Wow! My first post. I've been one of those "trolls" that would just read posts since I was way to shy to say a thing. Sorry guys!

But today I think I have finally gotten the courage to be proud. So here it is....

A few years before even considering the sleeve I had bought this beautiful white Marilyn Monroe inspired swimsuit in a size 8 for inspiration. I had hoped it would help me stay focused and on track to gaining what I thought would be the "perfect" me. Well... it sat in the closet for three years collecting dust. While I collected more lbs. Not what I had forseen. Then.... my doctor told me that I had PCOS. My husband and I learned that we might not have kids if I didn't lose the weight. That through me into a wake up call. I had to find something. So I came here... to this place. Looking for other people who understood. I decided to take the leap. My husband and parents were behind me 100%. I did it. I had the sleeve surgery. What an incredible choice to change my life!

Now.... back to that swim suit. I found that dusty swimsuit and thought oh no... there is no way. I still had/have that "I'm still way to big" mentality. But instead of just hiding it again, I decided to grit my teeth and try it anyways. It finally fit after three years of being in my closet. The wash of pride and relief came over me. (Hopefully I added the picture right)

I thought this swimsuit was what I needed to inspire me. It wasn't. My family and future children are. This swimsuit was just a sign that I am on the way and did the right thing for myself.

(Thank you for reading my random thoughts and story.)

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Congratulations!

Welcome to BariatricPal. I hope you participate much more!

I agree, it sounds like your health and your family were the best motivation. Fitting in the bathing suit is a bonus!

Look at you!

You're a Marilyn pinup in that great swimsuit!

Congratulations!

P.S. You were a "lurker" -- you're so not a "troll."

You look incredible!! So tiny and cute! So happy for you!!!

Wow! My first post. I've been one of those "trolls" that would just read posts since I was way to shy to say a thing. Sorry guys!

But today I think I have finally gotten the courage to be proud. So here it is....

A few years before even considering the sleeve I had bought this beautiful white Marilyn Monroe inspired swimsuit in a size 8 for inspiration. I had hoped it would help me stay focused and on track to gaining what I thought would be the "perfect" me. Well... it sat in the closet for three years collecting dust. While I collected more lbs. Not what I had forseen. Then.... my doctor told me that I had PCOS. My husband and I learned that we might not have kids if I didn't lose the weight. That through me into a wake up call. I had to find something. So I came here... to this place. Looking for other people who understood. I decided to take the leap. My husband and parents were behind me 100%. I did it. I had the sleeve surgery. What an incredible choice to change my life!

Now.... back to that swim suit. I found that dusty swimsuit and thought oh no... there is no way. I still had/have that "I'm still way to big" mentality. But instead of just hiding it again, I decided to grit my teeth and try it anyways. It finally fit after three years of being in my closet. The wash of pride and relief came over me. (Hopefully I added the picture right)

I thought this swimsuit was what I needed to inspire me. It wasn't. My family and future children are. This swimsuit was just a sign that I am on the way and did the right thing for myself.

(Thank you for reading my random thoughts and story.)

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I absolutely love your story!!!!!!!! ---and the suit.!!!!!!!!!!

I am a huge Marilyn Monroe fan. (too bad the Kennedys had her murdered-----OMG!---MY OPINION)

Thank you for this post. I, for one needed it today.

Prayers going up for your continued happiness.

The suit looks nearly as fabulous as you do. My coloring is so pale I'd never dream of a white suit, but it's wonderful with your coloring!

So, I mean this in a nice, pleasant, non-creepy way...

Niiiiice!!!

That is all...

You look beautiful @@Katy2051 ...congratulations!

You look amazing... And so is your story. Thank you for sharing.

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Thank yall for all the sweet words! This is a great community.

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You look great !!!!!!!!

You look so pretty!

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@@Katy2051 - you look great....can you share your stats?