Christi, sorry I've been MIA lately-- just busy; no real good excuse! But I was catching up today and saw your posts, and just HAD to say how gorgeous you are. The difference between the before and after photos is amazing, despite that huge polo shirt! You look terrific, and soon, very soon, the rest of you will match up with those skinny little legs and arms...
About the surgery, I'm sitting here practically in tears thinking about what it must be like to have to go through the humiliation of being up on that table while a tall thin guy takes care of some cysts under your tummy. I'm so sorry you've had to endure that, my friend. But what a wonderful thing you are doing, getting yourself down to goal and getting healthy. You're solving the problem, you're being strong, and you're keeping a great attitude-- I really really admire you for that. I sure hope you're approved for the surgery so you'll feel better in your own skin; you sure do deserve it. I also hope that, even if you aren't approved now, you'll still be so proud of the skin you're in -- you've come a long way, baby!