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Actually I'm managing the summer heat better than I ever have, Brad! And I can wear little spaghetti strap tops and cut-off jeans where in the past I've usually worn huge t-shirts and three-quarter length pants.

I'm also wearing white tops for the first time in years (always wore black previously). AND I've been going to the public pool - my previous house, before we moved a year ago, had a pool and it used to be the only place I'd be seen in a swimwuit.

I am a little shocked at all the things I used to NOT do because of my weight, but didn't realise that I was doing. I always thought I had enough of a good body image to carry my weight off, and I never felt like I wasn't attractive or sexy even at my highest weight. But now, I realise I DID in fact modify my life so as not to 'stand out' and that I'm not doing that anymore.

It's funny how our mentality shifts, and we 'hide' ourselves, without even realising we're doing it.

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I am so excited for you to already be doing the PS! That is really amazing to be at goal and with a great body shape under a year. You've done a great job!

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I am a little shocked at all the things I used to NOT do because of my weight, but didn't realise that I was doing.

But now, I realise I DID in fact modify my life so as not to 'stand out' and that I'm not doing that anymore.

It's funny how our mentality shifts, and we 'hide' ourselves, without even realising we're doing it.

This is sooo cool! I'm really happy for you Lellow! Sounds like it might be quite an ordeal.

I think what you said above is so true. I love to swim and haven't been in years. This past summer, I took DD to the HS pool for "Mommy and Me" swim lessons and really had to work hard to "get over myself" to do this. I had already lost a little weight in the insurance program to get surgery but still was really embarrassed. BUT I was doing this for my DD not for me so had to "cowgirl up" and I had a lot of fun. It was a 2 week class and she was having so much fun, I signed us up for another 2 weeks. I won't be at goal this summer but I'm already looking forward to getting in the pool again! She'll be doing lessons on her own this summer but I plan on taking her in the evenings for free swim times too. I didn't do that AT ALL last summer. NO WAY!!!

Best wishes on your upcoming surgery!