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Top 10 NSV from my Dream Vacay in Mexico (w/pics)



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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/

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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!

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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!!

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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!

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Outstanding !!!!!!!!

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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 :-)

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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 :rolleyes:

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

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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 :rolleyes:

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! :-)

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