Technically, this post is about 4 days early, but I feel good today, and want to attention whore for a few minutes.

So, what have learned thus far:

~ I have a normal relationship with food

~ My mind, body and soul are finally starting to sync up in unison

~ I truly do not feel like I'm dieting

~ It's okay to have a bad day

~ Life will go on even if I eat way too many cheesy poofs

~ Food is even more delicious since I actually slow down to eat instead of inhaling my meals

~ I no longer feel like I have to be the funny, loud fat girl for people to like me. They genuinely like me just for me.

~ I had to be willing to let my walls come down to let people in, and let myself out.

~ Not having the mask of obesity to hide behind is a vulnerable position to be in sometimes

~ I love that I turn heads because of how I look, not at because of how huge I am.

~ No one can take away my joy unless I allow it.

~ I'm looking forward to holding our baby (no I'm not pregnant yet)

~ I'm petrified of being a new mother aagain, but I'm excited that I'm not going to have to deal with obesity and pregnancy simultaneously.

~ Life is what I make of it, and right now I'm making up for a lot of lost time that I spent always thinking about food and my next meal, and being miserable because of my weight.

John's squadron is holding a joint SF Spring semi-formal ball on May 14th. We're expecting close to 400 people to be in attendance. I went dress shopping this last weekend, and today I finished off the shopping with shoes, accessories and little bolero/shrug for my arms. I'm ecstatic as this is my first formal military event ever, hell it's my first formal event since my high school prom. Least to say, I am so very much in love with my dress, and can not wait to dance the night away in the arms of my love.

The obligatory before pic: 270lbs

Here's the dress: Completely ignore my hair, I just pulled it back for picture purposes. 123lbs

I bought black strappy, open-toe heels with some shiny rhinestones on the toeline. Adorable ! ! !

Life is fabulous. . . If you are a new pre-op, and you think you can't do this, scroll back up, you can if I can. If you're on the journey, and you're wondering if you'll ever get there, you will, don't give up on yourself. If you're contemplating the sleeve, stop thinking, and do it. If you are in a stall, and you are ready to give up, don't let a little speed bump become a road block. The stall will break, and you will be successful.

It's not always easy, but it's so worth it, it's worth it all ! ! !

You are truly the woman you were meant to be. Your smile says it all.

You skinny bitch! LOVE IT! You look amazing. AMAZING, I say.

at a week out on clears your post was like a shot in the arm, what atruly beautifuil person you are inside and out. Have a blast and keep us updated!!

Oh, how pretty! You are just precious and that dress was soooo made for you. Have a ball!

Thank you so much...you are very inspiring!

Tiffykins,

You look wonderful in that dress. I hope you enjoy your Ball Cinders :-)

I am going to a posh do this weekend so will post my dress pic when I get it sorted. It's such fun dressing up, it's been so many years since I have enjoyed clothes I am like a kid in sweet shop (probably not a very good analogy considering why we are all here!).

And the best thing is we are all going on the same journey so we can share it with our friends here on the forum and enjoy their successes too.

Love and encouragement to all.

Jane

Tiffykins,

You look wonderful in that dress. I hope you enjoy your Ball Cinders :-)

I am going to a posh do this weekend so will post my dress pic when I get it sorted. It's such fun dressing up, it's been so many years since I have enjoyed clothes I am like a kid in sweet shop (probably not a very good analogy considering why we are all here!).

And the best thing is we are all going on the same journey so we can share it with our friends here on the forum and enjoy their successes too.

Love and encouragement to all.

Jane

Thank you Jane. . .

What is a posh? I can't wait to see your dress, you are going to look gorgeous ! ! !

Hi Tiffykins,

Posh is formal dress up, I think it stands for Port Out Starboard Home, the people who could afford the best side of the boat on cruises, ie rich.

Cheers,

Jane

That dress is rocking hot!!! What a centered, joyous and healthy state of mind you are in! You SHOULD be proud of yourself. Here's to you!

Great inspiration. Congrats on a job well done. I am showing this and several other before and afters to my mother tomorrow along with a video showing the VSG procedure just to give her an idea of what's going down. Thank you again.

WOW Tiffykins you look great vI have 7 more to go to my next milestone then I will do a update with new pics also

Good going girl

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Happy anniversary jane!!! 1 year, way to go!

Thank you all so very much.

The ball is Friday, and y'all know me well enough to know there will tons of pictures ! ! ! I'm so excited, I pick up my tailored dress, and my nail appointment is tomorrow.

I am so excited that time is just dragging on.

Tiffy, I know it's too late now for the ball, but for colored shrugs I just got my new Soft Surroundings catalogue and they have them in semi-sheer silk in tons of colors at softsurroundings.com

Tiffany..now that you are 11 monthes out, may I ask you if you are still losing weight? everyday I doubt that may be I won't lose any more. I am 7 monthes out now and still I need to lose like 20 more pounds and then I will be very satisfied.

take Care my lovely inspiration.