Had a blast last night!

Welp....I went to the party in my very first ever "little black dress"...and I had a blast. I haven't seen any pictures yet..... so I don't know about the humiliation factor....but I had a great time. It was really a trip. I decided not to go all crazy with the hair. My hair is naturally extremely curly...so I just let it be curly....pinned it up and let curls hang. BLAM...15 second hair do. When I walked into the living room, the kids were like "whoaaaaaaa....go MOM!" (That made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside ) When I walked into the party, there was this GIANT mirrored wall in front of me...so I could actually see myselft walking in like everyone else could. That was just wicked!!! I nearly froze. I nearly cried. I thought....OMG.....that's ME?!?! I guess it was just so unexpected....a new perspective. I got a lot of WOW reactions out of people. Some people didn't recognize me until after talking to me for a while. That was cool. I danced and danced...and danced.... Someone actually came up to me and said "Do you ever slow down? You have so much energy!" Last year, a song came on saying "how low can you go" and I could barely squat....well, they played it again this year.......and I made it alllllllllll the way down and scored some cheering and whistles It's just amazing... I couldn't believe it myself. I even had a little bit to drink. I had the bartender make me: cup of ice, little bit of vodka, club soda, splash of cranberry juice. (I don't know if that has a name). I stirred it and stirred it, let the ice melt...and it got flat and watered down. I gotta tell ya....it took less than 15 minutes to hit me! And it wore off just as fast as it came on. Over a 5 hour period, I had three. I just kept myself at that happy tipsy level but not drunk. I alternated with cups of water, too. It was great. I just wanted to share that with you....since I was whining about being nervous. Thanks for putting up with me! Pam

I knew you would have a great time PAM! and so glad you did. I am sure when you see the photos it will get you emotional like in the mirror when you walked in. THINGS like that help the brain to catch up to our huge losses! GLAD you had a wonderful time. LISA

Pam, I am so happy for your new confidence. That is the best part of the surgery, the way we feel inside. All the health benefits are just a bonus! I still have a long way to go yet before I feel "HOT", since I started out so much higher than most of the rest of the Junies, but I do marvel over what a difference I see already. I think by next summer I will start to feel pretty again. You have done beautifully and I am happy for you and your family to have a sweet and happy person in their lives. Wendy Daly

woohooo, you go party girl! i am glad you had such a good time! i am so excited to see pics, too. when you get them, you better post them ASAP! hugs~mary jo

I was wondering about you all weekend!!! You make sure-promise me- that you will only be thrilled when you see those pictures! You deserve that and you deserved the fun too!!!! I am so happy for you. Share your pictures if you are able, I need some ideas when I buy my first "little black dress". ((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))) and Smiles!!! Fondly, Jo

Thanks you guys! I'm so thankful to have this place to share the ups & downs of this journey...... My hubby didn't charge up our camera...so we didn't get any of our own pictures.... But one of my co-workers took tons of pictures and she usually emails them out to us. I'm dying to see the pictures, too. I just want to see if it was REAL, ya know? I promise I will post them when I get them. Pam

I'm so proud of you. I know that you were the life of the party!! It feels really great to make such a wonderful accomplishment!!!! Live life to the fullest- never be afraid to try!!! The drinks sounds like a CAPE COD--- Hugs........... Renee'