The fact that I looked forward to vacation was amazing and to go to the beach was unbelievable. First of all I fit into the airline seats! I wore bikini tops with shorts and did not feel self concious (before I wanted to be covered from my neck to my knees, lol). I had a good time taking pictures, I used to be unhappy anytime someone wanted to take pictures of me but this time I was asking everyone to take my picture (my friend bless her heart was very patient with me). I have lost 60 pounds and am loving it (40 since the surgery in june). YAY for the sleeve!!!

how great! I'm not brave enough yet to do that. . . shorts yes and i even wear the short shorts and tank tops. . . i have never had tanned legs before but now i sure do. . .

Isn't the fitting into the plane seat a wonderful feeling? keep up the excellent work and good luck to you!

YOU GO GIRL!

AWESOME!!!!

As they say on the internet

PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN !!!!!

Im with Rootman! How about a whole bikini thread...of course strictly for motivational reasons

lol.. i'll try and see what i can do about some pictures since it's for motivational purposes

That's wonderful! I love going to amusement parks (I *love* coasters) and i have always wanted to be able to wear a bikini with shorts (figured i'd dry out quicker after the water rides)... I can't wait to be able to do that. You made me smile today

That's awesome. I hope one day I will be where you are.

That's so fantastic. Congratulations!!

so I promised pictures and now I'm delivering on my promise.

(this is me a couple of years ago)

(this is me now 3 months after the surgery, 60 pounds lighter)i lost 20 pounds preop and 40 pounds after the surgery

you will, trust me. I didn't even care about my incision scars

That's awesome. I hope one day I will be where you are.

Those pictures are great! I am still in the "skirt" bathing suits but one day I'll be where you are! You look fabulous!

You look FANTASTIC!!!

thanks for the pics these are so motivating ... can't wait til next summer ... cause i'm posting mine too... congrats !!!

WOW... fab pictures, you are soooo pretty and slim... I love your hair too... congrats on a good job!!! =]