're priceless and precious.. and I love that your grandson is noticing the little things.  
Best travels ahead for you too my friend : )

I am sitting here in tears. I can totally relate to everything you have said. Your son is such a little man. How sweet of him.....

 Thanks onemoretry... 
You're getting help long before it was available to me.  Just think.. how much better you'll feel even with a little the first 20, 40 or 50 lbs gone!
Your time is coming soon, and you're going to do amazingly well... I just know it!

Congrats and you look awesome :) 

 Thanks Marcia!

 Love! Two more days till my surgery. Your story is so bittersweet. 

 Thanks Laura!
It's one day now before your surgery.. you must be so excited!
Congrats.. and all the best to you on your journey to a healthier you!

It's one hell of a ride!
I'll be saying a quiet little prayer for you tomorrow.. take care, and hang on tight!  Everything happens so fast.. it's almost hard to catch your breath between all the transformations and changes!

AW Crap, you made me cry.  So glad to hear your son is so supportive!