A Day of Firsts
I finally hit the two mile mark when I ran this morning. Lord, was that ever tough. Somehow I managed to crank out a half hour on the elliptical trainer after that. I'm determined to be able to run a 5K by the time fall rolls around.
Here's the really big news... I wore shorts in public today for the first time in my adult life. I mean real shorts, size ten, no elastic. Not capri pants and not the kind that hang to the knees. The kind that hit about mid-thigh. This was a feat of courage for me because I have the thighs of an 80 year old and I felt positively naked. I just decided that I was done suffering through desert summers of 100 plus temperatures. I'm not so ****y when it comes to my arms. You ain't gonna see me in a sleeveless blouse any time soon.
This weekend I saw the 150's. Now that's exciting. I haven't weighed anywhere near the 150's since I was about 13.
My appeal for plastic surgery is finally complete and ready to go to the post office in the morning. I really put a ton of work into this. Lots of research articles and abstracts, pictures of rashes and my panni (that'll scare them), 3 dr. letters, lots of chart notes, my MRI report, my own appeal letter and the position paper from the Plastic Surgery dudes. All of this is indexed, highlighted and sorted logically. Wish me luck.
Connie
Connie
Congrats on the
Shorts. I no what you mean living in the desert I would never wear shorts
either. This is the first year for me as well. I still have ugly legs, but, at
least there is a lot less of them to show off. Living in Bullhead, we have hit those triple digits as well. Keep up the good work. Maybe on e of these days I will get over to chandler & we can meet. that would be
fun.
Marilyn, the Bearlady 
Connie good luck and congratulations on finishing all that paper work. I know this is going to be hard but you'll come though with flying colors. Imagine shorts! Isn't it great? Next year hot pants! hahaha Do you remember those? I believe that you are younger than me. All those years ago when halter tops & hot pants first came out I wanted them so bad but back many years ago when I was 16 I was also very heavy and couldn't have found a pair to fit me if I tried. I could find some now but lord all mighty I aint never gonna wear them now! hahaha Someday I'd like to look into the TT and all of that. I would like to hear how you make out. Good luck and god bless, Pam
YEAH GIRL....WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!
2 miles is mighty impressive!! And major CONGRATS on attaining the 150's...... That's a milestone to be proud of!!!
As for the shorts, I'm glad that you can get comfortable in the desert heat. While I was always embarassed to wear shorts, I did it anyway because my aversion to the heat outweighed my embarassment at wesring them.
Connie, my fingers and toes are crossed for you as you file your appeal....I wish you all the best. You certainly deserve it.
Mike
This is great news, Connie! You know, your workout regimen continues to stun me! I'm able to do 4 minutes sprints with 1 minute walking intervals inbetween and I suppose I could push that envelope but for now it's all I can manage. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! You and Ken get the King and Queen crowns for physical fitness! Reenie
Wow you had a lot of fantastic firsts today. Congrats on the 150's, the new brave you in your shorts, and for the 2 mile mark. I remember that accomplishment myself as it is not that far in the past.
Good luck on the appeal for the PS, You are very articulate and your thoughts are very well formed, and all the research will push you over the edge for the decision, I'm sure you will be fine on the appeal. As always let us know how it goes.
Leslie
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