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Looking forward to seeing parts of me that I haven't seen in a while. Lol

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So many thoughts we all share

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I actually accomplished one of mine on my vacation to Colorado two weeks ago! White Water rafting!! So much fun!!!

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Oh so many good thoughts... I want to be proud to stand next to my son in pictures for his graduation in May!!! AND he plans to attend college where I went and I want to look forward to walking around campus with my son telling him all about the good times!

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Oh so many good thoughts... I want to be proud to stand next to my son in pictures for his graduation in May!!! AND he plans to attend college where I went and I want to look forward to walking around campus with my son telling him all about the good times!

My kids are in the same school district I was as a kid. I dread going to their school events because I know I will see countless people I went to school with. Whether I liked them, knew them, or not, I feel ashamed and embarrassed that I look the way I do. I can't wait until I no longer keep my eyes down to try to hide my face.

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I want to be way more active! Paddle board, surf, hike, bike, yoga, softball...you name it! I want to really enjoy the rest of my life and get back to what is really important, spending time with family and friends (not eating or drinking) and having more energy and confidence in my work! I am very excited!

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And a more mortifying confession...I stuff a sock in my under my belly to keep from getting sweaty and an infection. Ugh. It's out there! Since having my kids and 3 c sections I have a serious overhang. I call it my skin skirt. I don't know what will happen after surgery but it's gotta get a little better right???? For now though that sock has been my "skirt" and my best friend!

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@@HopeandAgony, right there with ya! 2 C Sections and the "overhang". SO ready to say goodbye to that.

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Oh, and speaking of the issue that correlates with my above post... I am so tired of being in a room full of people and noting two things.

1. I am the heaviest person in the room.

2. Every one else is freezing cold and I have sweat gathering in my armpits, around my butt, my "skirt", and between my boobs!

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The neck thing was definitely exciting! Prior to have WLS, my neck was a Mama June (Honey Boo Boo's mom) in the making. What used to annoy me is that I would see people (friends, family and strangers) who were much larger than me yet their necks were smooth. It got to the point that i started wearing scarves and turtle necks in an attempt to hide my neck.

Now I show it off with dainty necklaces, statement pieces and whatever else.

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The neck thing was definitely exciting! Prior to have WLS, my neck was a Mama June (Honey Boo Boo's mom) in the making. What used to annoy me is that I would see people (friends, family and strangers) who were much larger than me yet their necks were smooth. It got to the point that i started wearing scarves and turtle necks in an attempt to hide my neck.

Now I show it off with dainty necklaces, statement pieces and whatever else.

Yes!! I too have gone thru the scarf phase.

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LOL, I lost my necklace in my neck about a year ago.

The neck thing was definitely exciting! Prior to have WLS, my neck was a Mama June (Honey Boo Boo's mom) in the making. What used to annoy me is that I would see people (friends, family and strangers) who were much larger than me yet their necks were smooth. It got to the point that i started wearing scarves and turtle necks in an attempt to hide my neck.

Now I show it off with dainty necklaces, statement pieces and whatever else.

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This topic has been a great one. So much fun and enlightening to read how alike we all really are. I laughed at boob sweat............

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It's been great. Sometimes you feel so alone and that nobody understands. And you don't share your struggles because they are embarrassing. This was great!

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