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This weekend I purchased my first high fashion designer dress, that was not on clearance. Since I am kinda weight stable I decided to treat myself. I love clothing and I have always wanted to own a high end designer dress but I obviously I could never fit them before. It feels so good to go into a luxury store and have the sales people cater to your every whim. I am enjoying playing dress up with my new body so much!

Day 1 of pre-op diet. I'm am so excited about the surgery. Wish me good luck!

It's been a while. It is a life changing process in many ways. There are also things that are just being discovered (or just now sharing). Once having the Vertical Sleeve procedure, you are more likely to have issues with your gall bladder. This is due to a lessened ability to process bile. See https://houstonsleevesurgeon.com/bile-gastritis-following-gastric-sleeve-surgery/ This from https://www.gsbwc.com/what-to-expect-after-weight-loss-surgery/ Gallstones commonly occur with rapid weight loss. Up to 50% of people will develop gallstones after gastric bypass surgery and these are usually harmless. However, gallstones can cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, requiring surgery. About 15% to 25% people require gallbladder removal after gastric bypass surgery. I went into the hospital the end of July 2017 with intense pain and ended up with my gall bladder being removed. It took research on my own laptop in the hospital to "help" the "house doctors" to figure out what the heck was going on. It is not that the doctors were not capable of doing so, it is that the system is broken. I cannot even describe the days of hell of absolute inaction. But, that's another story. My weight has been up and down, within 37 pounds from the lowest weight I recorded after the procedure. My procedure was done in February 2013. I weigh more than I want to, but I feel pretty darn good. I think I am finally in the learning process about how to accept me and where I am in the process every day. From brunette to blonde to pink balayage hair to my first tattoo at 53 to multiple piercings cause I wanted to. Freedom is bliss.

I bought some new clothes for some upcoming work and fun trips. I am now in 32 waist slim-fit jeans and size small button-downs. Who would have ever thought this could happen when I started at 400 pounds?!?