PartOfMyCharm

Congrats to everyone on the big and little successes! I haven't really posted any before and after pics until now...I guess I felt a little too self conscious, plus, when you're losing over time it's hard to see the progress visually. Everyone (my boyfriend especially) has been telling me how great I look and I think I'm getting to a point where I can believe them. But here was the best thing of all...about 7 years ago I went on vacation to Myrtle Beach. We went to the Broadway at the Beach amusement park and I tried to ride the swings with my daughter. I was so large that whne they tried to get me into the seat they scraped the skin off my thumb...that's how tight it was. In the end they couldn't safely load all of me into that tiny swing. I had to get off, in front of everyone and somehow explain to my daughter why I couldn't ride. It was humiliating. I'm so happy now to say I went back to Myrtle Beach and fit in the swing! It was one of the most exhilarating moments of my life to date. So with that success under my belt I'm going to be brave and post my before and after pics. The first set is about a week post-surgery. The last set are from today. I'm 54 pounds down and I've lost quite a few inches. The best part is how wonderful I feel. NO achy knees! NO high blood sugar! NO groaning when I walk up steps! I even broke out a pair of high heeled boots for new years eve! lol The last picture is me in the dress I bought for New Years Eve. Again, congrats to all! We've worked hard and deserve a moment to just smile and enjoy the progress!