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I agree with others here. I think it's way to early. I only recently, 4+ months out, had a sip of red wine for a toast. I don't know if it was psychological but it felt like it burned a little. I stay away from alcohol for now and will probably wait till 6 months or so. My surgeon recommended three to four months that's why I had that "sip."

You look FANTASTIC! Beautiful! Congratulations on this great transformation!

PlannerGirl! You look beautiful! I would have never guessed it was the same person in the two photos. You look really happy and radiant. I also really loved your comment about the stanger you are happy to meet. It moved me. Congratulations to you!!! Enjoy the new you emerging. Thanks for posting these inspiring pics!

Kimmes, I had not seen this post before and I have to say you look sooooo beautiful!!! The hard workouts have paid off girl, because you look like you lost at least 20 years along witht he weight, LOL! You are so hip and just gorgeous Dawling! THANK you for posting pics! They're so inspiring! And I LOVED the LBD story ... it looks like you paid double the original price.....cause it looks so good on *you*!!!! :-) Thanks again for the post and CONGRATULATIONS. You look wonderful!!!!

Right on ItalianLady!!!!! clap! clap! clap!

Oh Yeah!!!! High five ... on both counts!

What a beautiful picture!!! You look GREAT!!!! So fresh and just lovely!!!!!

LOL ! Too funny!!!!! Rootman, on September 16, 2011 - 10:46 AM, said:Recently a woman told me that she "hoped I got better" because "You really need to put some weight on" ! That's when I realized it really, really was working!<BR sab="1863"><BR sab="1864"><BR sab="1865"><BR sab="1866">

This thread is great!!! My husband and I went out to dinner last night and I could bearly touch my food. I had the experiences described here. The MANGER came over to see what I thougth about the meal!!!! I made a big deal about how great it was... (it was!)... and that the apetizer did me in... (lies!). It was such a nice place and such great service, I did not want them to think I was unhappy. He packed it himself for me to take home! I was going to post something here today wondering what others did/experienced and found this thread right upfront! LOL Still really happy with my sleeve!!!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS Soup-a-Woman!!!!! and Happy Sleeveaversary!!!!! Enjoy the celebration!

Congratulations Sugarmamma7!!!!! For me everything became more real when I got to onederland. It seems there are move NSVs, it's more noticeable... I don't know! Maybe it's psychological, believing that, yes, I'm doing this. No matter. Congratulations to you and enjoy the new you!!!!

That's awesome Candace! I had a similar experience last weekend shopping for some tops. I kept grabbing the XL thinking this is small enough, I'll save it till I loose more. Usually I've been a 1X or 2X. But now I need a large! Sometimes medium! My husband was with me and kept shaking his head saying, that's toot big, you need the smaller one. I kept insisting and had to keep coming out of the fitting room to exchange for smaller sizes. But I would still repeat it! It's so bizzare how our brain lags behind! Or maybe it's disbelief... or left over pessmism thinking this won't happen and I need room to grow LOL.

Very moving article! I am always amazed at the human body's ability to adapt, regenerate, and heal. I hope this little girl pulls through and has a great life! She must have gone through so much! It reminds me how fortunate I am to have a chance a healthy life and not to take it for granted!!!!

Congratuations!!!! You look FANTASTIC!!!! Loved your blog!!!!

Sarah! CONGRATULATIONS!!! You look beautiful!!!! Your post was very moving and I loved the photos. You have done amazing and it shows, not just the physical but also in your smile. Best of luck on the remainder of this journey. I know will accomplish everything you set out to. Thank you for your post!

You look beautiful!!!!! and very happy! What a transformation! Congratulations on your hard work! It has paid off.

I agree with others here. Walking is the easiest and very pleasant. You can go faster when you feel strong and just take it easy if it's an off day. Also, for me, bringing music along makes it really fun. Anything with music! :-) Even just dancing at home if the weather does not allow you to be outside burns quite a bit of calories and is alot of fun, especially if you do it with kids! Glad you are enjoying your bike!!!!! Have fun!

Congratulations on all you have accomplished! I really find alot of encouragement on this board too. Lots of wonderful, generous people here willing to share their experiences. Thanks for your post!

Forensikchick!!!! You are doing GREAT!!!!!! You are really working this tool. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! For me something magical happened in onederland. Like you said, suddenly lots of nsv's. Keep up the good work!

Great outfit! You look awesome!!!!! I really like the fall too. It's my favorite season!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting this!!! I've been looking for a pumpkin soup recipe with protein to try. I think the sauges will go nicely becuase the seasoning in this recipe is not the more traditional nutmeg/cinnamon, sweeter type flavors. It's worth a try anyway. I also like your substitutions. I'll be doing that too. Thanks again!

Wow, that's impressive!!!!! You are kicking butt!!!! Congratulations! Love your pic too! You look so happy.

You are beautiful pregnant mommy! I love your expression taking the picture! There's such tenderness. Congratulations Tiffykins!!!!

You look GREAT!!!! What a difference!!!

WOW! I agree with above post! You look so much younger. Both pics are beautiful, and you are looking fantastic!!! I noticed my shoes are more comfortable and, of course, walking in heels is much easier! I took for granted that, as you say, weight affects every part of our bodies, and that means our tootsies too! :-) I got this great new pair of heels to celebrate reaching onederland. I'm going to post a pic soon! Congratulations on your wonderful loss. You look awesome!!!!!