Prior to having surgery, I remember reflecting back and wondering at what point I would feel confident in my skin again and I was pretty sure it would be when I was on or around my Freshman college weight.  In college I was still fairly "thick" But still "normal" enough that guys hit on me and I felt okay about myself most of the time.  Well, I am less than 10 pounds from that weight (Currently 189 and in college about 180, wearing a size 14 and fitting in them easily) and last night when I went out to a local bar I was feeling pretty damn good.  Not only did I feel good, but I must have looked pretty decent too because I was getting flirted with all evening.  I have noticed quite a bit lately that men have been much more "friendly,"  old and young, handsome and ugly, it doesn't  much matter, they are more willing to hold open a door, say hello when I pass, or just give me a warm smile.   It's a bit of a ego trip and I would be lying to say that I am not enjoying it.  Don't get me wrong, I have a long way to go, but to feel accepted again is nice.  I have always thought myself to be a pretty girl, but to know that others can see what I have always felt makes life much sweeter. 

Ps. I have a size 12 HOT Black dress that I am wanting to wear in June to a wedding....WISH ME LUCK!!!!!!!