Last summer I was able to wear 2 piece, but with a coverup. I was still conscious of my tummy and thighs. But after recovering from plastics and working HARD in the gym 5-6 days a week, I can officially say that I will be hitting the beach this spring without a coverup. When I put on my 2 piece and saw my pic, I think I cried and cried for a good 10 minutes. Cried for my experience as an obese person, cried for the struggles of life post-op, cried because I WORKED HARD for this dang it, and I have finally arrived. People...I have FINALLY arrived!

Sorry for the crappy picture! My husband "cleaned it" with something that was not Windex...and I have yet to purchase a full length mirror! Isn't crazy how our past obesity still rules us even after we've shed the weight. Ugh! I am going to go and buy a full length mirror today!

Congratulations! ll that hard work and effort has paid off! You must be sooo proud of what you have achieved!

congrats! i hope to be there one day

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMN!!

You look fabulous! Congrats!

Wow!

@@fernandfj, THANK YOU! Yes, I am super PROUD of my achievements. I eat "clean" 90% of the time and I am devoted to my gym time..tired or not, I am there!

@@nervousnelly719, you can! You literally can and will be here. When you get your sleeve, work it and own it, and you will get to this point. It has taken me 2.5 years and every blood, sweat and tear shed has been worth it! Good luck to you!!!

@@LipstickLady, AHHHHH!!!! THANK YOU! Stop it! No, don't, I love it!!! Lol!!!

@ and @@Inner Surfer Girl, THANK YOU so very much!

Amazing!!

Yayyyy!!!!!!!!!

Oh, honey! You are gorgeous! You earned every curve and cut and all the admiration you're going to get on the beach! Wow!

You look wonderful.

Hard work and serious discipline demonstrated right there.

Great respect for your dedication.

@@glitter eyes and @@careya123, thank you!

@@VSGAnn2014, you flatter me too much, but I REALLY appreciate the compliment! Thank you!!!

Thanks @@Dub! I value each of your opinions so much. It feels good when someone validates your hard work. Thanks again!

@@NewSetOfCurves - You look AMAZING! You should definitely be on a billboard advertising Dr. Fisher's work! Not that I am taking any credit from the incredibly hard work you have done, but your previous posts about Dr. Fisher combined with these pics have me sold on going there! I can only hope I look half as good as you do some day and have even half as much dedication you have to this whole WLS journey! You are such an inspiration! Amazing work and dedication! Thank you for sharing!

You look amazing! A true inspiration!

Thank you @@Daisee68 and @@AmyQwith2!!!

I am glad to pay it forward. So many people on this site--with their candid posts and pictures--really inspired me to move forward with the sleeve and it has completely changed my life for the better. I am so much healthier, happier and confidant. Not one regret! Good luck, girls!