Bypass2Freedom

Hmm...my win is fitting into shorts that I bought last year that didn't even get on one thigh 🤣 and now I can get them on, with some room around the tummy and waist! Added bonus win: the shorts are high-waisted denim, and I haven't worn denim in years and years because of my weight!

I shall write them all out when I am at home tonight and private message you!

Thank you so much everyone for your lovely comments on my first before & after! It is really nice to feel more confident and able to see that in myself. You are all beautiful people ❤️

Welcome back! Oh wow that is so exciting! Congratulations on your loss so far, what an achievement I honestly hate to say that I am never shocked when I hear that women's health is not taken seriously - particularly reproductive health - it drives me insane, and I am sorry that you went through such a difficult time getting your diagnosis. Hopefully that new Dr sounds like a breath of fresh air and you will be able to work together to find what works for you!

I completely empathise with that! I have PTSD and although it isn't exactly the same, you still get some of the same traits such as forgetfulness, inattentiveness, difficulty following several instructions etc. But with the right instructor who will work with her and build her confidence, she is more than capable, she just needs to believe in herself bless her!

Thank you so much ❤️

Thank you!! oooo I bet you will look lovely!!

Thank you! I think it is just something that us bigger boobied ladies are going to have to come to terms with 😢 Though I also haven't worn a padded bra in years and years, so I can imagine how strange that must be for you! Definitely don't let it bother you lovely, weight is always going to fluctuate and you are still clearly doing all the right things Oh wow that is amazing! I hope you get some of the answers you are seeking - I know it is definitely something I will look into a year or 2 post-op!

Thank you so much! Not offensive at all haha, even though I am 28 my mum still says the same things to me 🤣 I appreciate it! Thank you! It has definitely been a long journey, but so worthwhile (and a little bit surreal right now) - I hope your daughter invests in it soon, as it is such a key thing to get done! What is holding her back?

Ahh congratulations! I bet you are so happy! It is really amazing finally seeing it in yourself, and being able to track the progress. Really pleased for you ❤️ I have literally just re-joined the gym with a PT, and she's given me a really basic strength training programme to get me started - if you like, I can always send you my workouts so you have a place to start? Honestly amazing news for you all round, and I really have my fingers crossed for you for your anniversary dress! I know you'll smash your goals!

@MrsFitz Thank you! I was so so nervous as I had failed 4 times in a manual pre-covid, so it was definitely a long time in the making! I shall make sure to get one up asap! Hope you are having a great start to the week!

@MrsFitz I am definitely going to have to post a before picture of my face! I genuinely was shocked when I saw a picture of me from March this year! Thank you so much! And to top it off, I passed my driving test this morning!

Amazing! Congratulations!

Finally worked out how to just insert this as a picture rather than a link 😂 Pre-having my eyebrows done! They were a hot mess in this pic!

The hair, as promised! IMG_20240801_224349_240.webp

It sounds it! But also seems like you have coped as well as you could have and you have made it to the end of the week! woo! Yeah - it is like carrying the weight of a baby on my chest at all times 🤣 I don't THINK they have gotten any smaller just yet, but I know it is to come as I am still not even 3 months post-op yet! How are you feeling about the surgery? I am the same haha but I am so impulsive and I am always like "treat yourselfffffffff" so maybe I will get lashes...you should too! 😂

@AmberFL God that sounds like a hectic week so far and so much to sort out! Sounds like you are one tough mumma though and holding the fort down! 💪 And congrats to you and your degree! That is such a massive achievement!! ❤️ Kudos to you for continuing the workout, I would have been straight out of the door 😂 I am really trying to drink more water at the moment too, but I just hate having to wee all of the damn time 🤣 I am absolutely terrified of losing my boobs...I am a GG at the moment and I just know they are going to be such a state 😢I do however look forward to having that weight off my chest, literally - but just like you, I feel like surgery will be needed! I really hope it all goes well for you. Spa week sounds lush 😍 I am also going to get my eyebrows and nails done this weekend! Possibly also some lashes but we shall see! Good on you for treating yourself, and I am glad that you got this outlet that you needed x

Take it as a compliment for sure! Haha, sometimes the way that people phrase things is really strange 😂 I am definitely enjoying the look! I shall have to upload a picture to the thread later if my brain is engaged enough to remember 🤣 It is Friday and I feel like I am struggling to stay awake! I definitely kept the pink 🎀🌸💟

Sounds like we are in somewhat of the same position when it comes to food! I am really struggling to eat more 🤣 Protein shakes are also going to have to remain a part of my life for a while! I am glad that you are feeling great though, amazing to hear!

I think it is so natural to be a bit up and down, especially considering that this is a life-long journey, so we can't always have the highs. It is also about finding the happy mediums It is good that you can be self-aware about where you may need to improve, just take it one step at a time and don't put too much pressure on yourself to do it all at once

@MrsFitz ahh amazing! Congratulations That does not sound fun at all oh my god...definitely take it easy! My dad has had to have those in the past and I know it comes with a fair amount of suffering so my heart goes out to you! That is going to be amazingggg! Thank you! I should have my test soon which I am absolutely bricking!! 🤯Hair is all complete, and I have had a little bit from the sides shaved off oop hehe. I shall do!

So if any of you have read my story on here, you will know I have PCOS. I am 28 now, and I was diagnosed when I was 21. I haven't really had a regular cycle, and in the past 2 years I have probably only had 3 times where I have bled REALLY light. I wouldn't even call it a period 🤣 So now I have lost weight, in the past 2 and a bit months I have had 2 periods - proper ones! I am both elated but also now reminded of the annoyance of them 😂 Grateful to my body for functioning, but boy oh boy, the hormones?!?! I have been an absolute wreck this week - angry, depressed, sad, crying, detached, more angry. 🤦‍♀️ On an interesting note though, I was really struggling with my restriction - I really need to be eating more - and I noticed that whilst on my period I could eat more which was good! Anyway, just a bit of an observation from me 😂

You look incredible!

Hmmm I shall have to look into this!

Oh god that sounds like a rollercoaster! I think the only time I remember my periods being extremely heavy and frequent was when I was a teenager when they started, and then they were just so sporadic! I have to say I am not looking forward to going back to heavy if that is what is in the cards for me 🤣