Sobering WOW moment

I was putting some clothes together to sell on Ebay and LAFoster was there helping me photograph them.  I want going through some pants and she asked if I had any pants that were from my heaviest.  I didn't think I did, but found a pair on my sewing machine that I had ripped the butt seam on.  (Needless to say, they don't need to be mended now!)  Anyway, I put these pants on and just could not believe where I have come.  I know that I have have lost 135 pounds, but it really didn't sink in until I put these pants on and I realized, "Crap, I wore these just a few months ago!"  My life has changed so much since I started this journey, and not just from the weight loss.  I have gained my life back in so many ways.  I also have had the opportunity to meet so many great people and make some great lasting friendships.  RNY truly saved my life!

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Hey there!! You are just doing amazing!! It does take a while for the reality of the weight loss to sink in!! I'm glad that trying on those pants gave you a different perspective!!! Your loss of 135 lbs is just amazing in the short time you have had surgery!! I'm so very happy for you and your success!!! Also you commitment to exercise and sticking to it is inspiring!!

WAY TO GO!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!

First Congratulations! You look amazing and happy. We can all retaliate to the emotions that go with the WLS.  My husband and I had the gift of thishis was over 4 years ago,  he try ed on a pair of shorts before his surgery and both he and I can fit in them. I'm not afraid to share that he cry ed when it hit him how far he has came with this.  You are so right about the opportunity to meet so many great people. I was fortunate to have met some of them Saturday night @ Kellys birthday party and feel so lucky!! 
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Excellent work!  Well done!

RP

You are doing great, keep it up........Yep, putting on those pants we used to wear sure puts everything into perspective, and makes us grateful for all the hard work we've done.......

Congrats...........Kelly

Way to go, Michael!  It's a great idea to keep some item of clothing-- I have one pair of pants from my pre op days.  Your progress is amazing-- and and inspiration!

Pam

what a great wow moment.  You look amazing and I bet you feel fabulous.  Well done!

WOW!! This is absulately AMAZING! You look so dang good!!!!!! Make sure you keep those pants so you can try them on again and again!! :)

YEEEEHAAAAWWW Michael...you are doing just great!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Hugs....connie d

Elena, the little scheister, beat me to it - HANG ON TO THOSE PANTS!   I have one pair of jeans from pre-op, and my favorite sweatshirt from pre-op.  It is indescribable how putting those on makes you feel!  

CONGRATS ON YOUR AMAZING SUCCESS!!