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Mirror Mirror

I have looked at tons of pictures that folks have shared and I can see the amazing results and I am greatly encouraged.   The other day I saw another woman that I know had a WLS and noticed how old she looks now. I am currently concerned that I too will experience the look of aging once I drop in weight. I don't want to cake on make-up to look younger.   i have one big mirror in my place and I always joke that my mirror does not lie. But I want to ensure I look like "me" not a rapidly aging me. I'm not vain or hung up on looks but I want to looking like I do in my mind I guess, fun and carefree. And I know once my body begins to transform I will see a body that is smaller and will allow me to be physically able to be free and have fun.   I'm far from being a spring chicken but my heart is young, just want the outside to reflect the same. Has anyone else experiencing concerns of looking aged post surgery?
kw2walker

kw2walker

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What is happening to my skin

I have been on my pre-op diet and I have noticed my skin looks and feels weird. I am getting a lot of body acne and the texture feels different. I guess my system is in a detox mode.   Has anyone else experienced changes in their skin?
kw2walker

kw2walker

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Fabulous while on the table

I want to look fabulous when I hit the operating table in 4 days. It's a little vain, but is so rare that I am. I figured I would get a hair cut tomorrow, then once home dye my hair. I want to shave the legs and pits (doc said no shave two days before surgery), and have my feets loved on some.   Mind you, I will look like a freight train hit me or at least may feel like it once out of recovery, but when I do feel better these will be things done to the 3 weeks I am off I will be ok. The blood thinners should be finished by then as well and on my last day of recovery do it all again in order to return to work .   I want to find a nice dress my new body show-off. LOL   My excitement is just starting to build. My niece surprised me and is doing better and has opted to take a week off of work to stay with me. I could just cry I am so happy. I plan to do something really nice for her.   Well I'm off to a SF drink. This hot weather has me sucking up fluids.
kw2walker

kw2walker

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They are falling!

In May I wore a skirt that was rather snug. Today I put on the same skirt and i can spin the waist band around without any problem. It looks wonderful!   The pounds are falling away and the dress sizes right along with them. What a great feeling. I can only imagine what it will be like after surgery.   The Salvation Army and Goodwill are going to receive tons of clothes from me soon. So excited. I can't wait to purge the closets. I have planned to start with my winter clothes. All 22/20 are going out the door.   I have a pair of jeans that I keep as motivation. I try them on once a month. I plan to try them on Sunday before surgery so I can see how far I've come to my goal.   Let them fall is what I say, let them fall!
kw2walker

kw2walker

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Feeling good in my own skin

Yesterday was my day, I was on point with my inner skinny girl.   I found a dress that did not cling to all of my rolls, it just fell across the body. Not to brag but I looked good, I even rocked my 4 inch sandals! I received so many complements, all the while I as thinking, "Wait til ya see m 100 pounds lighter".   To have been successful in keeping the 25 pounds I lost off and working successfully to have more off with weekly excerise classes has been a blessing.   Mind you I have no desire to wear skinny girl jeans, but I am looking forward to adjusting my wardrobe. I striveto have a day like yesterday once a week, especially since my clothes are fitting better it should work.   Continued success to everyone on this journey.   Karen
kw2walker

kw2walker

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Who is that?

Today is the day the purge begins............   I'm am sending my 22/20/18 to the Salvation Army. They have served me well and I pray that they can continue to do the same for someone else.   It has been amazing to be able to purchase clothes in sizes 16 or 14, depends on the cut, style and fabric of course. I find that I love trying on the clothes at the stores not necessarily buying them lol $$$$.   Another cool thing I love is that it's not just clothes its the under garments as well. I have purged my size 10 undies to buy new size 8, my 40D bra to a 36-38D (styles vary).   The maintenance part of this journey is now finding the track to keep proteins first and staying hydrated. Just as before I feel I'm getting comfortable and I should not. I need to keep this process fresh and enjoyable so I have the success of health and happiness. So I'm back in the gym and loving it. I even purchased a kettle bell for home; as winter approaches I plan to be ready lol   I'm happy with my decision of the sleeve and hope those reading are happy as well with their WLS decision. I continue to do research so I understand the changes the body will undergo, again continued maintenance. I encourage you to do the same.   I now find every few weeks I stand in front of my mirror nude and take it all in. It's amazing! This transformation rocks!   Best of all I love saying to myself, "who is that?"   Continued and joyous success on your journey.   Karen  
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