Is it bathing suit time already?

Oh geesh... is it bathing suit time already??? It appears so, as I was out and about this weekend and every store I went in to had bathing suits out! The last bathing suit I owned I bought at Fashion Bug and was a size 26, so I know it isn't gonna cut it this summer when I'm splashing around at the in-laws.

I decided what the hell, I'm going to try one on, just to see what size I'm in right now. I was at Walmart and all they had was a 2x (18/20) so I grabbed it and off I went - nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs. I mean, who was I kiddin', I hadn't been in an 18/20 since... Hell I can't even remember! (Well I was down to a 20 for a few months in the summer of 2005 but quickly blossomed back up to a 24 - so I dont really count that)

Well, to my suprise, IT FIT!!! And I must say, I was happy with the way it looked on me. I snapped a picture to send to the hubby for his opinion, and I thought I would also share it with you guys. I have no shame!!! I know I'm not perfect, but dammit I'm proud, and it's taken a long time for me realize that.



It's super tight, so that is why I went ahead and got it. That and it was the ONLY one they had, so my panic set in and I was afraid they wouldn't get any more in. I can keep it for 60 days and return it with the receipt - as long as I dont use it, so that is another reason I opted to snatch it up!

4 Month Update

Hi all!

I hope everyone is having a Happy December!!! I know I sure have been (knock on wood!) On Saturday I will be 4 months post-op, and I honestly have to say, I am the happiest I have been in a LONG time! I feel so much better, I feel as though I look better, I know I've done wonders for my health, I have such a positive outlook on life. This surgery has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. If anyone out there is on the fence about surgery, DO IT!!!! Life is too short to waste another day being unhappy or unhealthy. Granted, I have a long way to go before I am at goal, but getting there is so much fun!

Now for some statistics... I am 16 weeks post op, and minus 70lbs. That's right folks, I am weighing in at 262!!! I am halfway to my goal weight of 190lbs. Honestly I will be happy with anything under 200. I hope to lose the other 70lbs over the next 8 months (I know WL will slow down) and when I get down to 190 & 1 year post-op I plan on making babies! lol

Here are some pictures from this weekend's trip to Dollywood & a profile shot of me last week. I am in the black jacket, which, I'd like to add, is a men's XL. :-D

More 2 Month Pictures & Bucket List Experience

I know I've already posted a 2 month update, but I hadn't taken any "body shots" to show my progress. Well fret no more my friends! Below are my two month pictures. I am currently -54lbs and finally starting to be able to tell it.





I also accomplished something off my bucket list this weekend! We went to Dollywood and I was able to ride a roller coaster!!! It was so much fun. I was in heaven! It was a pretty tight fit, but I fit, and that is all that matters! I can't wait to go back in a few months for their Christmas celebration and ride them again!