Crazy it has been a year already!

[mandyjdc]

What an inspirational post! Congratulations! You look amazing in that dress.

[DHB]

You look so amazing! And speaking from my recent experience, it's such a joy to be at a wedding and not worrying about how fat you look.
You truly inspire me to keep going. So happy for you.

[AnnieG]

Hello everyone! Hope all is well with y'all.

Today, one year ago, I took my life back. Actually I started in Oct 2016 but my sleeve surgery was a year ago. My surgeon was pleased that I lost 51 pounds before surgery. He said I should have no problem losing more than half of my excess weight. To me in that moment I thought if only it were true. Well let me tell ya he was right. I exceeded my own expectations and have lost damn near all of it!

So many nsv's to count in the past year!!! The biggest one is I found me again. I lost her for so long without even realizing it. Taking care of everyone else's needs before my own. I'm sure I'm not alone in this. Now I'm putting me first so I can take better care of my loved ones. Sad it took so long to figure that part out.

Last weekend was the latest and greatest of nsv's! My daughter is getting married in April and she had her bride's maid dress shopping excursion. I went along and tried on mother of the bride dresses. Two things... I found the one i want (the picture) and 2 I was the SKINNIEST of them all! That has never happened to me before! Such a strange and wonderful feeling. I'm not going to be fat for my daughter's wedding. That fact alone makes me want to weep with joy. I want to have my picture taken! I want my daughter to be proud of me (she has NEVER been ashamed of me or how I looked).
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Now to the dark side of things. My hubby thinks I'm to skinny. My bones stick out too much for his liking. I go to the gym. I absolutely love working out now. He now is making comments like "ya know you aren't going to be able to gain any weight if you keep working out." Right now I'm working out to help tone my skin. I have a ton of loose skin. I can deal with my bat wings, sad sacks for boobs and tummy flab. What is really a pain is the excess skin on my backside and thighs. Sometimes it hurts to sit...literally a pain in the butt! Hopefully one day I can have it removed.

I'm still in disbelief that I have lost a total of 146 pounds! If you are on the fence of having this surgery remember it is just a tool. You have to put in the work and it will work for you! For me it was the best decision for me!

Sorry for the long post. Thanks for being here and supporting me when I need it the most. You all are AMAZING!

Oh Cody -- you look perfectly lovely! Wonderful dress choice. And I hear you about the painful sitting! I'm taking a big gel pad with me in the car when we travel, or ouch!

I'm at 123, but really haven't want to lose any more since 130. I feel fine, and am getting enough calories, I think. Just kinda dropping on its own. I'm only 7 1/2 months out, so hoping I'll find a balance.

Been off line (busy with family stuff over summer) and what a wonderful post to come back to <3

[Stacey03]

Cody you beauty, you look ahhhmazing. What a beautiful journey right? xxxxxx

[Aydensmomma]

you look amazing in that dress!! I can totally relate to getting the "too skinny" "boney" comments. Not fun but remember that he is used to you being big. This is still new and he's not used to it.

[Gege1061]

Hello everyone! Hope all is well with y'all.

Today, one year ago, I took my life back. Actually I started in Oct 2016 but my sleeve surgery was a year ago. My surgeon was pleased that I lost 51 pounds before surgery. He said I should have no problem losing more than half of my excess weight. To me in that moment I thought if only it were true. Well let me tell ya he was right. I exceeded my own expectations and have lost damn near all of it!

So many nsv's to count in the past year!!! The biggest one is I found me again. I lost her for so long without even realizing it. Taking care of everyone else's needs before my own. I'm sure I'm not alone in this. Now I'm putting me first so I can take better care of my loved ones. Sad it took so long to figure that part out.

Last weekend was the latest and greatest of nsv's! My daughter is getting married in April and she had her bride's maid dress shopping excursion. I went along and tried on mother of the bride dresses. Two things... I found the one i want (the picture) and 2 I was the SKINNIEST of them all! That has never happened to me before! Such a strange and wonderful feeling. I'm not going to be fat for my daughter's wedding. That fact alone makes me want to weep with joy. I want to have my picture taken! I want my daughter to be proud of me (she has NEVER been ashamed of me or how I looked).
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Now to the dark side of things. My hubby thinks I'm to skinny. My bones stick out too much for his liking. I go to the gym. I absolutely love working out now. He now is making comments like "ya know you aren't going to be able to gain any weight if you keep working out." Right now I'm working out to help tone my skin. I have a ton of loose skin. I can deal with my bat wings, sad sacks for boobs and tummy flab. What is really a pain is the excess skin on my backside and thighs. Sometimes it hurts to sit...literally a pain in the butt! Hopefully one day I can have it removed.

I'm still in disbelief that I have lost a total of 146 pounds! If you are on the fence of having this surgery remember it is just a tool. You have to put in the work and it will work for you! For me it was the best decision for me!

Sorry for the long post. Thanks for being here and supporting me when I need it the most. You all are AMAZING!

Hello!
Good for you! You have accomplished SO much! I'm glad you know that in spite of what others think, you've got to do you. You need to be happy and healthy first! You look amazing in your dress. Such inspiration!

Gege

[Shannon'sVSG]

Hi Cody!

Such an amazing transformation, and what an incredible post. You are an inspiration to all of us who are currently walking the path to becoming the individuals we always dreamed of becoming. I wish you continued success as you proceed on your journey.

[The North Sleeve]

That's awesome, were neighbors!!!