cross post from plastics- think I'm done. pics..(yah, photo whoring)

I'm calling it (me) good to go.  Started the plastics journey 8 months ago- Nov. -anchor cut TT, March-arm lift, and then July-lower face  and neck lift.  Whew.  I am amazed and in total awe of those who can do all this at once.  Wow. Knew I had to take this old body through it a little more slowly.  Thing is, with the weight loss and the plastics, I don't feel old anymore.  I can remember being 45 (relatively young) and feeling like I was an old woman.  Yah know what?  I was!  Didn't move, didn't do anything, didn't care...just went to work, ate...and ate....and then slept it off and waited for the next day KNOWING it wasn't going to be any different.  That was my life from about 40 years old till 58.  I turned 60 this June, and guess what?  I feel 40-I mean, the way a 40 year old should feel and act and do!  Sure, I like what I see in the mirror, but, I'll tell you what-  If you could see the before and after pictures of my INSIDES (my soul, mind, and spirit-not to mention the health improvements)- well, that's where it's at.  OK--some pics.  before the lower face/neck lift  and just forcomparison (gack)- a "way before" pic from my before former "so called" life.  Am I perfect?  Far from it.  Am I content and happy about where I am?  You bet.  Cheering everyone on along their journey...have courage, step forward day after day with positive movement and healthy decisions- today is the day!  Bonnie

done deal

Well done !!!

You look great and your new spirit comes shining through !!!!

frisco

Bonnie you look Fabulous! !!! Your smile says it all!!!! 25 years younger!!!!! :-)

♡ Kelly

you look beautiful!!!

Wow, that face and neck lift did awesome things for you!!! Congratulations!!!

Photo ***** to your heart's content, Darlin'. Damn you're gorgeous!!

Wow, amazing transformation.  May I ask did you have self esteem when you were at your highest weight, and how is your self esteem now?  You do look great now. 

Thank you.  In re. to your question...esteem..an interesting word, my definition of- is to place a high value-worthiness upon.  Did I have it when I was so very heavy?  Depends.  self esteem at work?  Sure.  My intellect, artistic ability, personality, and many other areas? Yah.  My ability as a mother..you bet (except for the times I was isolating).  My body, sexuality, self love, spirit, soul, etc. ?- Certainly not.  I guess how I see it is that If I felt worthy in those areas, I would have taken better care of them, which I obviously did not.  How is my esteem now?  I'm working daily towards holding all of me in care and love- Am I all there, yet..a work in progress.  I like the thought of this:  PRIDE= Progress Realized In Daily Effort.

Bonnie- simply wonderful!  I know what you mean about feeling forty.  I am so much more active and wanting to do things. I jump on in and participate.  You just look great.  I am so glad for your happiness.

Nancy