My son's belt and other thoughts

As my year anniversary approaches, I am just in awe of how my life has changed. I feel so gooood in my own skin.....finally, after so many years of just the opposite. Today, I was rushing around getting ready for school (I substitute teach) and it was "jeans day." I said, "I could desperately use a belt to hold up these jeans and I can't find mine." My 13-yr-old son, said that he had one. I said, "I need one that fits ME, not you!" He said, "Oh, mom mine will fit you." I said I didn't think so but I'd try it anyway. Well, it fit and I had to cinch up about 5" of it! I think he's just lost a belt, cuz I like this one! LOL! I really was in shock cuz he's just a normal sized teen-age kid....and HIS BELT FIT ME!!! I will be having a hysterectomy on Friday, the day before my year anniversary. I hate that I will feel crummy on that day but I guess that will mimic how I felt last year at the same time. BUT I feel wonderful now. I also hate that I won't be able to update my profile on the exact day but I will do it on the 16th before I go in. I'd been so discouraged....I was on strong hormones to control my periods prior to this upcoming surgery.....well, it really messed up my weight loss.....I GAINED 6 lbs in about 6 weeks. Well, I went off of them about 10 days ago and quickly dropped those 6 lbs and then 3 more. I HATE those stupid hormones!! I sure hope I don't have to take very strong ones after the surgery. I'm going to try not to. My doc (a lady) is great and knows I want to keep it at a minimum. Well, I'll update for my year on Thursday. I have some VERY busy days coming up so probably won't get a lot of time on the boards but will try to be on more while I'm recovering. Hope to see you all a lot in late Dec. and Jan while I'm "gettin' better." Hugs, Jenni -126 9 lbs to doc's goal, 14 or so to my own goal

Congratulations this is terrific news.. so excited for you and can just picture you jumping up and down with happiness.. a new belt.. tee hee hee hee hee.. this sure shows how much the weight loss has affected you and what a great feeling. Will be thinking of you as you face this surgery.. all will go well and you will be back here to post in no time at all.. a whole year.. wowee.. and when we think back to a year ago.. what a change.. a wonderful change. Take care now and keep us all posted as to how you are doing.. Best wishes hon. Hugs to you, Fran