11 months, -130 lbs.. size 8?
Well, I went shopping yesterday(resale shopping of course) and found some size 8 slacks. Well usually I would have not even taken them out to look.. but these were so cool I had to try.. yep,, they fit!!! Of course there are still some 10s I can't get into for my life.. but there is at least one size 8 that fits my butt... and for that I am grateful.
This time last year I was eating all my last meals.. and boy did I eat! This has been one of the shortest years of my life when you consider what all has happened I've made a lot of friends from the board.. and many that I'm sure will be for life. I started out in a 26/28. I have lost over 130 lbs and very close to goal.. My PCP says 8 more lbs.. I'm pretty darn happy now. I climb stairs instead of elevators, I park about a 1/2 mile from work and walk.. even when it is cold (mostly just because I can), I have an entire closet full of clothes that are GREAT, I no longer have to be afraid to go somewhere because I don't have the clothes for it or because I'll feel like a darn bull in a china shop. I went to our Christmas party and felt great in an Italian leather skirt and red silk shirt.. (yep at resale but it looked great).
I still have head hunger and I don't battle it as much.. just try to eat right. I TURNED DOWN DONUTS at work!! I carry a 50 lb bag of dog food up my stairs at home and have to remind myself that I used to carry twice that much even if I had nothing in my arms. I wear jeans every day I'm not at work and enjoy it. I walk with confidence (and a little shakin the booty) down the halls at work and smile all the time. My life has changed dramatically.. and for the better!
To all the pre ops.... it is worth every minute of the trials and tribulations you must go through to get there. Post ops.. you guys.. ain't this fun!!! Merry Christmas to all and a very happy new year to everyone.. I love you guys
Jan
287/158 and happy
I know what you mean Jan! I was also reminiscing about last year as well. My sister came by the other day with a McDonald's egg nog shake. Last year I had at least 1 per day, maybe more. I LOVED them! I justified it because they were only here seasonally. But this year I totally forgot about them until I saw her with one, AND I DIDN'T EVEN WANT ONE!!!
I had one shot of egg nog on Christmas eve and that satisfied my yearly tradition with out going over board. I am so happy with my progress and my new weight - even if I JUST passed my 100lb. mark. I too, have about 30 to go, but I am now happier, more active and more socialable.
I feel sorry for all the people in the state of FL that have BCBS as their insurer. As of Jan. 5, they will no longer cover this surgery "too risky" they say - YEAH RIGHT! They don't want to pay for it.
Anyway - Happy New Year everyone - all of our anniversaries are coming up & we need to CELEBRATE!!!
God Bless ~ Barbie
281/180/160ish
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