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My 6Th Month Surgery Anniversary With Pictures.



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Ok, so here I am posting one day early because I won't be able to do it tomorrow. I have lost 103# since April 3rd. I post my picture with a mix of emotions. I feel embarassed, ashamed, sadden, and disgusted that I didn't realize just how bad I let myself go. Here I am the day before surgery. In looking at myself, I want to seriously cry. I feel sorry for myself, my husband, and my daughter. All those wasted years. post-62042-13838396248644_thumb.jpg post-62042-13838396249517_thumb.jpg

And here I am ...the old, new me...103# lighter, full of life! A proper mother, a proper wife, a human being begining to live again...I am thankful for my journey. I have more to go, but I am on my way. A caterpillar still in my cocoon. One day, I will emerge as that butterfly I always was on the inside! For those of you who are working toward this surgery, it isn't easy, but it most certainly, definitely works. I have my life and myself back.

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I think you are doing a wonderful job, and you are looking fabulous. This journey is not all easy, as we cross some difficult paths along the way, but you are very well focused and a new you is transforming. Congratulations on all your hard work. What a way to rock that sleeve!! Keep going.

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You look amazing! Congrats on your loss :)

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Thank you ladies! Sometimes I think I am not changing ..then I remember to pull out pictures and shock the crap out of myself..LOL!!!

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Look at you! You have come so far! I hope today you feel pride for the decision you did make for yourself first, your husband and daughter! Better later than never, right? You're well on your way to a better, healthy life! CONGRATULATIONS! :)

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You look great! You got this!!!!

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You look amazing!!!! What inspirational pics!!!!!

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What an amazing transformation. You look great. Thank you so much for posting these. I have yet to take my "befores" and you better believe I'll be flipping off the camera...

Wow, you should be stoked that you did this in 6 months...keep it up!

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Thanks everyone! I have more road to travel, but I am amazed at where I started and how far I have come. Really, it is matter of doing what you are told by your weight loss team. It will come! Slow and true will win the race!

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Jumping Jesus....that doesn't even look like the same person. You should be proud.

Well..now I have heard of a doubting Thomas..but not a jumping Jesus ..although I bet he jumped at some point in his life...LOL!

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Fantastic transformation!! This is what its all about! We feel the change happening but when we see our befores and afterwards, we feel it in our hearts too! Your doing such a great job! And your so beautiful! Congratulations! You have inspired me to now take before pics. Wasn't going to do it, even after family and friends begged saying "you'll never be this size again, there can't be a do-over for a before pic". I never felt the desire. Seeing your transformation has changed my mind. Thank you!

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