AutumnPunkin

You know what I love about all of these pictures? The unbelievable confidence!! Everyone is glowing in their new pictures!!!

Thank you for the offers. As it turna out, I have lost enough weight to wear my formal gown. It took nearly 30lbs to do it, buy I did it. Thanks

I have a goal shirt. I ought it in 2001 when I tried losing my weight by myself. I fell in love with that shirt. Over a decade later, it still hangs in my closet, and i pray that I can wear it again some day.

Would you be able to send me a picture of it? And how much you are looking for? I admit I don't know what von maur and alex evenings is but it sounds formal .

I have to wait so long because the surgeons in my area have a very long wait-list and I cannot afford to travel

I am pre-op still unfortunately. As for style, I am looking for something relatively flattering, other than that.... Not too picky. I cannot wear colors that are earth-tone-like as it washes me out. I would prefer something at least knee length or longer.

Hi, I have a wedding to go to this august and was wondering if anyone had any they were willing to sell?

I am pretty much obsessed. It is all I have to get m through this since I have been on a wait list for 1.5 years and have another 1.5 years to get my initial consultation. Time waiting sucks....

These are so wonderful!! There are so many accomplishments in this thread!

Omg!! I cannot wait for that to happen. I always wonder if I get in a car accident if I am going to die due to the cord around my throat. Lol

We love to see before and afters, but i am bow wanting to hear about NSV's. we get so focused on the scales we lose sight of other victories. So tell me, what was you best NSV? I'll go first. I am pre-op but have 2 NSV's with my diet now 1. I can put my socks on without grunting 2. My engagement ring fits again! Your turn.... ????

Va va voom!!! Simply amazing! You look so full of energy and life!

Ok this is weird coming from another woman, but nice butt!!! You look amazing!

Wow, great progress!! But The first thing that comes to my mind is owwwww!!!

That took a lot of courage to share with us and post. I am so proud of your accomplishments. But please don't be ashamed, you have worked so hard! I have to say though, that your surgery is medically necessary, and I stan behind you 100%, not that you need me too! You are so amazing to have come this far, that I am so glad you are not giving up. This was an amazing video and I applaud you on your courage and success!!

Thats why I gained weight!! I knew it was watermelon, see...see!!!!

I am a pear as well. I am still a c cup up top, but i am noticing as i gain weight, it is now going onto my belly. I have always had a smaller bust, and an even smaller waist, and a gazunga booty. I am reaching 320lbs now at 5'6" and my belly is gaining all the weight. In proportion though, my bust and waist is still tinier. My bust is 15" smaller than my hips and my waist is 20" smaller than my hips. I am really curious to see the results of this thread. I often wonder how little bust i will have left after i get the surgery. Unfortunately i am wait listed for another year and a half. .

Thank you both for the kind words. I am being really strong considering, and his illness has confirmed that i really want to live my life too. I feel that my weight has trapped me so much, and like so many, a sleeve would really give both of us our life back. I fear that if i have to wait another year i will become so depressed. I still have so much life in me, i would hate for that life to get sucked out of me. After all, i am only 28.

Amazing job. This was a difficult journey. I love the attitude in your photos. Very nice!

Hello, my apologies... And little "ranty" So this has been on my mind lately. I am coming up to my year plus wait list time and am almost there to meet with my surgeon. They have a lot of programs people hVe to do to be granted acceptance into being able to have their surgery. I am a full time nursing student, i work part time and i am with my husband during his chemotherapy, driving to and fro. I worry that because i did not do these classes 2 hours away that he will not even look at me. I fear that he may not think i am worthy of getting the surgery soon. Since my referral was made i gained 24 lbs last year, while yo yo dieting. My menses have been incredibly irregular and i fear i have pcos. I don't know how i can convince my doctor to let me have the surgery.

Hmmm, i might have to check this out

Usually caused from a decrease in beneficial oral bacteria. Again look up black hairy tongue as previously mentioned. Eat yogurt and perhaps acidophilus to help restore the normal oral flora.

I also want to add, that despite my personal insecurities, my life is freaking awesome!!

28 and never - been to a bar or pub - ziplined - more rarely, leave my house as my obesity has given me social anxiety - waxed anything lol - felt good about myself from the neck down. I am one of the people that say to me i have a pretty face, too bad the rest doesn't cooperate haha - had a real friend to hang out with (outside my husband) - stopped feeling judged - wore a bathing suit Ok so bow i sound extremely depressed, i an adding the positives haha 28 and have done... - scuba diving - swimming in the ocean - engaged to a wonderful man who treats me like gold - found a career i love - recently taken up zumba and love it - own an apartment - set up my life forever - and am working on self acceptance and actualization I have a long road, but the future is exciting

As a person who is pre-op, i could only imagine how i will look after my surgery. These posts keep giving me hope for a "normal" life. Thank you everyone for posting your pictures!!