just a pic i took..because I need pics to see the changes

Ok..so I'm bored tonight..and very warm.  No air conditioning and it's almost 90 and humid outside. So I am wearing my tshirt..and I put on my swim suit bottoms (it's part of my tankini..no bikini here..lol)..so I could stay cool (trying to anyhow).  I don't own any shorts..just a few pair of capri's.

Anyhow..I was reclined and taking notice of my legs.  I remember my hips and legs taking up all of this chair before surgery.  I took a pic..because I guess I still feel like I'm not seeing things the way they really appear.  I still think of myself as huge most days.  When I take a picture..and sit and stare at it...it really sinks in that the pic is really me.  Now...I have alot of saggy inner thigh..hidden under my suit bottoms ...but I am loving how I look lately.  I have more to lose..as I'm 210 lbs right now..but I'm on my way there. 

I teared up today when thinking about the fact that my goal isn't really all that far away.  Considering how far I've come..it doesn't seem too far away.  I am so blessed to have had this surgery.

Anyhow..here's a few pics...just because I'm bored..

this was me before surgery..notice how big my legs..and the rest of me was.

edited to add: sorry..this pic is in my profile..i think it didn't show up because i'm on my new laptop..and i had added the pics previously from my desktop computer..except the bottom one..was uploaded to this laptop..




here's me tonight..reclining w/my legs up...lovin' them legs now..all 210 lbs!

Congrats on the sleek skinny legs. Stay cool in the heat.
Keep Rockin that Sleeve
~Kristen

thanks!  I'm trying very hard to stay cool.  Actually this is the first summer when I haven't been sweating my ass off all summer and felt like I was dying because of the heat.  I can handle the heat much better now with the weight loss.  Still hot..but I'm not dripping in sweat.

Post like this really help those of us who are just starting out.  You look great and my goodness what an accomplishment!  Keep sharing your journey please, it is nice to see the different stages people are at, how they are feeling and emotional or mental feelings also.  :)

I'm so happy my post can help inspire you.  I see you are about the size i was before surgery.  You are in for a heck of a ride dear!! There are going to be so many changes happening for you..and happening quickly.  The time really did go by fast as a postop.  I cannot believe I'm already 14 mths postop.  If you ever want to ask questions, just hit me up by sending me a message from my profile!

How adorable you are (looked at your profile album)

Enjoy your skinny legs!! And.. your new size!
How inspiring you are now for us still waiting~

Jan

aww..thanks! I'm so loving all these changes. I hadn't really paid attention to my legs.  But wearing my swim suit bottoms tonight..and having my legs up..I just noticed..and thought..'hey..my legs don't look too shabby!'..LOL

Skinny legs!!! What a great moment for you

Yes..I am so thrilled..feeling great about myself right now.  Like I mentioned, I still have days that I feel huge..BUT..I also have told myself I will never complain about my weight again..any weight is better than my preop weight.  And congrat's on getting sleeved and all the weight you have lost already!  You'll be under 300 before you know it!!! I remember how thrilled i was when that finally happened.

Love those skinny legs! Good job!! Way to work that sleeve!!