OMG I have a waist!!!(kinda long)

hoolahea
on 4/16/07 11:56 pm - Charleston, SC
Good Morning All, For those of you that don't know, I had to have another surgery April 2 to remove MORE excess skin. Originally my doctor called the second surgery a Panniculectomy, however when he actually did the surgery, it turned into something else. End result I now have an incision all the way around and I have had skin removed from my stomach, upper and lower back. Although it sounds terrible, it really worked out in my best interest. I now have a much smoother appearance and the sagging fat in my back that caused me distress is 90% gone. For me this is success! Fast forward 2 weeks, I woke up this morning, got dressed and discovered that at 35 years old, for the first time in my life, I have a WAIST!!! This is MAJOR- in my wildest dreams I never expected this and boy does it look good! I called a good friend of mine to ask him to come quickly and take a picture so that I can post it on my page, just in case it's a fluke !!! This weight loss has truly been a journey, some days I never thought that it would end, however I would not trade ONE thing for all that I have gained in these 18 months. I am working on getting my mind out of the "weight loss" mode, and into the maintenance mode, however it is somewhat difficult. I seem to be stuck at the number I put in my head when I first started this journey and lived only by the BMI charts... Whatever the outcome, life is good! Have a great day- My waist and I definitely will!!! Towana
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on 4/16/07 11:59 pm
YAY Towana!!! You are most definitely an inspiration to me! Awesome!!! Dawn
mahofl
on 4/17/07 12:07 am - Goose Creek, SC
I am so happy for you and proud of you. I know that this has been a long and hard journey. Yes, get into maintenance mode and get ready for South Beach I am so happy that our journey's have led us into such a great friendship. I will be forever indebted to you for sharing the thrift store with me Mary
hoolahea
on 4/17/07 12:14 am - Charleston, SC
I just love the fact that you have acquired the same crazy for the thrift that I have!!! This will Forever be one of our bonds....just one!!! love Ya Lots, Towana
mahofl
on 4/17/07 12:21 am - Goose Creek, SC
I just can't wait to hear about the thrift options in miami
Melissa_C
on 4/17/07 12:45 am
Towana! You look so absolutely amazing... Congrats on such an awesome accomplishment! ~Melissa
usafwifeTanya
on 4/17/07 12:48 am - Charleston Air Force Base, SC
Towana, You look wonderful girl.
Debbie62
on 4/17/07 1:29 am - Summerville, SC
WOW---look at that HOT CHICK!!! You are going to drive those Miami men crazy, the women are going to want to run you out. You look wonderful.
LADY D *
on 4/17/07 1:53 am - SUMMERVILLE, SC
WOW, WHAT FANTASTIC NEWS, MS TOWANA! A R-E-A-L WAIST? YOU MEAN SOMETHING OTHER THAN YOUR PANTS SQUISHING YOU IN AT THE MIDDLE LIKE MINE? CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOUR PIC. SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE DOING SO FABULOUSLY ... NICK & I ARE SO PLEASED FOR YOU. GOD BLESS YOU ... DAWN & NICk
colleen60
on 4/17/07 1:59 am - Mauldin, SC
Congratulations- what a great way to start the day - Can't wait to find mine - it's been missing for 47 years. Colleen
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