Julie76

So I haven't updated photos lately .... so here goes.

Sorry, I just got back from a long weekend. My pre-surgery weight was 232. Right now I am at 144. I have more recent pic in my gallery now. Thanks!

Ok. So I have had a number of things going on lately.... Had my VSG Aug 4, 2011. So almost 9 months out. I have been bouncing between 146 and 149 for the last 3 months..... because.... or I think it's because.... I have had some major stress going on. In less than a year I have had 3 surgeries. VSG.. Gallbladder.. and then the tumor on my leg removed just recently. It has all stressed me out because of work and leave time and hoping I haven't made anyone upset about the time off. Anyway. Oh and not to mention my wonderful boyfriends welding business tanked and we have been dealing with that. So.... everything has calmed down now and I ready to get at least 10 more lbs down! I am waiting just a few more days to make sure my incision area is completely healed on my leg before I start working out again but I'm ready. I have to admit that I had been drinking beer pretty often also but have almost completely stopped that altogether. Yay! Go me. I haven't been eating all that great either with all the stress. It's like right before my TOM but all the time. I am happy I have maintained where I am with everything and I know I said I would be happy if I didn't lose another pound but the truth is I still have some work to do. I would like to get a tummy tuck and if they don't have to do lipo it's A LOT cheaper. I can also see a boob lift coming into my future as well. That is of course if I can save up some leave time.lol I come here most everyday and everyone on this site is so very inspiring! Thank y'all for your support this far into my journey. :wub:

So I have noticed that my clothes were getting loose and things seemed to be getting smaller on my body but that dang scale was not budging. I was discouraged big time. Then came my gallbladder surgery last week Friday and I had all the fluids and swelling so I have been in the dumps for a while. I was wondering what gives. Then this morning I step on the scale and IT MOVED DOWN!!!! 155! I'm so happy!!! I know it's just one pound but that how it starts and by the end of 7 days I know I will be down at least 5!!

I have secretly been wanting to run into a certain ex-boyfriend of mine. I dated him for awhile before I had my surgery and he told a friend of mine after we broke up that the reason we broke up was because I was fat. Not that he had a problem with it but that I had the problem with it and I was miserable about it. He told her that if I wanted to do something about it I could and just not eat as much. hahhahhahaha! We all know how easy that is. So I haven't seen him in nearly a year and ran into him yesterday. He took a double take before he realized who I was and walked over to speak to me. The weird thing is no words came out of his mouth. He just stood there looking at me....... I finally said hello to break the tension and still all he could say was "WOW". I said thank you and walked off. This helped me realize two things. 1. All this hard work I put into this was WELL worth it. and 2. He was right. I had to make the choice to "do something about it". I would do it again in a heart beat just so I could see the look on his face again!

Love that!

I still have my blobs too!!! But the back side is gone.

OMG! I would probably have been in prison for shooting his ass.lol jk

Hi Rootman, It's always nice to hear from you. I was the first to say that it was my relationship with myself that he didn't like not my actual size. He was one of those guys that wanted to act supportive but really wasn't. He was a very nice looking man with like 10% body fat and he knew it. He rubbed it in my face that he could have whoever he wanted and I should be happy to have him. We were only together for a short time because of this and that is why I broke up with him. He never asked me to have or even look into WLS. I did that all on my own and not to prove anything to anyone except me. That I could do this. I did it and I do have a wonderful relationship with myself now and I think that is the key. Had I been my-old-self (personality wise) I would have been harsh and called him out about talking to my best friend about things like he did. But, I have a peace within now that I love and it shows through to the outside and leaves people speechless. That makes me happy.

Thank you!

Awe thanks guys! Y'all are doing awesome too!

I can't wait until I get mine in the mail!! Going to the beach next month and this time I want to be in front of the camera with my girls and not just the one taking pictures! Congratulations girl! You look awesome!!!

I think seeing the number over 150 was what scared me the most. I have gotten to the point that I don't weight myself but maybe twice a week however, I think that may have contributed to the freak out.lol When I was keeping an eye on the scale I wouldn't go over 149.9...then 3 days passed without weighing and OMG. Oh well. I don't know what happen... but I feel better today and I'm watching what I am sticking in my mouth closer than I have in a while. Talk about a wake up call!

How can you wake up one morning and weight 150.2... get all upset, depressed, feel like you have completely failed because you said you would never get over 150 again.... then wake up the next morning and weight 147.3? I wanted to throw the dang scale through the wall yesterday. I really thought it was a glitch... but weight myself 4 times in different spots in the bathroom to make sure it really was 150.2. Every time same reading.... This morning I did the same thing.... same reading of 147.3. I think I'm going crazy