lzucks

Hiiiiii guysssss!!!!!

Had a happy moment today! I weight for the first time since surgery. I’m down 20lbs from my beginning weight.

Beginning weight: 265
day of surgery: 252
current: 245

That was the scale victory. I could've cried. 😭😭 But I was sitting down speaking with someone, and I comfortably crossed my legs!!! BLEW MY MIND. It’s always been uncomfortable, but I’ve done it out of habit and to be “lady like”.

Wow guys. Just wow.

So many people think they will look too thin at normal weight because being overweight is so normal that we have forgotten what normal weight should look like.

Here's a before and after

It gets better—hang in there! I’ve been maintaining for 6 months and the comments have really died down. Seems like people have accepted that this is the new me. 😊

It feels good to go to the smaller size sections of stores . . . but it still amazes me (surgery in 2016) that I can fit such small clothes.

Congrats to everyone on their loss - -#imaloser

Lol I remember the day I had to cut up my Lane Bryant card cause there was no longer a use for it. It was awesome.

Okay, so this was my OODT on Friday. The reason it was great is because we went to Arcata completely unprepared for a day in the snow. No clothes, boots, etc. But, because I’m now a “normal” size I was able to borrow pieces pretty easily and cobble together a nice cozy set-up. Very few people will know what a BIG DEAL it is. But I know you guys will. In addition, the actual snow play was so much easier! Just walking in snow. I avoided it for years because I was always wet, cold, and struggling with exertion due to my size and not being able to find decent gear at prices I could manage. This feels like a major milestone.

I had my first carbonated beverage since surgery yesterday. I’d like to report that a half a bottle of sparkling Water didn’t kill me.

*pretty hard, not pretty here

That’s interesting. I was never given a Fiber goal. Seems like that would be pretty here at 5 weeks post op. Are you even eating fresh vegetables and fruits yet? I wasn’t until 6 weeks PO then really small portions initially. A double dose of sugar free Metamucil is 6 g. I drink that every day because it helps keep things moving. Might help with your fiber intake.

No where on earth is warm enough for our kind in Winter 😭

I had an epiphany today when I was taking the pics above.
The person in that mirror is pretty much exactly the person I aspired to be. It struck me that I am literally living my best life right now. And while things are never going to be perfect (see my arms in the pic above for example), things right now are d@mn good. I always knew that WLS would be a positive in my life. But I'm not sure how or why, but it finally feels like all the pieces have finally fallen into place for me.
I'd like to thank all the participants on this thread. The support and positive feedback from and for everyone is AMAZING. It feels so rare to find such genuine encouragement now days. You all have played a role in me gaining confidence that I never even fully realized I was lacking. THANK YOU!

At a work conference. banana Republic head to toe except the boots 😊

At a work conference. banana Republic head to toe except the boots 😊

Ok .... booty boosting panties round two!
I think it was an issue with the material and color of the beige dress. I don't think I can see the pads at all in this dress? What do you guys think?


I'll take a pic of them in a few other dresses today or this week and post. I have a trip next week I want to bring them on. But I want to be sure they don't show!

@lzucks
Animal prints and a Marriott ... reminds me of someone
You look great!

At a work conference. banana Republic head to toe except the boots 😊

At a work conference. banana Republic head to toe except the boots 😊

At a work conference. banana Republic head to toe except the boots 😊

At a work conference. banana Republic head to toe except the boots 😊

At a work conference. banana Republic head to toe except the boots 😊

At a work conference. banana Republic head to toe except the boots 😊

At a work conference. banana Republic head to toe except the boots 😊

At a work conference. banana Republic head to toe except the boots 😊

At a work conference. banana Republic head to toe except the boots 😊