6'ish months

[Kari1985 70]

I haven’t been good about documenting this journey. People make comments and I brush them off, mostly because the attention makes me feel awkward. I know I’ve lost weight, a lot of weight…. But I see myself daily so I TRULY don’t comprehend the magnitude of changes that my body has been through. I focus on the fact that I feel incredible, I’m happy, I’m not ashamed to run into one of my husband’s coworkers and everyone just think of me as the “fat wife”. When my 7 year old hugs me now he can clasp his hands together behind my back and squeeze me tight… that right there makes all of this worth it.

We have a formal ball coming up and this weekend I went and tried on some gowns, having no clue what size of dress I would even wear. Trying on a size 12 formal gown, and having it be LOOSE was something I wasn’t expecting. I looked in the mirror and a tidal wave of emotions went through me. The girl staring back at me isn’t the same girl in my head. I was trying on dresses that I never in a million years could have pulled off just 6 short months ago. It is mind boggling to think of how different life is now than it was before surgery in July 2016.

So, I’ve decided I need to start posting more and taking more pictures (thick thighs and all J )!!!!

Surgery: 7/27/16

SW: 283

CW: 194

[jacque2250 46]

Well you certainly have done well. You look fabulous, darling!

[MelodySG 4]

Good to hear these positive results stories! Keep up the great work.


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[ebarclay 33]

Do you have any issues with extra skin?


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[Kari1985 70]

11 minutes ago, ebarclay said:

Do you have any issues with extra skin?


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Not really no. My lower tummy right on the underwear line could be a bit more firm, but I wouldn't consider it loose skin. I carried my weight evenly and didn't have one specific area that was disproportionate to the rest of me. Thankfully the weight has come off of me the same way. When I started I was an 18/20, now I'm a 12, sometimes 10.

[Newme17 3,444]

Those "thick legs" look like pure muscle!!!!! Gorgeous legs! Now tell yourself you have beautiful legs, please. [emoji4] congrats! I'm 18/20 now. Haven't had surgery. Hoping I don't have issue with skin, really I don't think I will. Your journey gives me so much hope!!! Thank you for sharing. [emoji120]?


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[janarrt 92]

You look amazing!!!! [emoji7][emoji7]


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[TheBomb64 39]

Just amazing
Good for you


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[ebarclay 33]

Ok I asked you because I'm shaped exactly like you. And carry my weight evenly my surgery is march 13th


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