treblecutie23

July 2014 vs Now And a huge NSV....actually having my picture taken on vacation and NOT hating it. Looking back thru old photos I was rarely photographed. Making up for that with my son now! When I asked him who his favorite Disney princess is.....his answer was mommy. Best weekend away ever.

What was the ball park estimate you got from dr mast if you don't mind me asking?

Last night I actually got carded...and then complimented on how different and awesome I look now. might be time To go stand in line at the dmv for a new pic. lol

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LOVE THAT OUTFIT YOU'RE ROCKING TODAY! Size 10!!!!!!!!!! Couldn't believe I fit into it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Left was September 2015 still preop. Right was today. It's insane to see the side by sides. I'm seriously so happy I made the decision to change my life and get healthy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Starting weight 183.2. Goal 170lbs Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Oh for sure!!! Spent the weekend cleaning out the closets to make room for new ones. (forgive the mess and tacky carpet....staying with family while house shopping.) lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App No clue why it always posts double pics. :/ Sorry! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Absolutely it has made a difference. I started a new position this past month. A dream position as a financial analyst that involves client meeting and presentations. I'd have never had the confidence to go after a position like this at 340lbs. If honestly have never gotten this position had I still looked the way I did, and without the confidence. Image in the business world is unfortunately a big part of it. I had the qualifications, MBA, skills when I was larger but not the confidence needed. Now I'm down almost 160lbs, confident and secure...I rock stilettos at work. I never thought I'd be that girl! So I'm extremely thankful to my sleeve. I absolutely love my job and the way I look and more importantly FEEL now. I cringe a little when they refer to me as young and pretty....but it's a compliment I'm trying to get use to. Eventually. One day. good luck!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Walls will definitely come down as your confidence builds! And definitely be sure to not settle or be with anyone who makes you feel anything less than absolutely beautiful, regardless of what your weight is. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I think most people went through that but it's just a brief amount of time in contrast to the whole journey you're on! Stick to it and keep positive! Heel! In a few months you'll totally see it's worth it! lol I still cannot stand making my own Protein shake, 6 months out and I'm just over the powder. It makes me cringe! BUT I have a pre made Premier Protein every morning for Breakfast and I honestly look forward to it. It's my daily chocolate fix. Good luck! Stay the course, you will do great!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Super tight 22W to a comfortable size 10 as of yesterday! Still loosing and have quite a bit of skin I'll be having removed in December/January. Looking so forward to single digits. Shooting for a size 8 by the end of summer.....and a 6 by Xmas. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Love Costco! My staples from there are: Premier Protein shakes Organic edamame Pasta Harvest snap pea crisps (my kid loves these too!) Salmon ((any meat/seafood really)) which I cut, Mark ate and seperate into Individual for family soled portions. I've also recently found they have pre made grilled Mediterranean chicken skewers. 2 skewars is 150 calories, they can be microwaved AND they actually taste amazing like they're right off the grill. In the pre made refrigerated section. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Finally feeling comfortable and confident in heels! I've had this pair for 3 years and never had the confidence to wear them. I'm 5'10 without them and stand out regardless. I never wanted the added attention from heels. And I'm clearly more outdoorsy typically (lol I need to move the mountain bike and canoe paddles). Now heels are an everyday thing with work, and it's so amazing to feel confident rocking them! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Wow!!!!! Cannot wait to get through plastics! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Looking for some ideas and inspiration for meal prepping ideas! I know things can get old quick!!! 2oz of organic edamame Pasta. (24oz of Protein in 2oz...such a great find). With some zucchini, squash, mushrooms and diced Italian tomatoes. I guesstimate around 250 calories. Happy eating everyone! Idk why it's posting double pics. :/

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I have always felt semi uncomftorable in group fitness or yoga classes. I'm not sure if it's all the mirrors and funny unappealing angles or what... I get there early and hide in the back corner where I feel "safe". Well today during my yoga class the back corners were all full and I had to take a spot front and center.....which is have assumed should have caused me a full on panic attack! But NO!!!!!! I owned it. And felt comftorable in full on skin tight yoga gear, in front of and surrounded by the typical skinny yoga chicks. And even more mind blowing.....looking in the mirror standing next to them I actually didn't recognize myself. I looked long and lean and like one of those skinny yoga chicks! It blew my mind. No more hiding in the back! So glad I never let my insecurities get in my head and continued to pursue yoga in addition to the typical "gym stuff". It's seriously become so relaxing, empowering and super helpful with strength and flexibility. Highly recommend it to any and everyone!

I found it at Costco and have seen it at one of the local health food stores as well.

Boy, do I understand this! Getting down on the floor has been one of my best NSVs from WLS. And not only getting down there, but getting back up again. Sometimes, I swear, I just sit or lie on the floor to enjoy how easy it is to get up again. It's magnificent! Absolutely cannot agree more!!!! I used to hate having to try and get myself up off the floor....even just at home playing with my son. Now it's not a problem. Heck now the only floor problem is how sore it makes my butt now that I've lost all my cushion! lol.

All men on the planet owe the inventor of this a beer. @@treblecutie23 - Congrats. That is an amazing NSV. It is startling when you don't recognize yourself for the first time. I remember getting to class late, and all my favorite hide outs were gone. I almost considered bagging the class. It was a great confidence builder not to wimp out. Please feel free to share pictures of your downward dog. (I mean just for pointers and encouragement). Haha. Now that's the real way to a mans heart.... And what shocks me that more men don't come to yoga. lol