Happy tears for my birthday

[Healthy_life2 8,324]

Before surgery I bought a dress for my sons wedding. Size 24. I beat myself up over my weight. I was embarrassed.

I went shopping for my birthday today. Brought me to tears. Here is my new sweater dress. I love the photos everyone has posted of styles they are wearing. I know this is a girly thing..Sorry men..... @@Babbs @Elode. Can I steal your style...I love the cute clothing you both find.

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

You look great!

[Babbs 14,681]

Love the dress, and you look amazing in it! Happy Birthday! You deserve it!

[Mountaingal 322]

Happy Birthday. You look incredible!

[_Kate_ 2,224]

You look so beautiful and love the long dress!!

[peaceout 273]

Happy Birthday! You look fantastic!

[Dub 9,922]

Wow.

Talk about giving yourself a great birthday gift.

Look at ya !!!! Looking incredible.

Happy 25th Birthday !!!!!!

[_Kate_ 2,224]

Happy Birthday too !!

[gowalking 10,790]

I have two pictures I keep in my office that were taken at our holiday office party. One was taken before I had WLS and the other was taken last year. I keep these pictures somewhat hidden as they are for me more than anyone else. I look at them all the time to remind myself of where I started and where I am now. I'm smiling in both of the pictures but one of them is of a person happy with her accomplishments and the other is someone who was struggling daily with her situation and co-morbidities. I can't even begin to explain how I feel when I see those two pictures though I'm sure many of you understand exactly how I feel. Sorta like our birthday girl.

[Elode 8,093]

@@jenn1 Of course you can when its that cute! Congratulations! You look beautiful!! Happy Birthday!!

[Healthy_life2 8,324]

Thanks for all the birthday wishes. 40's have been fantastic. Ready to mark my birthday with new adventures...... also with new clothing

[ReneK 107]

Happy Birthday and Congratulations! You look amazing and the dress is WAY cute!

[Margie122 845]

That dress looks great on you! HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[OKCPirate 5,323]

@@jenn1 - Happy birthday, and sorry you don't just look "nice" you really look HOT!!! Enjoy.

[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

@@jenn1

Did you say "sorry men" at some stage in your post?

Apology unnecessary...

I'm guessing there's not a man here who doesn't appreciate pics such as the one you've (or any of the ladies in this forum) posted...

And if there is...

He's got some problems..

Keep up the good work!!!

(Posting pics I mean..)