I was feeling down so I needed to do this...

[wishes 125]

Thanks for posting this. I really love seeing your transformation.

[cludgie 81]

You have done brilliantly, and look amazing!!!

You make me wish I'd kept some old clothes, but every time I get a little room for manoeuvre I have a massive wardrobe purge (still can't really admit to myself how much I needed this surgery I guess).

Hope you are feeling brighter soon, and keep up the inspiring posts!!

[kellyw74 258]

You are so beautiful and such an inspiration to us all!!

Thanks for sharing!

Kelly

[Raine 170]

Absolutely wonderful! My friend told me today at work that I need to do something about my clothes lol. I am only 3 weeks post op and 5 weeks on the diet, and my clothes are hanging on me. I don't want to go shopping yet, soon but not quite yet. I am going to pick up two goal items though, a little black dress and a pair of size 6 jeans. I don't think that I have ever been a size six LOL. Thank you and all of the "vets" for making this journey so much more understandable and easy for all of us.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

Absolutely wonderful! My friend told me today at work that I need to do something about my clothes lol. I am only 3 weeks post op and 5 weeks on the diet, and my clothes are hanging on me. I don't want to go shopping yet, soon but not quite yet. I am going to pick up two goal items though, a little black dress and a pair of size 6 jeans. I don't think that I have ever been a size six LOL. Thank you and all of the "vets" for making this journey so much more understandable and easy for all of us.

Those size sixes sound like a good plan! You get to be the vet next... it just keeps paying on down the line.

[SarahS 13]

We should get together, when I get closer to goal, and we could both stand in your pants Or my big pants, LOL (30/32s). Isnt it crazy to think we use to fill those sizes out???

You have come so far! And look AMAZING!! Keep your head up gf, you have accomplished so much! :boink:

[susieq 49]

The pictures do tell the story. I was wearing 28's, too, but those pictures suprised me. I really was that big.

You look fantastic! Congrats on your hard work and great results!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

Thanks everyone for the nice comments I just really wanted to show everyone, mostly myself that even when the brain is having a down moment the reality is something quite different. *I* was even in shock by seeing that picture. Especially with the one with my EX-Goal pants laying on top of my biggest size ever. Wow... it's really hard to imagine I used to have to wear those pants. It is also a reminder to myself on where I never want to be again too. I started to make my way back there, then I finally decided to get my sleeve. THANK GOODNESS FOR MY SLEEVE AND I THANK GOD I WAS ABLE TO MANAGE TO GET ONE!!!

My life has changed so much. Today I am the woman I always wanted to be. Fit, healthy, happy, able to RUN A 5K... soon to be much much more, and my dream of being a skinny Bride is in the works too now. My Husband and I have often discussed renewing our vows, but I believe I am truly ready to make a commitment for it. I think by the time #20 rolls around, which will be December 9, 2015 I will be ready. Actually it would have to be Saturday 12/12/15, my Birthday. I doubt anyone can make a Wednesday Wedding. LOL My Sister in Law (my brothers Wife) has already proclaimed herself my Maid of Honor and will work with me on all the decisions. She did excellent on her own Wedding, so I don't doubt her abilities at all.

So I have a bit over 3 years to get to goal and to undergo all my post goal plastic surgeries... I'M READY!!!

PS, Sarah - YOU BETCHA!! That would SOOO Rock!!! :Banane25:

[AwesomeSleeve 5]

Wow Irene. You are true inspiration to all of us.

[ButterflyBandita?? 0]

You look great girl!

I'm still amazed as I often go into my closet to put on a shirt (which I haven't been as good about replacing as my bottoms) and it will be so baggy on my. I don't feel like I've lost much weight or that there's a big difference, until I try on old clothes.

Good for YOU!

[Lila21 36]

Renewing your vows is a really cool idea! I know so many brides who would love a "redo" on their special day but in a sexier dress! I hope you do it!

I love the picture of you standing in your old pants.... isn't that just mind-blowing? How much do you love your sleeve?!!!!

[Nichelle 21]

Fantastic photos. I sure hope you are feeling better now. I love how you laid the two pairs of jeans together like that. There is such an amazing difference and sometimes it is hard to tell. BTW you look super great in those jeans you have on in your last photo!! Really, wow congratulations!

[claudia 1]

Irene, I hope you're feeling better now. When you have down days please remember you're an inspiration! Since I've joined this site I've seen your posts and been so impressed with your progress, positivity and how helpful you are to other posters.

I've been having some down days lately - mainly because I feel so impatient - I want the weight gone now...! One of the things that helps me stay in check is reading posts from those further along on their journey such as yourself - so, thank you.

Take care.

[misspatrice 5]

size 8??!! Congrats! That is such an accomplishment. You are doing an amazing job.

[AutumnLily 77]

I am confident in my sexuality to say... (wolf whistle) check out that ass !!! You made my day that much brighter.