I Cracked Myself Up

I've been working in the yard all weekend. Trimming, mowing, pruning, digging. When I got up this morning, I grabbed a pair of jeans that pre-surgery had been waaaaay too tight and threw them on without giving it much thought. Too big, oh well, don't care. As I'm standing in the yard cutting back the bouganvillia, I realize that my pants are on the ground around my ankles. Thank God I was wearing underwear. Thank God I was in the backyard because this is one of those gorgeous days when all of my neighbors are out working on their yards and I would have flashed the world if I was out front. After working about 4 hours, I started to run out of steam and came in for lunch. I looked down at my 4 crackers and little bit of Havarti cheese and started laughing hysterically. Never in my life would I have imagined that I'd be a happy camper with a few crackers and cheese. Prior to surgery I wouldn't have been able to work more than a few minutes at a time and then I'd have been driving to Mickey D's and super sizing because I was so famished from all my hard work. What an adventure this is! Something new every day. Connie

I've heard it said that life is an adventure, and guess what? We're livin' it to the max! Gayle -30

LOL Connie!! Your story reminds me of something that happened to my hubby. It was about two months after his surgery, and he had lost over 150 lbs. (he was a very fast loser!). He hates to buy clothes and insisted that his pants were fine with a belt. Actually, he was literally swimming in them. Well, one Sunday morning we were at church, and he stood up for prayer, and darned if his pants didn't fall right off!! His belt was on the last hole, and it was obviously too big!! Needless to say, I finally convinced him to go shopping! LOL By the way, he is now 2.5 years out, has lost 317 lbs. and has gone from a size 82 to a 48. He is my inspiration! (((HUGS)))) Tammy 373/343/160 -30 lbs.

Your positive outlook and zany anecdotes never cease to amaze and entertain me, Connie! Thanks for sharing. By the way, you look very thin in your photo! Waz up with that? Maureen

Reenie, Reenie, Reenie... I luv ya man! I'm very far from thin. That just happens to be a good shot at a good angle. It's the only picture of me that I've willing allowed into circulation. lol Connie

Connie - you crack me up! I can just picture you out in the back yard happlily trimming away and then feeling a slight breeze on your behind and realizing that your pants are around your ankles! Thanks for that mental picture! Keep up the funny stories - I love reading your posts! -Wendy