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Topic: RE: Life is SO AMAZING!
This has been an amazing ride! I feel like I'm back in my twenties (I'm really 51) with the world in front of me to explore all over again. There have been many ups and downs. Way more ups than downs though. I'm struggling with the feeling of wanting to go out and celebrate the new me, but I don't have anyone to celebrate it with. I feel like I'm all dressed up with no where to go.
My oldest girlfriend since age 13 has kind of turned her back on me for the time being. I feel a little hurt, but people from the OH main board have given me the great advice that she's probably having issues processing the "new" me.
I used to be so self-conscious before being so big (409 lbs.) and wearing Layne Bryant tent dresses. I was ashamed to let old friends see me. Now I can wear clothes that truly reflect the real me and am much more outgoing and happy. I was twice as big as her and now I'm the smaller one. I am very sensitive about her feelings and don't rub it in. In fact, I don't bring it up at all because she was against me having surgery in the first place. She has never complimented me on my success, however, if she has her hair done I'll compliment her. I didn't realized this would happen when I was deciding to go ahead with the surgery. I thought I'd be the only one dealing with all the changes of my decision. Weird.
My oldest girlfriend since age 13 has kind of turned her back on me for the time being. I feel a little hurt, but people from the OH main board have given me the great advice that she's probably having issues processing the "new" me.
I used to be so self-conscious before being so big (409 lbs.) and wearing Layne Bryant tent dresses. I was ashamed to let old friends see me. Now I can wear clothes that truly reflect the real me and am much more outgoing and happy. I was twice as big as her and now I'm the smaller one. I am very sensitive about her feelings and don't rub it in. In fact, I don't bring it up at all because she was against me having surgery in the first place. She has never complimented me on my success, however, if she has her hair done I'll compliment her. I didn't realized this would happen when I was deciding to go ahead with the surgery. I thought I'd be the only one dealing with all the changes of my decision. Weird.
If life knocks you down 7 times, get up 8!
Laura_Illinois
Topic: RE: Life is SO AMAZING!
Healthy and happy!
Not losing much...but my body is still changing and it's amazing. I have several pair of size 8"s...Never in my life would I have imagined I'd go from wearing a 26 to an 8!!!! I know you understand!
Not losing much...but my body is still changing and it's amazing. I have several pair of size 8"s...Never in my life would I have imagined I'd go from wearing a 26 to an 8!!!! I know you understand!
Julie
Topic: Life is SO AMAZING!
Hey Guys,
Even though it's been a year plus, and we have all had our success, I still am amazed at how good life has really become. I don't lose weight as drastically as the first 8 or 9 months out, but I am still on the down slope. This weekend I got some clothes from my mother and they are a MEDIUM! I can't believe it. I went from a 4X (snug) to a MEDIUM (loose). Now if only I can get this skin taken care of things would be grand :-)
I pray for everyone daily and I hope you all are happy and healthy.
Take Care,
Shida
Even though it's been a year plus, and we have all had our success, I still am amazed at how good life has really become. I don't lose weight as drastically as the first 8 or 9 months out, but I am still on the down slope. This weekend I got some clothes from my mother and they are a MEDIUM! I can't believe it. I went from a 4X (snug) to a MEDIUM (loose). Now if only I can get this skin taken care of things would be grand :-)
I pray for everyone daily and I hope you all are happy and healthy.
Take Care,
Shida
Topic: How's everybody doing? Miss your posts.
I've been off-line for a week and was surprised nobody's posted anything for awhile. How ya' doin?
I have a hernia, so my surgeon had me meet with a plastic surgeon. They will work together on the hernia and repair my extra hanging skin on my stomach for free! Whoopy! I still have to set up the surgery date. Hopefully before Thanksgiving. What's new with you?
I have a hernia, so my surgeon had me meet with a plastic surgeon. They will work together on the hernia and repair my extra hanging skin on my stomach for free! Whoopy! I still have to set up the surgery date. Hopefully before Thanksgiving. What's new with you?
If life knocks you down 7 times, get up 8!Laura_Illinois
Topic: RE: Slowing doesn't mean STOPPING
Awesome! I'm so proud of you! Nothing tastes as good as those 10's feel!!!
