GingerBananaBelly 88 Posted July 17, 2017 I just need a moment to express my supreme elation! Last week, I went to a conference with my parents. Turns out I needed a nice dress for a dinner one night. My dad took me to the local mall and kindly served and an audience for a mini fashion show. Before surgery, I wore a size 24; all the dresses I tried on were a size 20. We loved the last dress, but it was too big. The only only other size they had was a 16. My dad convinced me to try it on... IT FIT!!! I was so excited!!! Yesterday, my mom and I went to some stores for a little experiment. For the first time since college, I fit in pants off the rack! I also fit into an XL shirt. Again, I was ecstatic! Finally, I had my 6 week follow-up with my surgeon today. I'm 5'7 3/4. When I started my pre-op liquid diet, I weighed 277 pounds. On surgery day, I weighed 264 pounds. Today, at 46 days post-surgery, I weighed 234 pounds. That's 43 pounds overall and 30 pounds since surgery!!! I feel wonderful! My skin is glowing. I have loads of energy. I'm happier and more optimistic. I feel like I'm becoming more myself than ever before. I'm so glad I did this for myself. My health is improving so dramatically. It's wonderful! Anyway, thanks for letting me share! Blessings to you all! 18 Joann454, GrrlAnn, MBird and 15 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luisajfc 402 Posted July 17, 2017 Good for you girl!!! That's all we are looking for.. a positive attitude with little and big changes.. we all aiming for it! “There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps 2 GingerBananaBelly and CharlyScott reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livelikethat13 5 Posted July 17, 2017 That's awesome! I'm day 4 postop. 1 GingerBananaBelly reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aliya78 29 Posted July 17, 2017 This is awesome news. Keep up the good work! 1 GingerBananaBelly reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K_aane 356 Posted July 17, 2017 Yeahhhhhh!!![emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122] You go girl! !!!Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app 1 GingerBananaBelly reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerBananaBelly 88 Posted July 17, 2017 That's awesome! I'm day 4 postop. Congrats! How are you feeling? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livelikethat13 5 Posted July 18, 2017 Congrats! How are you feeling? I am doing good. Each day is better. I'm not taking pain meds. I'm getting more fluids in each day. I think today I almost feel normal. The only thing that hurts just a little is the incisions and they are just tight where it's healing. 2 GingerBananaBelly and Missy161 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Missy161 395 Posted July 19, 2017 Awesome! It will only get better!Mich WHw 223, SW 217 CW 200 GW 135 1 GingerBananaBelly reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NikkiPen 51 Posted July 23, 2017 Congrats! Awesome positivity! More of that please!!HW 370, SW 350, SD 6/20/17 2 GingerBananaBelly and Aliya78 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cecimendez 8 Posted July 26, 2017 That's awesome. I'm one week post op and I can already feel the difference. Congratulations!!Sent from my XT1635-01 using BariatricPal mobile app 1 GingerBananaBelly reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joann454 1,329 Posted July 26, 2017 This post makes me happy! Yay to a better life!! 1 GingerBananaBelly reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dashofpixiedust8 1,469 Posted July 27, 2017 That is an amazing feeling! Congratulations!!!! 1 GingerBananaBelly reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites