Thanks. I love Tiffany!

Well said. Congratulations!

Just celebrated my third surgiversary! I am still constantly amazed when I walk past a mirror or window and catch a glimps of my reflection. Now, instead of "who is that?" I am just beginning to recognize the "thin" relflection as myself. It is a slow process for the mind to catch up with the body. I now have fewer and fewer people who knew me before surgery not recognizing me. Now it is mostly people who find out about the surgery and tell me they can't believe I was ever that big.

A few things I have learned along the way:

*Protein first is and always will be important.
*Chew, chew, chew.
*Lots of fluids.
*My hair grew back curly and I love it!
*Exercise is alot more fun and eaiser without an extra 135 pounds.
*A good bra is worth the price.
*Good support garments keep the skin from giggling.
*I will always be a fat person inside.
*Head hunger is evil, but at least now I am able to recognize it and know the difference between head hunger and real hunger. (major revalation)
*I can get by on 1000 calories a day and still feel just fine.
*I don't miss carbonated beverages.
*Wine is a quick buzz.
*My husband is now the "jealous type".
*I am grateful for the fact that I don't "dump" but also grateful that I do get sick to my stomach if I intake over 15 grams of sugar at once. it keeps me in check.
*So much easier to find clothes that fit, though I still go straight to the Womens size racks first. Just can't seem to break the habit.
*Calcium causes constipation and heartburn, but gotta have it.
*Too many carbs as one time makes my blood sugar tank a few hours later. (back to protein first)
*I will be forever grateful to have this time as a "normal" person and would do it again in a heart beat!

Huge Clothing Exchange and Vendor Expo Stockbridge GA 11-12noon

 

 SWAP  don't  SHOP

What: Clothes Swap with GA Losing for Life OH Support group

When: Saturday Dec. 1, 2012  11:00am - noon

Cost:    FREE, but  please bring a few items if you plan to swap.

Bonus:    FREE bariatric samples and door prizes!

Where:             Henry Medical Center 
           
                 1133 Eagle's Landing Parkway
                             
                   Stockbridge, GA 30281



                          


We will meet in the Foundation Education Building. Take the stairs or elevator to the 2nd floor.   We will be in the first classroom. 

   
            It's  Clothes Exchange time!!!  So, clean out your closets, and ask your family, friends, and co-workers to donate their gently used, clean clothes to your wls buddies.


It's so hard keeping up with your wardrobe as the pounds shed, so a clothing exchange is a great opportunity to give and take a few pieces to get you through your transition.


Pre-ops this is a GREAT opportunity to get all the awesome clothes others have shrunk out of.     Our loss is your gain:-)  The last clothing exchange I attended had tons of bigger sizes to share.


Your non-wls family and friends are welcome to participate in the swap too.

Please spread the word with your surgeon's office and support group. You do not have to be a member of the GA Losing for Life Group to participate. Everyone is WELCOME. 

 
Feel free to share:
business & casual clothes, especially fall/winter  sleepwear
fittness wear, sports bras, sweats, etc.
work out videos, and fittness equipment 
bras, and hosiery
swimwear
shoes
purses
accessories
unused protein products, vitamins, and other wls friendly products
wls books, magazines, etc. 



**** Please be courteous and only share clean items,  and current styles in good condition with no rips, stains, or tears.

                                               


                                                    
       Please come join us!

 

Is it possible for you to change surgeons? Several have had problems with his office.