Topic: Slowing doesn't mean STOPPING
So the last few months have seen very little actual weight loss, BUT I am getting smaller?! I put on a pair of jeans yesterday and was shocked that they were a bit baggy..It had only been a week since I wore them last. I'd traded my favorite 14's for a pair of 12's....and today... I BOUGHT THE 10'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So thinking maybe it was just a pair of jeans that run big...I have 2 more pair that fit, plus some slacks! When I started this journey, I told myself if only I could get to a 14...and now I can wear a 10! I'm short (5' 4")
With my favorite shapewear, I almost look and feel normal. I do wear some kind of spandex almost everyday. Small price to pay.
And another exciting thing...I think maybe I am beginning to see the real me in the mirror!
What a journey!
With my favorite shapewear, I almost look and feel normal. I do wear some kind of spandex almost everyday. Small price to pay.
And another exciting thing...I think maybe I am beginning to see the real me in the mirror!
What a journey!
Julie
Lisa 
Topic: RE: WHAT IS HAPPENING
Hi ladies.......do we have any men in our July 2009 forum? Hmmm, I don't remember anyone.... Oh well.....
I'm still doing great, have lost about 10 more lbs in the past month and another inch or 1/2 inch here and there.. Feeling great and so happy that I had gastric bypass. When your high school friends use words like "gorgeous" and "youthful", I guess things are workin' for me finally lol
I'm happier and healthier and LUV the compliments.
My "fat friend forever" friend hardly speaks to me at all anymore. I think she must have found another fat friend to hang out with!! lol - oh well, her loss.
I have a boyfriend now and have been spending alot of time with him and doing fun stuff and things around my house. Going out socializing at our local watering hole and doing just fine with that. Run into alot of old friends who give me wonderful compliments. Love livin' in a small town :-)
Been being good taking all of my meds and getting to all of my follow up Dr. appt's. Last visit, they took an "after" picture and were amazed at my progress. Only about 19 more lbs to my "new goal" of 145. Fitting into a size 14 or 12 (depending on who makes the jeans) and of course, that's about all I wear now are jeans. Getting ready to buy myself a new winter jacket, because I swim in the old ones. :-) Probably will go to Goodwill to see if they have anything decent cuz I'm sooooo cheap!! lol
Can't think of anything else new......except, I've been VERY lucky in regard to the excess skin. I should take a picture and post someday, but I've been so lucky that I don't have so much, some, but tolerable for me ;-)
toodles all....
Luanne
I'm still doing great, have lost about 10 more lbs in the past month and another inch or 1/2 inch here and there.. Feeling great and so happy that I had gastric bypass. When your high school friends use words like "gorgeous" and "youthful", I guess things are workin' for me finally lol
I'm happier and healthier and LUV the compliments.
My "fat friend forever" friend hardly speaks to me at all anymore. I think she must have found another fat friend to hang out with!! lol - oh well, her loss.
I have a boyfriend now and have been spending alot of time with him and doing fun stuff and things around my house. Going out socializing at our local watering hole and doing just fine with that. Run into alot of old friends who give me wonderful compliments. Love livin' in a small town :-)
Been being good taking all of my meds and getting to all of my follow up Dr. appt's. Last visit, they took an "after" picture and were amazed at my progress. Only about 19 more lbs to my "new goal" of 145. Fitting into a size 14 or 12 (depending on who makes the jeans) and of course, that's about all I wear now are jeans. Getting ready to buy myself a new winter jacket, because I swim in the old ones. :-) Probably will go to Goodwill to see if they have anything decent cuz I'm sooooo cheap!! lol
Can't think of anything else new......except, I've been VERY lucky in regard to the excess skin. I should take a picture and post someday, but I've been so lucky that I don't have so much, some, but tolerable for me ;-)
toodles all....
Luanne
Luanne
I started WL journey on Jan 14, 2009 starting weight @ 342
Surgery date was July 22, 2009 and started @ 310 and and my goal weight
is 150.00.
I started WL journey on Jan 14, 2009 starting weight @ 342
Surgery date was July 22, 2009 and started @ 310 and and my goal weight
is 150.00.
Topic: RE: 1 yr pics......late but here they are......
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36 years old 5'7" HW 256 / SW 240 / CW 145 / GW 140
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