X-post, skating dress NSV with pics (I hope)

Linda B.
on 7/14/13 10:55 am - CO

VSG on 09/13/12

Well, competition is a little less than two weeks away, I picked up my custom made dress at the rink yesterday. When I saw it hanging up in the hockey room, I noticed the waistline, and how beautiful the dress is, and I cried. Never in a million years did I think I would be preparing to skate in a competition. It just boggles my mind sometimes that I fit in this (and other small clothing items).

After my fitting, I skated in it for practice just so I could get used to it. I have only skated in a practice dress, and that is back when I was a young teenager. Oh, that old practice dress also fits again, but it is worn out, and very early 80's. No pic in that one.

The first one was taken at the rink right after the fitting, the second one was taken by Mike when I showed it to him.

high weight 230 start of journey weight 217 surgery weight 191 current weight 138

Jody ***
on 7/14/13 10:58 am - Brighton, MI

RNY on 10/21/08 with

Awesome and congratulations on your NSV! I know this is something you love and what a great way to start your new "life".

HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"

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Kermit P.
on 7/14/13 10:59 am

RNY on 03/08/11

This is such a great story and I wish you luck at the competition. My goals were all physical and you remind me to keep on pushing at them! You look lovely!

Blessings!

~~Jennifer

HW/232 CW/145.2 GW/???

lerkhart
on 7/14/13 12:27 pm

RNY on 08/03/09

Love the dress and it looks great on you. Congratulations in making a come back!!

Good luck at the competition.

Linda

14.5 lost pre-surgery 5'1 1/2"

MacMadame
on 7/14/13 1:12 pm - Northern, CA

VSG on 09/24/08

Nice! Who does your dresses? I can't remember if you skate around me or not.

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Price S.
on 7/14/13 9:26 pm - Mills River, NC

RNY on 09/09/10

You look lovely and the dress is perfect. To compete is to win. I love competing. I don't always come home with a ribbon, much less a blue one but if I meet my goals for the competition, I win. Good luck but you are already a winner in my book.

66 yrs young, 4'11" hw 220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance