I'm back....update

Hi all - I'm usually a responder and not a poster, but here I go.... I just got back from visiting my family back east for the last 10 days, so I've not had good internet access, and have not been responding for a while. I'm on vacation this week also until I start my new job on Monday, so I will have more time to post this week. When I was visiting my parents, they were both thrilled with how healthy and happy I seemed compared to before the surgery. I went shopping for some new, more professional-looking clothes for my new job, and for the first time in a LONG time, I was happy about trying things on. In the past I would buy things to hide myself or things that tried to minimize my weight (eg, black clothes, show no skin, show no legs, etc). Now I have actually bought things that I WANT to be seen in, because I feel good about how I look. That is a feeling I haven't had in a long, long time. For the last couple of years I didn't bother to put on jewelry to match what I was wearing, didn't fuss with makeup, etc. I always felt like, what's the point? I'm still going to look fat no matter how many embellishments I make? Now I feel like every extra detail or effort I put into my appearance actually makes a noticeable difference in how I look. This is a very nice feeling! Ok, that's all for now. Have any of you had similar expereinces/feelings? Take care, Heather

Heather I'm so pleased for you. Isn't it great to look in the mirror and begin to like what we see. It's only going to get better. You get out there girl and show the world how beautiful you are - non black clothes, make-up and accessorise like crazy. Ruth

That is so great! I'm very happy for you. I feel the same way now, I love to shop and I wear more jewelry now too! I still don't wear a lot of makeup, but that's because I'm too lazy to bother. It's only gonna get better the further out from surgery we all get. Danielle

Good for you, Heather! I'm so glad that your family responded so well to the NEW YOU!! That's very supportive. I'm with you - I LOVE clothes shopping now. I can go into any store and shop - which is so nice!! I've always been a girlie girl - but it's coming on full force now!! hahaah