Kinda strange when I saw these.......... mixed emotions.... how did I get like that in the first place? I don't want to go back there either....

That was the same outfit I wore here.....

This is what I wear to work now....

I hadn't seen my youngest son in 6 months.... he knew about my weight loss surgery, but when he seen me.... he cried... he actually cried. I got worried at first and asked him whats wrong? Do I look sick or something? and he just replyed how good I looked, and didn't dream it would be this drastic, but he was happy for me....I guess it was a shock, but he's really happy I am getting healthy, and making the lifestyle changes that a I am.

I still have 50 pounds to lose, it is getting harder... but I look at these and it helps......

Edited September 8, 200917 yr by Chancie
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You look so amazing, and I can honestly say you're a true inspiration.

Chancie, you are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your pics. Congratulations on the new, healthy you!

You look so beautiful. No wonder your son cried. Thank you for posting the pictures. It just makes the ones that are waiting know that they are doing the right thing. I hope I can make someone cry too. lol

Wow, what a difference. I wish I would have thought to keep clothes from when I started out, that was a good idea.

Wow! Chancie you look incredible! I agree with the others, your are an inspiration for all of us especially those of us waiting for our VSG (Ky, Lizzy M and I will all be in Mexicali together one right after the other!) Thank you so much for sharing your pictures. I can't wait to get mine on here too!

Trudy:w00t:

you look incredible chancie. what a transformation. i can imagine how happy your son is for you.

keep up the great work.

donna

Chanie, that is a great story! Congratulations on your new life, it is so inspiring, you look beautiful.

Thank you my VSG Family!!

I had a few days off work and I was cleaning out closets, and I always look at "before" and "After" pics on OH.... so I tried on that outfit and I was in SHOCK.... I guess it finnally hit me... I HAVE lost weight... almost a whole person!

I am gonna keep that outfit, but I boxed up all my other things to donate.

One thing is for sure, it gets expensive when you lose alot of weight fast.... I have to wear certain colors at work, so it's hard to yard sale. I can only wear white or blue shirts, and grey, black and brown pants. Plus I'm tall.......5'8"

I did buy a sewing machine, it was on clearance for 40 bucks! gonna try to take in some pants that are already too big for me

( just bought them last month!! )

Wish I knew someone who had this surgery that lives close so I could share my clothes with them!

Oh my word, Chancie, what awesome pics. You look absolutely marvelous. I am so happy for you. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

I also wanted to say I finnaly got the courage up to make an album here.... I was taking face shots, and can see the difference now looking at them.

I hope each and everyone of you that are getting ready for this surgery the best! You will be very happy with your decision to do this....... and if I can do it......... ALL of you can too! I feel like I still have a long way to go, but it is working. And I can't believe it has been 7 months already!!! Time flys when you're havin'fun!! LOL