Update on ME!! LONG!!!
(Okay, I really shouldn't, but I think I warned you when you were struggling...)
I TOLD YOU SO!!! I told you that you wouldn't regret this decision, and I'm SO HAPPY for your progress and your WOWS!!! You'll hit the century club by the weekend, I bet!
As for your parents seeing the new you? I have only one bit of advice.
Bring Kleenex.

Imperfect does not = unsuccessful