Just a little update on me...llllooooonnnggg

Hey all First of all, I want to say thank you for all the support that you've given me so far.  I know I haven't been around lately to support others as much as I should and I do apologize.  However, I think in the beginning we all need an extra push and the obsession over the surgery is overwhelming when you're first starting out.  You've all been so priceless, but I did have to figure things out on my own to see what works for me.  Honestly, I can't believe I'm only 7 1/2 weeks out.  That's the only part of my life that's going slow.  I seriously feel like surgery was a year ago.  My energy level is amazing.  I thought I'd get a little weak, but NOTHING...in fact, it's gone UP.  I guess that comes with losing 53lbs. (that includes my liquid diet).  My biggest wow so far has been my confidence.  I can't even describe it.  It's not that artificial kind of confidence where if someone gives you a compliment, THEN you feel good about yourself.  That's so fleeting.  I feel like I'm glowing ALL THE TIME.  I'm always in a good mood AND I look people in the eye and smile when I pass by.  How great is that!?! I had a little wow moment today too...while I was working I looked down at my hands and noticed that the bones are sticking out a little more and I can see my wrist bones!!!  Weird...but still wow! Another thing I noticed (you're gonna think I'm crazy).....when I walk by a mirror and just glance over, I can't get over the size of my head....LOL....I'll explain.  To me, overweight people have small heads because it's ill-porportioned to the size of their bodies.  So, now...I see a big ass watermelon head and I LOVE IT!  I never realized what losing just 53lbs can do to your body...the way it feels, the way I see it, it's all amazing...and I still have about 75lbs more to go!  I don't regret a single day of this....even in the beginning right after surgery when I was crying and wondering what I did to myself.  Even tho' I'm only this far in the game...I wouldn't change anything and I would do it over and over again.  I've never taken care of myself better than I am now and I'm so proud of myself.  It's a tool...but I'M the one working it. 

you are doing an amazing job  congrats on the great weight loss and the wow moments! it was great to see an update from you.

SOOOOO good to hear from you!!!  YAY YOU!!  way to work that tool!!  Congrats on the big head(LOL) and the wrist bones!  Isn't it awesome!  Congrats! Hugs

I am so happy for you!  You have a way of writing things that come across so well. You are so funnyand then so real with this whole process, watermelon head!  HA!!  Keep workin' that tool!  :O)

Congrats on the great weight loss so far, you are really workin' that tool!  Isn't it amazing how much better we take care of ourselves when we actually like our bodies?!?  I found that I too now take much more pride in my body and now wear make up almost everyday and I find I am a lot pickier about how I dress now too.  It is great to have so much energy!  Congrats on seeing the hand and wrist bones and on having a "big ol watermelon head"!  I just noticed that my head is finally in proportion with the rest of my body!  Keep up the great work and those wow moments will keep on a comin'!

That's awesome!  Your post made me smile - all those little victories rolled up into one that makes this surgery so worthwhile!  Congrats on 53 pounds lost so far.  That's amazing!!!! (((Hugs))) Michelle

Tricia, I'm so proud of you!!! You are doing amazing.  We can all understand the time away part because you need to personalize this journey for U!!!  Coffee soon I want to see that big ass headLOLOLOLOLOLO!!! Troy

I am so glad things have turned out good for you. You had a real struggle going on for awhile. Sounds like you are doing great and on the way to a healhier and happier you!! Congrats!!! Hugs, connie d

Congrats to you and enjoy your big ass head! LOL 

I'm SO picturing a big ass watermelon head - HA!  Now THAT THERE is a visual you don't get handed every day!   I'm so glad that you're so happy  with your journey - when people ask me how I'm feeling, if I'm glad I did it, my first reaction is "DUH!?!"  But I've come to share the following thought, just to stress HOW HAPPY I am I did this - and that is, I'd have this surgery every year for the rest of my life if that's what it took!  And I mean it, I would - THAT'S how much better life is! YAY YOU!!!