So I was feeling kind of discouraged today and decided to go back through my blog looking for a picture I took about 1/2 way through my pre-op requirement process. It was at my highest weight (same as I was on day of surgery on 9/12) and I just happened to catch a glimpse of myself in the bathroom mirror at work and thought, "I better get a picture of this because i want to remember how terrible I look". When I found it today I put it side by side with my 2 month post op pic (taken 11/12) and I was stunned at the difference. I am still not where i want or need to be, but I'm feeling better about myself today! I LOVE MY SLEEVE!

You look amazing! Wtg!

Thanks :-)

OMG! You look awesome!! Keep it up! You are doing great!!

omg! In two months??

Okay don't make me spank you for not being happy with that level of progress. That is amazing. stop what you're doing and pat yourself on the back please. Congrats

No, no,no... I am TOTALLY happy! It's just hard when you see yourself everyday...you know? I still see the very same person in the mirror most of the times. Sometimes it takes putting the pics side by side to remind myself of how far I've come. :-)

Keep it up! It's amazing isn't it?

Accept your awesomeness!! Woohoo!! You're an inspiration to me, please take more pics as you go along! I don't have a surgery date yet and keep dreaming every night of how I'd like to look and feel. You're pictures just boosted my confidence and helps me get ready for my life change soon. Smile BIG!!

Girl....seriously??? Wow. Not trying to be a negative meany but you look like you gave birth! You have very little tummy left from before to after! You may live with it and not get to appreciate it as someone who doesn't see you, ( I totally get what you mean) but DANG!!!! You are doing an absolutely fabulous job and should be immensely happy and proud of where you are. At this rate you will be next to nothing in no time....A BIG congratulations on how far you have come!!!!

Thanks guys! You all are amazing!

WOW! Look how your tummy has shrunk! That's my worst area so this is very motivational for me. Keep up the fantastic work!

WOW! Look how your tummy has shrunk! That's my worst area so this is very motivational for me. Keep up the fantastic work!

I know what you mean! It's my worst area too (obviously...) or was anyway. I'm glad I could help give you alittle boost. Hang in there....it is totally worth the journey!

Wow! You must be feeling great, well done you.

Congratulations, that is real progress!

Wow! You look amazing. Definitely gives me motivation. I am not yet 3 weeks out, but it feels very slow going some days. So happy for you!