A Little of Everything....

Hello Everyone, I know it has been awhile since I have posted. But after 9 long weeks I am finally healed from the tummy tuck and thigh plasty. Finally I am going about life and ready to go back to work this week. That infection took me down big time! Anyway, has anyone noticed after hitting goal weight that clothes shopping is not too much easier? I am still in amazement at the fact I can buy size mediums and they are still a little big. People are always asking me why am I buying big clothing when I can finally wear more conforming things. I don't know..... I am so used to trying to hide my body that I guess I can't adjust. So today when I went to Boscovs I finally decided I would try clothes on and not just buy them. I was able to get a size 8 blouse. I started off trying a size 14! Since my plastic surgery I have noticed I have very wide hips and no boobs! of course I have born 3 kids but my boobs went away!!! And I refuse to go through a boob job after my experience with the other plastic surgery. Also I now find I am not eating as I should but not gaining any weight. I am maintaining which is what I want to do. Hubby thinks I need to gain 10lbs.....he says I am too thin. Imagine that....TOO THIN! hahahaha!I told him I don't want to try and gain weight because it may not end at just 10lbs...it might keep going and I would be right back where I was a year ago. This last week I found myself getting very depressed. I'm not sure if it is because I am now at goal weight and plastics done so whats to look forward too, or if it is the fact it is fall (Im a sun person), or what it is. So I made a list of goals to accomplish now and seem to be on the right track. I had been babysitting in my home for 12 years and am now giving it up so I can go outside the home and work. Being healthy has made me want to make changes in my life. I thank each of you for listening to me and hopefully I will be back at the meetings soon. Peace~~ Hope

Hope - So glad to hear you are feeling better. As far as the clothes...I haven't lost THAT much yet, but I hear you and I understand. You'll work that out. It's a shame that a good person is giving up watching children, but this too, I understand..the need to get out amongst others. Change can be a good thing. Stay positive! Keep smiling, Valerie

Hi Hope, thanks so much for posting! I've been thinking about you and I am glad you are back into living life. How cool is that.. a size 8 blouse?? I too am a summer/sun person and fall throws me into a dark mood. Let us all be your sunshine Glad you are back and good luck with the job search. T

" Being healthy has made me want to make changes in my life." That's what you have to look forward to! Congratulations on being at your goal & having the plastics behind you. I might try to get my boobs done along with everything else at the same time so I only have to visit hell 1 time...

Hope! Glad to hear you are doing well! clothes... I havent even gone there! People keep telling me to get new clothes etc... well 1st I am not ready yet and second I just dont have the cash! I am not at my goal weight either and have a lot more to loose but it sure is a pain to constantly hear people telling me I need new clothes. It can be frustrating! I know I do need a few new things because I am just really "undergrowing?" what I have now heh. but I am not doing well with shopping. I am at an awkward size. Sorry you had a time of it with your plastics but glad you are finally feeling better Now you have a sexy new you to fit into them tiny clothes! Congrats! Elizabeth M

Hope I've been thinking about you and so glad you posted. Looks like life is just getting better and better for you. I'm sorry to hear about your troubles with plastics and infection, and glad you are mending well. Congrats on the size 8. You know, Hope. I think I know what your problem may be... Everything is going so well and you are satisfied and proud of your new body/self. Embrace it. You desserve it. Keep posting, missed you. Dianne