lachellove

You look great and much happier. Congrats!

I am.. And much more comfortable [emoji18] Thank you!

Enjoying life is the best reward, but you look great, too, which is a bonus!

Congratulations!

You are so right.. That's all I really wanted when I first started, too FEEL better. Now I also like what I see along with how I feel ..the simple things I took for granted before gives me so much peace now. And thanks.

That is so awesome! You are doing amazing and you look gorgeous!

Thank you so much!! I just have to keep my dedication fresh there's so much food temptation around me having children.

You look amazing and have done a fantastic job. Keep doing you boo!

Thank you!!!

You look amazing girl!

You worked hard and it shows [emoji3]

Thank you!! I did work hard and I'm still working hard, it's a everyday battle.

Hello ladies checking in with you all again. [emoji56] how are you? How's your journey going? Hope to hear from some of you soon.

Wow! I will pray for results like you're amazing!!! U r gorgeous btw

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Awh shucks thanks girl. I pray you have the same results if not better. I feel so much better. It's a wonderful feeling.

You look fabulous, happy, and healthy! Well done.

Thank you.

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Wow... now you are going to be turning some heads!

Yes!!! Seems surreal. I look and feel so different .. I like.

Fantastic!! I got the surgery because I didn't want to be the fat mom at the park, too. You look very healthy and happy. I bet your kids are happy to have an active mom.

They are. They try not to say it a lot without out saying I love you no matter what size you are lol. They are careful because they don't want to hurt my feelings I suppose .. But we all know mommy has changed and we all love it!!

You look fantastic!

Thank you!!

It took me about a month and a half to see a change. I went from a 20 to 16, now I can wear 8-11 depending on the store and where you shop.

I'm two weeks away from surgery and starting to get nervous already....thank you for sharing your journey. It helps so much to hear from people who have made it to the other side. You look fantastic!

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Thanks I feel fantastic too. And so will you! I was a ball of nerves leading up to surgery. I was worried about every single thing all for nothing it went fine. But you can't help it .. The day I stopped worrying was right after they were done I wouldn't change anything about it.

Yes the process would have been much faster had I seen the psychologist sooner his schedule was hectic that's what took the longest. I was done with everything by July! But thank you I'm totally embracing everything. And enjoying life for the first time in a long time. Congrats on starting your journey! @@Muted_Tummy

Thank you so much!!! I believe you have to experience it to understand it's no cake walk! But well worth it @@cookarue

  before and after current weight is 151.5 weight in the before 242 weight in the after 155.5

Congratulations, I feel a bit discourage today (it's been 2 months since my surgery and I still feel fat). Looking at your photos is very encouraging. Thank you for sharing :-)

You are so welcome. I have had those days and it's an uphill battle some days are better then others... How the diet? Exercise regimen? that's what's usually the situation with me. My eating to many wheat crackers with my tuna lol. It will get better. Trust me!

Congratulations, you're doing great!!! Restaurant eating is easy! Skip the pre-dinner bread and cocktails, order a nice cut of meat (don't worry about the sauce), trade-in the starch for a second veggie, skip dessert, and take the leftovers home for tomorrow's lunch. That's still more than you can eat in one meal, right? And by the way, a burger with cooked mushrooms and onions (and blue cheese if you like) is even more amazing without the bun! Enjoy the ride!!!

Thanks!! Yea restaurant eating still amazes me .. I love it even more I'm basically paying for lunch and dinner I'm always tickled by that. I'm going to have to try the burger with the mushrooms I've never had them before. Sounds tasty!

I always joke that I'm a "cheap date" now, because I'm always ordering off the appetizer menu or just sharing an entree.

Right!! My husband is way more willing to go out now!! He says this is the cheapest he's ever spent. He loves it.

You look great! Congratulations and I can totally relate to the bored eating. [emoji5]

Thank you so much I appreciate it. I just try to make myself busy. That's the only way to get around bored eating

Congratulations, you're doing great!!! Restaurant eating is easy! Skip the pre-dinner bread and cocktails, order a nice cut of meat (don't worry about the sauce), trade-in the starch for a second veggie, skip dessert, and take the leftovers home for tomorrow's lunch. That's still more than you can eat in one meal, right? And by the way, a burger with cooked mushrooms and onions (and blue cheese if you like) is even more amazing without the bun! Enjoy the ride!!!

Thanks!! Yea restaurant eating still amazes me .. I love it even more I'm basically paying for lunch and dinner I'm always tickled by that. I'm going to have to try the burger with the mushrooms I've never had them before. Sounds tasty!

Thank you @@jane13

lachellove...u look awesome!!!

thank you so much!! So do you !!! You look great congrats!

Thank you so much. Yes I've started to let go of all the negative. I have no room for it. @@Amelie2016

You can still have the burger, just minus the bun, Condiments and fries. I eat them all the time. Congrats!

Thank you, I did sometimes a turkey burger with organic ketchup 2 grams of sugar lol and mustard.. Haven't had one post op just pre op.

You look amazing! Congrats on your progress and for makign this choice for yourself and you children and not letting other people's opinions deter you.

Thank you.. Me, my husband and children are enjoying life.

I started this process in June/2015 the surgery was August/2015. I went through so many different emotions, one of the largest hurdles was bored eating. My family didn't support me. The only 2 people that did was my husband and sister. Everyone else said it was the "easy way out". I couldn't play with my children. Go on field trips with them or anything like that. I would sit on the bench during the time at the park because I couldn't keep up with them with out feeling out of breath and embarrassing them. I Had to sleep downstairs sometimes because I couldn't make it up stairs. (Laziness) Coming to this decision was never an easy task, but ultimately the best decision I've made in a long time. I've hit stalls, have extra skin, boobs are non existent etc,   but I wouldn't change anything about this journey. Sure I can't eat like I did before but who would miss that when that's the reason I was overweight to begin with. There are days that I want a burger with the works lol, but I'm learning to curb my cravings or wants. I love the new me and I won't allow food to win ever again.