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Being a beautul bride after DS

Larissa P.
on 10/5/11 1:04 pm - Denton, TX

Revision on 07/08/10 with

There are so many new experiences to report, I hardly know where to start.

I bought a size 10 silk maxi dress and a large cover-up months before the wedding, and both were too big (I'm now a size 8 almost 6 or medium). A maxi dress can go big, but I had the cover-up altered. Can't show those bat wings at a wedding! I also broke down at the last minute and bought spanx because I didn't want my damn saddle bags to show. However, despite my efforts, the wind blew my dress puffy and made me look pregnant. :p

I have been wearing wigs so I thought, dammit, if I am going to wear a wig at my wedding I'm going for the dream hair. So I bought a long, luxirious wig that was a pain in the patooty to keep up with. I am now bald (not really) with an extreme short pixie cut of my own hair. But that's a post for another day. This one was enhanced because my hair was slightly longer and the same exact color so I was able to blend my own hair in around the hairline for maximum believability.

We ran away and eloped. It was just me, Preston, the internet minister I found and my best friend from childhood as witness. Her husband was photographer. I will share a video later.

We went to the very picturesque location of Point Fermin Park in San Pedro, CA. It is on a cliff overlooking the ocean. Breath taking. And free, we just showed up. :)

Ok, to start things off, I totally could WALK down the airplane aisle FACE FORWARD (not have to sashay sideways) without issue. I sat extremely comfortably in the seat with space to spare and crossed my legs. I totally wished I brought my own snacks, because their offerings to buy were all very very carby. And I get hungry every hour so 3 hours without food wasn't an option.

Thank you the inventor of the 31 day vitamin organizer because all I had to do was pull the appropriate days out and stick them in my suitcase, viola, I'm covered. No thinking neccessary.

I ate whatever I wanted. For the most part, I got away with it. Two exceptions - champane and wedding cake made me sick (combo of alchohol and dumping like symptoms) and ice cream made me miserable for 24 hours of bloating and stomach pain. And get this - LOST 4 pounds on the trip. I'm now at 140. (5'2")

The best part was this - I WALKED all over Disneyland for 3 straight days and NEVER got exhausted, never foot or leg pain, I had SO much energy!!!! I was stoked. I was so worried about the walking, I couldn't believe it!!

I put more pictures in my profile if you want to see them. I felt so...normal and friends couldn't believe how good and healthy I looked!

Duodenal Switch hybrid due to complications.

Click! > DS Documents ~ VitaLady.com ~ DSFacts.com ~ OH DS FB

sweetdew
on 10/5/11 2:06 pm - CA

DS on 12/08/10 with

Congratulations Larissa!!!!!!!!! I am so sorry we did not get to connect, I left you a FB message but have not heard back from you. I hope you got it! Hugs!

Sweetdew

2005-Revision from Lap-band to RNY, 12/2010 Revision from RNY to DS
HW-305 DS,SW-262 CW-slowly going down GW-140/160

Larissa P.
on 10/5/11 2:53 pm - Denton, TX

Revision on 07/08/10 with

Yes I did! Sorry I hadn't replied yet but we are still running around like crazy moving his stuff into my house! Yes, we didn't live together before marraige. :) haha

Duodenal Switch hybrid due to complications.

Click! > DS Documents ~ VitaLady.com ~ DSFacts.com ~ OH DS FB

DianaRR
on 10/5/11 3:00 pm - CA

DS on 07/11/11 with

You look great! Congratulations. I'm sure the hair will come back.

teachmid
on 10/5/11 3:06 pm - OKC, OK

Revision on 12/15/10 with

Congratulations, Larissa. You make a beautiful bride!

-Gail-
SW 257 CW 169 GW 165

deactivated member
on 10/5/11 3:09 pm - Bayonne, NJ

Revision on 12/21/09 with

It's a fairytale ending and a great new beginning. Congrats!!!

airbender
on 10/5/11 3:31 pm

congrats to a new life for you, great pics.

MajorMom
on 10/5/11 3:53 pm - VA

DS on 08/09/07 with

Congratulations! Beautiful bride for sure.

--gina

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
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Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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litebrite
on 10/5/11 4:57 pm - Telford, PA

CONGRATS

DS on 8/15/11

Crazeru
on 10/5/11 8:25 pm

DS on 04/17/08 with

Congrats!!! Beautiful bride and beautiful view of the ocean. Yeah, being able to run around Disneyland is a great feeling of accomplishment. WTG!

Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/140 ~ BMI-26.4~Normal BMI 132 ~
Plastics in Monterrey with Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11 UBL 1/21/13
Dr Sauceda Website
Love my Body by Sauceda

duncans
on 10/5/11 8:26 pm

WLS on 02/16/07 with

Larissa, you look fantastically happy! Best Wishes!

J J the Jet Plane
on 10/5/11 8:28 pm

DS on 08/26/11 with

Fantastic!
Im really happy for you!
Beautiful!
JJ

deactivated member
on 10/5/11 9:06 pm

DS on 02/17/11 with

Congrat, you made a beautiful bride! Best wishes>

nightowl
on 10/6/11 12:11 am - Topeka, KS

DS on 07/02/10 with

Aww, big congrats on looking sharp, on your new marriage, and being able to walk around for hours on end!

prettypixels
on 10/6/11 5:11 am

DS on 10/25/11 with

I didn't even recognize you! I had to go to your profile to see that yes, you are THAT Larissa. WOW. You look... AMAZING! But you know that. And you are GLOWING!!! Congratulations on your success and on your marriage. My husband and I eloped too!

Kayla B.
on 10/6/11 5:18 am - Austin, TX

DS on 09/24/07 with

I love your wig Larissa.

5'9.5" | HW: 368 | SW: 353 | CW: 155 +/- 5 lbs | Angel to kkanne

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deactivated member
on 10/6/11 6:30 am - TX

DS on 09/29/10 with

You were/are a beautiful bride! COngratulations!

I know the park you are talking about in SP. I used to walk through it when I would decide to ditch the school bus and walk home. It is a beautiful location!