Wearing my bathing suit, looking in the mirror in the gym locker room, I realized today just how much my body has changed. Seventy pounds gone.

I absolutely never used to have any hope of losing weight. I was so resigned to living this way the rest of my life that I stopped trying. When I'd get upset, I'd just feed myself until I didn't care anymore.

But today, watching myself shrink befote my eyes, I have hope for the first time in many years that I will be successful. And it is just so exciting to see where life will take me from here.

I just had to share this. It sounds strange, but I feel like I'm healing, finally. I know you'll know what I mean.

Congratulations!! And yes I know how you feel! I tried everything and bypass I believe helped save my life and my emotional state. I'm 2 years post op and down 120 lbs! I have a new lease on life! This summer was the first time I've worn a bathing suit...tankini top and skirt bottom ...in years!!! It felt amazing! I have areas I'd like to improve where I have loose skin, but in all honesty, the loose skin is not that big of a deal. I feel pretty, I feel like I'm more neat and well kept even in pjs lol, and my husband makes me feel like I'm the most beautiful woman in the world. And he also did that at my highest weight. He's always made me feel like a princess and been my encouragement. But he also sees this new lease on life that I have, as well as my kids, and they support me and root me on! It's amazing! So I say to you congratulations and you are beautiful inside and out! And I'm so excited for you and your weight loss and your accomplishment!! Keep up the great work!!! Loved reading your thread!! Thanks for letting me stop by!!! Best of luck to you!!!

Amazing isn't it! And it just keeps getting better, and better, and better still. I never considered myself a vain person. Now I can't stop looking at myself in the mirror! Guys just aren't supposed to do that! And I don't care! LOL!

What a great post bloreorbust! You made my day!