I can't believe I'm coming up on 3 years post op in just a couple of months! Time flies! I just wanted to share some "non-scale victories" as I have more of those these days as the numbers get smaller. I'm not where I would love to be ideally. I have loose skin that I've come to terms with, and another 15 or so pounds to lose, but my husband and I recently went to Mexico for a vacation that I have been planning for what feels like forever and it was just crazy to me what a different experience it was for me to go 140 pounds lighter. I did things I never would have done like snorkeling, paddle boarding in front of strangers, Water zumba, etc. I got rid of all of those bathing suits with the skirts that I hated wearing so much & walked around in a bikini all week without feeling terribly self-conscious. I broke out of my comfort zone for sure, and had the most amazing time. I finally just felt "normal".... Just another experience to cross off my post-surgery bucket list.

Here are a couple of sneak-peeks, but I posted my full "Top-10" list with a bunch more photos here if you are interested!

http://themeiamnow.blogspot.com/

Looks like you had an amazing time! What a wonderful vacation! Congrats on all your NSV's!

Your story is so encouraging - I hope to be able to post a similar story in 3 years!

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Looks like you had an amazing time! What a wonderful vacation! Congrats on all your NSV's!

Your story is so encouraging - I hope to be able to post a similar story in 3 years!

Thank you! You will, I am sure!!

Congrats on your progress and successes!

I hope to be where you are someday.

I went to Mexico in May and at this weight it was horrible!

That's fantastic - way to go! And you're rocking that bikini! I've pretty much given up on the idea of ever wearing a bikini again. I'm only 3 weeks post op, but I just can't imagine my body ever being small enough for a bikini. Maybe I'll surprise myself one day.

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So jealous!!! I've been collecting bikinis since I got to goal and added some since plastics and STILL haven't been anywhere exiting to wear them!

I always enjoy reading your blog, thanks for sharing!

Outstanding !!!!!!!!

I am tearing up with happiness for you!

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Congrats on your progress and successes!

I hope to be where you are someday.

I went to Mexico in May and at this weight it was horrible!

I'm sorry you had a bad time. Hopefully you can use that as motivation! It was originally a bad vacation experience that motivated to get my butt in gear and have the surgery.

That's fantastic - way to go! And you're rocking that bikini! I've pretty much given up on the idea of ever wearing a bikini again. I'm only 3 weeks post op, but I just can't imagine my body ever being small enough for a bikini. Maybe I'll surprise myself one day.

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You might surprise yourself! If you have seen my before and after pictures, you can understand that I never would have imagined it either! Good luck to you!

So jealous!!! I've been collecting bikinis since I got to goal and added some since plastics and STILL haven't been anywhere exiting to wear them!

I always enjoy reading your blog, thanks for sharing!

Thank you! Get somewhere fun this summer so you can Celebrate your success!!

Outstanding !!!!!!!!

Thank you! :-)

I am tearing up with happiness for you!

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Aww...thank you! So sweet :-)

3 years post op - 140 pounds lighter

@@livvsmum

so many NSV's, so little time LOL

vacation, great place to have new experiences,accomplishments (NSV's)

for many/you/me, you gain confidence post op while you lose weight

2nd honeymoon, closing in on 3rd year surgiversary

you look so happy

140 lbs gone! gone! and still gone

you are aces!!

keep up the good work

i know you will

kathy

congrats

I really enjoyed your blog! Glad you had a great time! You look great!!!

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3 years post op - 140 pounds lighter

@@livvsmum

so many NSV's, so little time LOL

vacation, great place to have new experiences,accomplishments (NSV's)

for many/you/me, you gain confidence post op while you lose weight

2nd honeymoon, closing in on 3rd year surgiversary

you look so happy

140 lbs gone! gone! and still gone

you are aces!!

keep up the good work

i know you will

kathy

congrats

Thank you!

I really enjoyed your blog! Glad you had a great time! You look great!!!

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Thank you! It's encouraging to know people are checking it out! :-)