I've lost 22 pounds since I began this journey. My surgery was just over a week ago. I didn't expect changes quickly.

But, I am seeing my face in the mirror again. The second chin is gone. My jawline and cheekbones are showing again. It's my thin face again!

My husband and kids have all commented on it. Although this morning, my husband said he was hoping this didn't mean I was going to get wrinkly in my face as I continue to lose.

I don't care. I have my own face back. I'm loving it.

I also did a quick measurement of my worst area -- hips/thighs/butt. I did the measurement with clothes on and compared it to my original, which was done in my underwear. Even with jeans, I had lost more than an inch in that area.

Loving my sleeve!

Awesome! Those NSVs are so much better than the scale victories. I remember how excited I was the day I realized I had collar bones again haha!

Congrats! It is a rush isnt it?

I guess it is moments like this that keep us going, pushing to fight the battle.

Thanks for sharing!

Isn't it crazy! I had my surgery on Aug 4th and everyone has mentioned how much different I already look in the face too. It is a great feeling! Keep up that fight, there are more wonderful things to come to us!

Great Job. Plenty more realizations to come