So Long, Farewell, Auf Weidersehen...

[GreenEyedMamma 5]

I hit the 70 pound mark this morning and am inching closer to my first major milestone of 100 pounds. As each pound drops I feel like I am gaining a mile of self-confidence. I am no longer hiding behind people or furniture when meeting new people or chatting via video messaging and do not run when someone pulls out a camera.

I am refusing to purchase a new wardrobe until I am close to reaching my goal. I am trying out my domestic skills and am utilizing my sewing machine to take in certain clothes (work pants, etc.). Despite my middle school home economics sewing skills, I discovered the key to keeping my clothes staying up is a belt. I have never needed a belt before so this was something new to me. I thought I would have to get a pair of those rainbow-striped suspenders that old men wear but a belt works much better!

Me the month before surgery.

Me today (4.5 months post-op)

[sunnyd 32]

Congrats on your success! You're looking great! Keep working hard and I'm sure you will reach your milestone soon!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Way to go! You are doing great!

[GreenEyedMamma 5]

Thanks. I feel awesome!!!

I had to modify my original post so I could include a recent picture. I just had the Hubs snap a quick one for me.

[Nichelle 21]

Woot, Woot! Congratulations on all your hard work. You are really looking great.:clap2:

[thinoneday 445]

you look really good! keep up the excellant work!

[Candace2314 117]

You look great honey!!!! Congrats!!!!

[iegal 460]

You look so different already.... Celebrate. Congrats on making that sleeve work for you!

[Shea 13]

You have done so well. Congrats!!!!!!!!!

[Coookies 13]

Looking great!!! Congrats!!!

[wishes 125]

Wow, there is already such a huge difference congrats!

[sasicas 194]

YAY for 70 lbs gone!! You look great!!

[Nikkeystar 12]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!! You look great

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

AWESOME!!! Great job so far!!!

[GreenEyedMamma 5]

Thanks everyone! This has been (and continues to be) the BEST journey I have ever been on. I can't wait to see what the future brings.