6 Months Out...30 Pounds To Goal!

[upwardfocusedgirl 33]

This is just an update and praise report because I haven't been on here in a while, I've been busy living it up and loving my new life since surgery! I don't think I have ever been happier. I really have a whole new outlook on life. Activities with the kids are no longer a huge chore. I can ride bikes with my girls, play ball and just chase them around without exhausting myself. My relationship with food, my kids and even myself has totally changed for the better. Also, my divorce was final just before my surgery and I never thought I'd be dating much less falling in love again but I've actually found a really great guy who I know would love me regardless of weight. But ladies, I know you all know what I mean when I say, it feels SO GOOD TO FEEL ATTRACTIVE AGAIN!!!

Thanks for helping me Celebrate my huge VSG success! Oh...I'm down 69 pounds and in a size 12 which is down from size 20 pre-surgery. Woot! Woot! Attached is a recent pic.

[SleeveandRNYchica 1,155]

That is awesome! Congratulations on your successes.

[JamaicanGirl2011 27]

Congratulations!!!

[kijohns3 106]

congrats!

[Iliana82 84]

Girly so am I!!!!!! I started in that pant range for surgery and I am in a size 12 with 30lbs to lose!!! Doesn't it feel great?! Let me know how you are doing? I noticed I am losing weight slower now. I wonder is it is due to the lower BMI? I can tell a different with energy and movement, can you? It feels awesome!

[chitowngirl 886]

Congrats.... Here is to looking good and feeling great!!!

[upwardfocusedgirl 33]

Thaks everyone! Yes, Illiana I can definitley notice the difference. I have so much more energy and I'm not sure what you mean by movement but as far as being smaller...I took a flight earlier this month and my butt actually fit comfortably in the seat and the seatbelt wasn't so snug I couldn't breathe! LOL!

[change4life2012 50]

Great job! I can't wait to be active.

[tsmyle 65]

U look great!... Do u mind me asking about if you have any "hanging skin" issues?... I understand if u dont want to share. Thnx

[upwardfocusedgirl 33]

Well, my arms, thighs and stomach are flabbier and flappier than I would like them to be but I am really hoping if I keep up the working out that once I am at goal I won't have loose skin. However, looking at them now I have a feeling that I will have some unsightly hanging skin

[rdoactv 218]

Congrats! I so want to do real activities with my son. Thanks for sharing : ) I can hardly wait to be there.