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13 month update - a little photo whoring ;)
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Not really a lot to report to be honest, I just wanted to share some pics.
I'm 13 months out, and life is just kind of taking over. I've been maintaining now for a couple of months. I essentially have to graze to not lose. I still can't wrap my head around it, but hey, I'll take it. Life is not good, it's fabulous. I pretty much forget that I've had surgery. I just kind of go about my days, eat when my body tells me to, and I have lost that desire to eat huge amounts. I still love food, I still love to eat, and I don't think that will ever change.
Making choices is more difficult now. I can eat more, but not huge amounts still. Max 8oz on mushy stuff, 3-5oz on meats. chips, crackers, junk food, all that lovely stuff, goes right down, and have little to zero issues with any of it.
In May, I had some clothes tailored, my ball gown, a couple of shirts, a skirt, and I had held on to one of my favorite fat shirts. I tried it on one day, and realized it was now perfect for a dress. She took it in 4 inches on each side, and tried to taper it as much as she could without it becoming too short.
I love it, and never would wear leggings before surgery. I felt my legs looked like little sausages shoved in a tiny casing.
No more sausage link legs, and a world of fabulous discoveries.
No before pic this time. I've posted that horrid thing enough.
Before size 22/24W to a size 4 ! ! !
UGH, I hate when my phone freaks on the coloring. Sorry for the distorted side view.
And, here's the tag to the shirt. As you can see, it's my previous size. I used to wear this with slacks, and a cropped blazer. It was that clingy shirt that I loved, but hated because it stuck to my fat rolls.
Cheers to all of you. Thanks for being part of my journey.
If you're riding the fence about this surgery, get off the fence, and do it. You won't regret it.
For those that are just starting, or a few months out, do NOT give up. Stick with it, and you will love the results.
Edited by Tiffykins