Today was my 3 week check up after surgery. My surgeon was VERY impressed with how I am recovering and gave me complete clearance to start working out. I have to start slow and I have to LISTEN to my body but I can start walking this week. Next week I can start walking/jogging and if I am not sore I can start running the following. I will be able to do virtually anything that isnt “bouncy” after next week. HELLO yoga!
I have one word for you:
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEL!!!!!
She also let me know that I have lost 23 pounds in the 3 weeks. WHO does that (that does not work with Bob or Dolvett)? I DO!!! I expect as the swelling continues to go I will lose a bit more but then regulate. Thats a total of 162 from my highest weight for those of you who are counting.
She took some photos and then gave me a copy. Its un believable and while I had to thing twice about posting publicly, I remember people show their mid drifs all the time .. they just dont normally look like mine did 
They are not the best quality because I did the old “take a picture of a picture” trick, but it gives you an idea 
I cant wait to get my thighs and arms done but that will wait until next year and when I am at my complete goal!
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| not sure why I am standing crooked! |
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| Still some swelling obviously, but still amazing! |
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21 comments
Taryn
February 29, 2012 at 9:49 pm (UTC -7)
You look great!!! What a change…that is awesome! So proud of you!!!
Run with Jess
February 29, 2012 at 10:56 pm (UTC -7)
Wowza! Simply amazing!
Zoë
March 1, 2012 at 12:15 am (UTC -7)
That's awesome! Congrats on the go-ahead to start exercise! You'll be breaking PR's left and right.
The Bunny
March 1, 2012 at 12:32 am (UTC -7)
Oh honey that is so awesome! I'm so impressed with the changes you have instituted in your life. So powerful and inspiring!
Michelle
March 1, 2012 at 12:43 am (UTC -7)
I am utterly speechless that you (who I LOVE!) read and commented on my blog. I know crazy stalker fan but thank you soooooo much!
Michelle
March 1, 2012 at 12:43 am (UTC -7)
Thank you so much! Your unwavering support has meant so much to me!
Michelle
March 1, 2012 at 12:43 am (UTC -7)
Michelle
March 1, 2012 at 12:44 am (UTC -7)
Taryn! Thank you so very much. I am really enjoying you and your blog!
XL
March 1, 2012 at 12:48 am (UTC -7)
You are a very brave woman…first, to change your life so wonderfully and healthily by changing old patterns and second, for posting midriff pictures! Getting to exercise in your new incarnation will be INCREDIBLE!
Erika
March 1, 2012 at 1:11 am (UTC -7)
Wow – congratulations on your accomplishment!!! That is amazing and best of luck going forward and enjoy yoga!!
Michelle
March 1, 2012 at 1:27 am (UTC -7)
Thank you! I am so looking forward to it and surely it should bring some automatic PR's
Michelle
March 1, 2012 at 1:27 am (UTC -7)
Thank you Erika! Have a great day.
slowly growing old together
March 1, 2012 at 1:51 am (UTC -7)
Amazing. You should be so stinking proud. Enjoy yoga!
Teamarcia
March 1, 2012 at 2:12 am (UTC -7)
Wow you look fabulous! Happy continued healing and enjoy getting more and more active!
Allison
March 1, 2012 at 2:14 am (UTC -7)
Wow! What a huge difference!!! SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEL is right!!
Laura
March 1, 2012 at 2:32 am (UTC -7)
That is amazing progress! I am so excited that you will get to start running again soon! Thanks for being brave enough to post, I think you should be SOOOOO proud and never be concerned about showing off all your hard work!
Vanessa @ Gourmet Runner
March 1, 2012 at 2:38 am (UTC -7)
Amazing progress! So exciting and such great news to hear you are able to begin exercising again!
Holly from 300 Pounds Down
March 1, 2012 at 6:08 am (UTC -7)
WOW WOW WOW. This is from a tummy tuck? What an incredible transformation. I am so excited for you. This must feel so awesome! Thank you so much for sharing!
Karen
March 1, 2012 at 2:03 pm (UTC -7)
That is awesome! The before and after pictures are amazing… I have always heard of the skin issue but never realized how much of a difference it makes. WOW. You must be so excited!
BabyWilt
March 1, 2012 at 2:43 pm (UTC -7)
Those pictures kinda show how amazing the transformation has been, I kinda had an idea but the visual really is fantastic. Well done xx
Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's Blog
March 1, 2012 at 10:13 pm (UTC -7)
Amazing tranformation! Great job on all your hard work!