chronology of 4th of July pics

nfarris79
on 7/9/13 5:30 am - Germantown, MD

I'm battling the carb-demon a bit today, trying to get back on the right track but taking a little break from doing constructive stuff to peruse some photos we took over the 4th weekend....

This one is from this year:

I can't believe how good I look and how I don't look like I'm related to my cousin & aunt anymore.....

Then here's a picture from last year, 7/4/12

And here's from the 4th in 2011, just a few months postop (with my hubby):

What a difference a few years makes!!!!

First ultra: Stone Mill 50 miler 11/15/14 13:44:38, First Full Marathon: Marine Corps 10/27/13 4:57:11, Half Marathon PR 2:04:43 at Shamrock VA Beach Half-Marathon, 12/2/12 First Half-Marathon 2:32:47, 5K PR Run Under the Lights 5K 27:23 on 11/23/13, 10K PR 52:53 Pike's Peek 10K 4/21/13, (1st timed run) Accumen 8K 51:09 10/14/12.

PetHairMagnet
on 7/9/13 5:45 am

RNY on 05/13/13

Wow, that really is a great change!

Are any of your large relatives considering WLS because of you, or have you kept it quiet?

HW333--SW 289--GW of 160 5' 11" woman. I only know the way I know & when you ask for input/advice, you'll get the way I've been successful through my surgeon & nutritionist. Please consult your surgeon & nutritionist for how to do it their way. Biggest regret? Not doing this 10 years ago! Every day is better than the day before...and it was a pretty great day!

nfarris79
on 7/9/13 5:53 am - Germantown, MD

RNY on 04/13/11

Much like anything in an Italian family, I'm loud & proud about my surgery. To my knowledge, only 1 person in my far extended family had WLS and didn't do as well. No one else had told me they're considering it, but I'm not pushing it on anyone either...

First ultra: Stone Mill 50 miler 11/15/14 13:44:38, First Full Marathon: Marine Corps 10/27/13 4:57:11, Half Marathon PR 2:04:43 at Shamrock VA Beach Half-Marathon, 12/2/12 First Half-Marathon 2:32:47, 5K PR Run Under the Lights 5K 27:23 on 11/23/13, 10K PR 52:53 Pike's Peek 10K 4/21/13, (1st timed run) Accumen 8K 51:09 10/14/12.

JaneJetson60
on 7/10/13 3:32 am

RNY on 05/07/12

You look so pretty! It is amazing what weight loss does for us! I have no idea your age, but again, not only did your weight loss effect your body, but it also makes you look younger. Awesome! I have always thought you were a sweetie pie anyway and you rock this surgery! Take care and keep up the great work! A picture speaks a thousand words............Jane

nfarris79
on 7/10/13 5:28 am - Germantown, MD

RNY on 04/13/11

Thanks Jane!

First ultra: Stone Mill 50 miler 11/15/14 13:44:38, First Full Marathon: Marine Corps 10/27/13 4:57:11, Half Marathon PR 2:04:43 at Shamrock VA Beach Half-Marathon, 12/2/12 First Half-Marathon 2:32:47, 5K PR Run Under the Lights 5K 27:23 on 11/23/13, 10K PR 52:53 Pike's Peek 10K 4/21/13, (1st timed run) Accumen 8K 51:09 10/14/12.