July 1st marked four months since I threw caution to the wind and joined this adventure. And, man, am I glad I did. I've lost 70 lbs. but the more amazing part is all that I've found. There was a confidence and self-assurance lurking under all the fat that was dying to come out! It's led me to apply for and get a crazy promotion, start running and most importantly, begin asserting myself in my private life. I've always been the one to "take one for the team". Not so much anymore.

Amazing things that have happened in the last four months:

1. I've gone from a 24 to a 16.

2. Got an amazing new job- I attribute this completely to the post surgery confidence.

3. I wrapped a normal size towel all the way around my body.

4. My wedding ring is now too BIG.

5. I took a picture with friends and I was actually the skinny girl in the pic!

6. I started running- I can now run 1.5 miles without stopping. This is HUGE for me!

7. I can now shop at all "normal size" stores.

8. I'm social again! I want to talk to people and have them talk to me.

9. I don't spend my entire life obsessing about food anymore!!!

I have attempted to attach pics- hope it's successful.

That is amazing!! Congrats!! Keep up the good work!!!

Amazing!!! Congrats, you are rocking that sleeve girl! I know you feel better on the inside and out. I am very happy for you!!

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Woohoo! That is awesome. You are doing so amazing.

Oh my goodness! You are doing so well. I love those pics. You have changed so much in such a short time. Congrats!!

FABULOUS!! KEEP IT UP! Thanks for posting pics. It helps us newbies ; )

Wonderful job!! I'm happy and excited for you (Great pics to)

WooHoo, check you out! That was some transformation. Huge gratz to you.

And, you look amazing!!:hurray:

I am so happy for you! You are doing wonderful and it shows in all ways not just in the pics, which by the way are amazing.

You look fantastic! Congratulations on all you have lost and gained!!

Wow, you look FANTASTIC!!!

CHECK OUT THAT BELT!!! Wahooo! I'm still not comfortable wearing a belt at size 14, lol, so I that it's cool that you have one on...NSV for SURE! :clap2:

You look amazing, and I'm so happy for your success, thanks for sharing with us!

YAY YAY many congrats on all of your accomplishments ! ! !

Congratulations!! You've done a great job! I can't wait to be sleeved!!

YOU ARE DOING SO GREAT!!! Congrats on all your accomplishments so far!