Don't put your self down too much, you look good and you have done good, more weight loss will come. I too have to set some rules and start to follow them again, we all get lax at times, just hang on it IS coming soon!

That is great!! It is so good to feel good at you birthday. Just think how great you are going to look at the next one!!

Keep up the good work. Every little bit adds up. And Happy Birthday!!!!!

Happy Birthday! I guess my comment would be to look at your pre-surgery (before) pic and then look at that pic from last weekend again. With your weight loss, it will be much different.

I think we don't see ourselves as any different. I think I read somewhere that psychologically (I know I blew that spelling) we have the "fat girl" picture and we can't see anything else when every body else can.

Don't lose the pride, sense of accomplishment and self-confidence you gained through getting ready -- the makeup, jewelry, accessories -- you are doing a fantastic job and a fantastic thing for you and your future :-).

Happy Birthday, the big 30, and wow you have a lot to celebrate, a whole new life ahead, I was so depressed at turning 30 it took a diamond ring to make me feel better! LOL You are doing terrific! I enjoy your blogs, keep them coming.