Update with Photos

Hi All!

I am almost 2 months post op and it was the best decision I've ever made. I know like most, my only regret is that I waited this long. Life has changed in so many ways all for the positive. My relationships have changed because I'm more active and I want to go out now. I am walking about 4 miles a day and I look for ways to get my walking in. I have had people I work with that haven't seen me in a couple of months walk almost past me because I am so unrecognizable to them. I've donated almost 3/4 of my wardrobe and most of my shoes! I buy just a couple of tops a week to get me through the next change in size and since I sew I've been taking in shirts and pants for work. I am down to a 16 from a 20/22 and it's a thrill. My sister is talking about coming down for vacation in May and I can't wait because I know I'll look better in a swimsuit this time around. I can't remember the last time I have felt physically and emotionally so good. I haven't had any bumps in the road with food, everything is going down nicely. I am having an emotional struggle with going out to eat. I sit there and watch the others eat and can't believe I used to eat that much or more! gosh, I'm so happy I'm sitting in this new body.  (PS I don't know why my photographer takes my pics with my eyes shut! lol) 

1st two pics are Preop Dec, 7 2014 at 267lbs---------Last two pics January 8, 2015 at 241lbs.

 -26lbs in one month! 

Huge change in just one month!  You'll be unrecognizable to your sister in May.

Your before/afters are great.  You're wearing the same clothes so the changes in your body really show up.  Set yourself a monthly reminder and do the same pictures in the same clothes for as long as you can.  I did it for my entire first year and am so glad that I did.

Great 1st month!

Thank you Cathy. I haven't sent my sister any pictures so she will really be shocked! 

This is so exciting to see!  I had surgery just a few weeks after you, and my start weight/current weights are similar to yours.  I do not feel like I see the change so much in my own body, but I am not taking photos.  Seeing your photos, I could imagine myself as you :-).  And it inspired me to take photos all along the way.

Take pictures so you can document the hard work you're doing and so you won't ever go back! 

Thank you for sharing. You are such an inspiration. Posts like these keep me motivated to keep pushing forward. Keep up the good work. You look great!

Thank you Maria you'll be posting updates like these very soon! 

What an amazing transformation in just one month.  No one is going to recognize you!  We look forward to your updates!  

Thanks Kathy! It's been great so far!

Great Job!!!    I too love seeing the positive post on OH      Keep us updated  :)